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The Essence Of Song

A poet is a musician The instrument he/she plays are words The heart of a musician is the essence of song So when Lord Alfred Tennyson defined Poetry as “the rhythmical creation of beauty” He felt, he heard, he composed the internal song Presenting sound and content In a style of it’s own Creating mood inspiring a view Painting a phrase a cliche or two It is music in the mind’s ear Best poems are timeless text is clear Be they transformed by languages years Great poems live on External life’s future peers

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Valsa George

Date: 3/7/2024 9:31:00 PM

Each poem is a song composed in the heart, sung and enjoyed within. Though none can hear it outside, its rhythmic verse titillates the poet's mind. It is like a motif or painting done by a maestro artist. It lives on timeless, inspiring generations. Beautiful poem dear Karen.

Karen Jones
Date: 3/8/2024 5:17:00 AM

Your lovely words ring true! Thank you Valsa!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/7/2024 10:14:00 AM

This is just lovely, Karen, and full of the delight in the beauty of verse. You have really captured the "essence" of poetry as it sings! If this is for a contest, best wishes. Sending you, lyrical blessings of beauty!

Karen Jones
Date: 3/7/2024 11:36:00 AM

You are kind Sam! No it’s not for contest. Thanks

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 3/6/2024 5:26:00 PM

This is so true. Sometimes, poems literally present themselves as a song in our hearts, and even if they are not accompanied by a tune, they are like a song of the poets soul!

Karen Jones
Date: 3/6/2024 10:44:00 PM

I agree Bj! I love your comment thank you!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/6/2024 12:15:00 PM

Dear Karen, I love reading your poetry and this one beautifully captures the symbiotic relationship between poetry and music. Through eloquent verses, you convey how poets, like musicians, craft melodies with words, creating timeless pieces that span generations. Your exploration of poetry as a rhythmic creation of beauty is insightful and poetic. Karen, this is an exquisite piece that celebrates the enduring power of poetic expression. - Blessings, Daniel

Karen Jones
Date: 3/6/2024 2:31:00 PM

Daniel thank you for the most gracious and thoughtful words that touched my heart!

Penny Kauffman

Date: 3/6/2024 9:44:00 AM

Very nice expression thank you for sharing!!

Karen Jones
Date: 3/6/2024 11:28:00 AM

Penny thank YOU for reading!

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/6/2024 7:41:00 AM

This is true. Very nice Karen. :)

Karen Jones
Date: 3/6/2024 9:46:00 AM

Thanks Heidi!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/6/2024 4:41:00 AM

your words were 'symphonic' and descriptive of the relationship between poetry and music. I would agree. This is a beautiful poem and a fave. enjoy your day, Sara

Karen Jones
Date: 3/6/2024 6:10:00 AM

So honored you fave it Sara! Thanks!

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/5/2024 4:57:00 PM

Karen, Music, and poetry are woven together in this poem, creating a symphony of thoughts that is both beautiful and harmonic.

Karen Jones
Date: 3/5/2024 5:01:00 PM

You think so? Thanks Sotto!

Robert Schatz

Date: 3/5/2024 4:44:00 PM

I really like this one Karen. You really capture the essence of the Lord Alfred Tennyson quote. It's really cool how you put three "he..." in one line: "He felt, he heard, he composed the internal song" Cheers!

Karen Jones
Date: 3/5/2024 4:59:00 PM

So glad you like it Robert.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/5/2024 2:12:00 PM

This is a wonderful poem of wonderful ideas. The dovetailing of music and poetry combines in a rhapsody.

Karen Jones
Date: 3/5/2024 2:30:00 PM

Thank you Hilda!