Karen Jones Poet Free verse

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 March 7, 2024 at 9:31 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 March 8, 2024 at 5:17 AM Your lovely words ring true! Thank you Valsa!

Sam Kauffman March 7, 2024 at 10:14 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 March 7, 2024 at 11:36 AM You are kind Sam! No it’s not for contest. Thanks

Bj Legros Kelley March 6, 2024 at 5:26 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 March 6, 2024 at 10:44 PM I agree Bj! I love your comment thank you!

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 6, 2024 at 12:15 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 March 6, 2024 at 2:31 PM Daniel thank you for the most gracious and thoughtful words that touched my heart!

Penny Kauffman March 6, 2024 at 9:44 AM Very nice expression thank you for sharing!! Karen Jones March 6, 2024 at 11:28 AM Penny thank YOU for reading!

Heidi Sands March 6, 2024 at 7:41 AM This is true. Very nice Karen. :) Karen Jones March 6, 2024 at 9:46 AM Thanks Heidi!

Sotto Poet March 5, 2024 at 4:57 PM Karen, Music, and poetry are woven together in this poem, creating a symphony of thoughts that is both beautiful and harmonic. Karen Jones March 5, 2024 at 5:01 PM You think so? Thanks Sotto!

Robert Schatz March 5, 2024 at 4:44 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 March 5, 2024 at 4:59 PM So glad you like it Robert.

Hilda Greenhough March 5, 2024 at 2:12 PM This is a wonderful poem of wonderful ideas. The dovetailing of music and poetry combines in a rhapsody. Karen Jones March 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM Thank you Hilda!