The Art of Poetry

The act of poetry…
	I begin with a creative theme
	It comes from within like a dream

The act of poetry….
	At times it can be an emotional release
	And so my rhymes will bring me spiritual peace

The act of poetry….
	I make all my stanzas sing,
	Refusing to die, is a poetic, diabolical king!

The act of poetry….
	There is a metre that formulates inside me
	Words, nouns and verbs collaborate in my poetry..

The act of poetry….
	Each couplet will stand out from all the rest
	Swallowing my pride I must express what’s inside my chest…

The act of poetry….
	Has its own melody and is born from within my heart
	Such poetry, like a magnificent canvas of art

* Written strictly for Sami Al-Kahalid's "Simply, Absolutely, Utterly, Just Art"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
June 7, 2010 at 2:12 PM
WOW .. this is simply ...absolutely ...utterly... dynamic and good luck in the contest.. its great .. I have had eye surgery the past two weeks and more tomorrow ...on and off Soup so playing catch up with all my friends... luv to u and my BBF from the "Sweetheart"
Guzzi Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 7:45 AM
You need to educate me ;) who is Marty Roberts? Interesting mix of prayer & couplet. Light & Love
Brown Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 4:17 AM
Thank you for sharing you poetry with us Jimmy. I enjoyed reading it this morning. Hope you have a wonderful weekend running over with inspiration. The best to you in the contest. You are growing in your poetry everyday dear friend amazing. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Hi Jimmy! You did a great job with this kyrielle--I've never tried writing one before, but I am intrigued because of your write--Really enjoyed reading this and I could very well relate to what you've written here--keep on writing your precious poetry! --nikko :)
Mckenzie Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Jimmy~ I love it, I love the flow and feel of you knowing just who you are! A great poet you are my friend! I've missed remarking on your words I've been caught up in a personal matter! Love your friend Laura :)
Mehta Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 6:35 PM
This is quite an interesting form of poetry. I looked into Forms of poetry and am impressed. How poetry is born within? Very interesting. Please look into my " A poet in search of a poem" Good luck in the contest
Haick Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 5:46 PM
Good luck in the contest, JAM! You do make the stanzas sing with your rhyming and great imagery! Goes to my favs...Love ya, Audrey
Hill Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 2:50 PM
Why u gunna put me on blast, boi u should know betta than that, im jus been busy. where am i supposed to get at u? stop ya complaining! nice write!
Devonshire Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Poetry is one of the most enjoyable art forms for both writers and readers. And it certainly provides an emotional release! Your poetry has grown in depth and form, Jimmy. A fine entry for the art contest and I wish you success! Love, Carolyn
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