Poetry Defined

Hi, Charlie, another fine write from your pen. I definitely love the content of this piece. The reasons why we write poetry can be so different. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike.

There are many reasons why people write; I think , as far as poetry is concerned, an overriding, indefinable compulsion can be the main driving force. My best regards Charlie! :) john P.s In his later years certainly I am quite sure W. B. Yeats would have most readily agreed with you.

Charlie, my fellow poet, I write to satisfy my own needs. What others think I do not concern myself with. If I did, I'd getting nothing written. Thank you for stopping by and paying me a compliment. / M

"Poetry describes the essence of living." I'm still chewing on that wisdom. Perhaps this is why poetry takes so many forms, tones, and styles - it is describing the crazy quilt of human existence. As to your second stanza, I offer a quote: "Poets are those who notice." ~ Phyllis Beckman. Glad to see you're back and I join with your friends in praying for your full recovery ~ John

Perhaps the only essential is - that we are true to ourselves and our individual poetic flow. Well said there Charles, get well soon. DMB

Hello Charlie Smith, That is a good question Charlie. Who has the answer? Have a nice evening my friend.

Well said and very well written, Charlie. Thanks for your visit :) Best wishes for the New Year! C.M.

Succinctly and well expressed

Just saw SO's comment below mine. Here is a prayer of enCOURAGEment, LORD in this month of prayer at our churches, we include the needs or situation of Charlie Smith. We bring these before Thy throne of Grace, for Jesus paid it all. In His worthiness, we have sought Thee at Thy Holy Throne of mercy, love, forgiveness, and healing. In the power of the Holy Trinity, we say Amen - So Be It! amein

well-said: so glad U are back SAILING MAN like Joseph Conrad, and a Man of WORDS, and books "Nostromo," "Heart of Darkness," and yet, "Tales of Unrest," and "VICTORY." We got to write and share, at the expense of rejection, because we love a LIVING LORD JESUS, who wants us to grow in ALL ways. shalom shalom Sir

Well said! Sorry to hear about your struggles...I hope it will all be better soon..

Hello Charlie Smith, I am here again to comment on your poetry. Yes it will be left to others to define one as a poet. have a nice daymy friend.

We can help others with poetry’s nuances but they alone must decide its content and direction.

You are a great poet Charlie. Indispensable rhythm ---good way to put it. Best wishes for good health and speedy recovery.

Oh, my dear Charlie, I've missed you, and often wondered how you were doing. I recently returned and kept looking to see if you'd posted anything I missed since last April. Well wishes for your next and last surgery. I agree with you that poetry is the rhythmical music and poets write the lyrics. Big hugs for you.

- A lovely poem, Charlie :) - Good to see you back, hope everything is well with you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

A poet is a poet. Not more and not less. Self-definition. Great write. Kind wishes, Kai

Nice thoughts..

'Indispensable rhythm' sounds right to me, Charlie. Let's drink to that one! (Got any water?! LOL.) Smiles, Gershon

Well said, my friend...Welcome back Charlie...we missed you...you've been gone a while...hopefully, all went OK...and 2020 brings you the best of happiness...glad to see you posting bud...from the Wingster...^WW^ :o)