Poetry Is

Poetry is the song unwritten;
the libretto, yet to hear its applause

blossoms before their budding,
petals wondering to unfold  

breezes anticipating, – wafts at
their fragrant ready, to lift and 
charmingly hold 

It is the thought, before the thinking

words before their form – a pulse 
of lyrical projection, sweet exhale 
moving us fondly along; 

man's soul inspired dearly, for God's hand
the contour of each endearing phrase – 

it is God's inflection highlighted
by the Poet's illustrious glaze....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Calasibetta Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 2:01 PM
Hi Joe, a wonderfully inspiring tribute to the art of poetry~breathtaking! Blessings, Paulette
DiMino Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 7:17 PM
Thank you so much, Paulette; blessings my friend!
Laurie Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 8:16 PM
Hello Joe ... cannot debate your poem. A credit to the mind of a writer - well done Joe - Lindsay
DiMino Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 9:32 AM
Thank you, Lindsay; you made my day. Blessings!
Dietrich Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 1:52 PM
you have great talent. Gotta fave this one
DiMino Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 3:48 PM
Thank you! Thank you, Andrea! This poem needed a little deserving extra attention. Blessings my friend!
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 4:22 PM
Hello Joe, this poem is wonderful. Yes poetry are all these things. Enjoy your evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 10:42 AM
He;;p Joe, you are welcome my friend. Blessings.
DiMino Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 11:11 AM
Poetry is all of life, from beginning to unending...in a nutshell. Thank you, Darlene; you made my day. Blessings!
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 11:08 AM
Hello Joe, poetry is al these things and more. Your welcome. enjoy your day my friend.
DiMino Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 8:44 AM
Thank you so much, Darlene; blessings my friend!
Lawless Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 8:05 PM
"It is the thought, before the thinking" Love that line Joe.
DiMino Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 5:46 AM
Thank you so much, John; thank you for the support.
Ebbs Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 6:29 PM
I like this Joe, good job :)
DiMino Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 5:47 AM
So pleased you like this one John. Throughout history poetry has had the power to influence destiny.
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