The Language of Poetry

Language is a power
That can be used in many ways.
In a poem, subject matter is not the issue;
Depth of imagination
And its articulation into language is,
And the imagination is free
To follow whatever subject matter
It finds compelling.
Poetry functions as a way to remember,
But a poet must realize and understand
The difference between memory and nostalgia
And find and use language
That is most befitting for either situation.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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May Avatar
July 25, 2023 at 6:32 AM
Well said Jim, poets use poetics devices to illusttrate the subtle differences in similar subjects
Slaughter Avatar
July 25, 2023 at 11:04 AM
And thank goodness for that. Thanks, Joseph.
Y. Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Hi Jim, I agree with your well written write. Nice title and content. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis
Slaughter Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Thank you, Alexis.
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