Silent One Poet Didactic

Notes About The Poem

For Unseeking Seekers' Spontaneity contest

A didactic poem is a type of poem which is meant to teach as well as entertain. Each word must have a deeper moral, religious, philosophical, or artistic meaning. The purpose of the didactic poem is to provide clear instructions or ethical queries to the reader or listener.

 

 

Spontaneity

Line of inquiry:

"discarding narrow thought flow crutch
we learn directly by soft touch
and what we garner we relay
to the vast void in childlike play
entwined thus with the universe
we dance without need to rehearse"

In an erratic existence 
this ad hoc state of mind,
treads upon random paths,
to reach the doorsteps of my fate.

Those who find structure in scriptures,
let them be guided towards their remedy.
I hope they find what they seek,
but my spirit keeps spinning
like a whimsical roulette,
relying upon the universe
to weave rhythms of cosmic threads,
nourishing my soul in ethereal elixir.

I have read so many scripts of stone,
but my quill writes in impulsive ink,
rebelling against confined expression,
composing an unrehearsed sinfonia,
in an attempt to create and connect.

Unlike the moon,
we appear and disappear 
like impromptu stars.
Burning into life, but blameless, 
full of innocence, purifying eyes,
briefly guiding those who choose to gaze.

There is an art to being human.
Interpretation is an abstract perception.
Our hearts portray kaleidoscopic emotions,
so in my palette of unscripted intuition,
I shed the chains of conscience doubt.
In the essence of every brushstroke,
I breathe life to improvised affections.

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David Crandall May 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM I like it - spontaneity, improvisation, intuition!

Christopher Flaherty March 10, 2024 at 4:22 PM There is an art to being a human being And you are without a shadow of a doubt indeed an "ARTIST" in the truest sense You paint on a canvas of word's

Bill Baker March 9, 2024 at 6:03 PM A FAV for my list, Silent One. One of my favorites of all the FAV poems you've shared with us. There's a magnificent outpouring of soulful thoughts in this "Trophy" winning poem, my friend. You used this form of poetry well, and wrote true to form, a poem that teaches and entertains and also is thought-provoking to those with an open mind. I find your thoughts both inspiring and titillating. Almost challenging us to consider this philosophy of living life. Your poet friend in Texas, Bill

Tonye George March 9, 2024 at 3:10 PM Intuitions being unscripted makes it more fun and keeps me contemplating on how right it can be majority of the times. "I breathe life to improvised affections." This last lines wrapped me. This was such an astounding piece. Congratulations on your well deserved win.

Valsa George March 7, 2024 at 9:22 PM For each person, the method of finding meaning and purpose in life is different. While some seek the scriptures, you like to go with the rhythm of the universe, to swim with the current. "my spirit keeps spinning like a whimsical roulette, relying upon the universe to weave rhythms of cosmic threads, nourishing my soul in ethereal elixir." In a way, life is a gamble. I love the image of roulette! Never let your movement be arrested by any dogma, spontaneity should be the key factor. Dear Silent One, your poem is so profound and its content is so philosophical. Hearty Congratulations on your well deserved trophy win.

Richard Lamoureux March 7, 2024 at 3:44 PM I love this one. Congrats on your top placement.

Duke Beaufort March 7, 2024 at 1:41 PM SO, a thoughtful philosophical exposition this is. Therefore, you did indeed create a didactic poem. So, S and O are appropriately the first letters of socrates! I also like that you allow the scripture bound people their due while explaining your desire to be unbound. Very kind and remarkable you are.

Sam Kauffman March 7, 2024 at 9:59 AM Congratulations, on your first place win, SO! You always write with a fire that burns deeply in your poetic heart - word images simply sizzle in your "whimsical roulette!" The way you pair words to create one of a kind images is awesome. What an inspiration your writing is! You really nailed the line of inquiry! Hats off and high fives to you along with blessings!

Karen Jones March 6, 2024 at 11:35 PM Another brilliant write by an awesome poet the one and only Silent One! Congratulations on your first place win!

Andrea Dietrich March 6, 2024 at 9:19 PM So cool, S.O. congrats on a trophy win

Maria Williams March 6, 2024 at 9:15 PM I see this amazing poem has won a trophy. Congratulations dear S1, so well deserved Hugs

Maria Williams March 5, 2024 at 1:22 AM A didactic poem is a type of poem that is meant to teach as well as entertain. Wow, I didn't realize that. Each line of yours does carry a deeper meaning, and you are so right there is art in all of us, and in our just being. Wonderful reflections of thought dear S1...Hugs

Peter Dome March 4, 2024 at 1:41 PM Wonderful as always, and so clever, well done.

Yann Rolland March 4, 2024 at 12:38 AM wow, this is enlightning, and however totally natural, poet at work makes me more clever, intelligent ( true and sncere words) i specially adored "Unlike the moon, we appear and disappear " thanks a lot poet

Mystic Rose Rose March 3, 2024 at 8:22 PM wow, I could find the words to verbalize for this contest, but your poem made me smile a mile long. I too, don't do well with concrete, my spirit like yours, is wild, and like the wind, scatter everywhere, a fav for me, you took the words right out of my heart S,

David Smith March 3, 2024 at 5:57 PM Love line .. my quill writes in impulsive ink. I wrote on on same subject quite a while back. Subject worthy of your talent. One of your very best. Best regards David in NZ

Jude Herrick March 3, 2024 at 2:37 PM A brilliant premise for a poem and you nailed it ! Your poetry never ceases to amaze, just trailblazes paths through the haze. (In a kaleidoscope of ways.)

David Kavanagh March 3, 2024 at 2:21 PM I think there is a lot more to you S1, than the constraints of the line of inquiry allows, nonetheless this very creative poem appears to address all the issues at hand, and is a great contender for contest, but as I know only too well the seeker’s contest results are notoriously difficult to predict, so I’ll wish you all the best, cheers David

Sotto Poet March 3, 2024 at 1:05 PM This analysis delves into the prompt perfectly, showing different ways people seek comfort in scripture. Your eloquent words deeply resonate, capturing life's chaos and embracing its unforeseeable journeys. Your words blend rational thought with haphazard creativity, showcasing an array of human observations. The vivid imagery of spontaneous stars and unrehearsed sinfonias draws in the mind, revealing the endless potential within each fleeting moment. BOL with the contest

Sara Kendrick March 3, 2024 at 12:15 PM Creative lines you have penned in this one. If we follow the path that God has designed for us or shows through scripture, then we would be so much better off. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the phrase that is in the contest. I don't know if you have entered it or not, but if so, reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Your visit to my was uplifting. Sara K

Joseph May March 3, 2024 at 9:29 AM We are like "impromptu stars" in the vast universe, shining when we wish, 'improvising' each glow, Well penned Silent

Ink Empress March 3, 2024 at 8:37 AM Sometimes, we should just let the universe take us where we belong, go with the wind, keep sailing no matter what is what i feel, i love the depth of your lines and brilliant and creative wordplay in this, theres a powerful voice within that truly reaches the soul of readers in an impeccable manner, oh silent one! There is an art to being human i agree how one perceives is abstract and would actually be a reflection of themselves! Your use of metaphors and poetic techniques to express is so very Ink Empress March 3, 2024 at 8:38 AM Unique! I especially love the lines “ Unlike the moon, we appear and disappear like impromptu stars. Burning into life, but blameless, full of innocence, purifying eyes,“ wow the kind of lines i wish i would have written! I am absolutely in awe of your words woven here! Powerful is the word, and depicts one who is content and easy going! Bol for the contest

Vijay Pandit March 3, 2024 at 6:41 AM This is quite instructive of your thoughts exploring the prompt--where some find comfort reading and following words of scriptures, other do not.--- so in my palette of unscripted intuition, I shed the chains of conscience doubt---well said, my friend.

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 3, 2024 at 6:12 AM Dear Silent One, this is a truly mesmerizing journey into the depths of human expression and connection. Your words are filled with the chaotic beauty of existence, embracing the unpredictable paths we traverse in life. Your amazing contrast between structured thought and spontaneous creativity reflects the diversities of human experience. Your imagery of impromptu stars and unrehearsed sinfonias captivates the imagination, showing us of the boundless potential within each moment. SO, you haven taken me on an exploration of the art of being human. Touching! - Blessings, Daniel