The Poem Makers

Some cold forge words to make metal musings,
hammering, stammering then scribblings.
Pounding prose, forming phrases in viscous verse,
many manner of makers, none for the worse.

Some lift language right from the curb,
well-slung slang meant not to disturb.
Writers sling collected cliches on their backs,
kept rhymes for later times tucked in their sacks.

Some grand gaggles group in an overture -
symphonic notes capture the rapture.
Songs strung with wind, lilting lines of wit,
warm woods, sound shards sung from the poet's pit.

Some syllables strewn along paths in rows,
spent images cast aside where wisdom grows.
In ruffled rubble a glean glints in tones -
missed stars settled amidst sparkling stones.



3/24/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Roper Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 12:41 PM
Congratulations on a wonderful write for Beata’s contest. Blessings to you
Gaul Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Eve, your visits are always appreciated. Happy to have this place.
Alex Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 7:15 PM
Wow. Beautiful. Congratulations!
Gaul Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Thank you for your commentary. Most appreciated.
Agustin Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 7:52 AM
Congrats! Thanks for your participation, making this poetic occasion jubilant. Belated Poetry Day, dear poet. God bless you.
Gaul Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Beata, thanks for the placement in your excellent contest.
Roper Avatar
March 26, 2020 at 8:11 PM
Greg, but words are meant to open your mind and let you see what is left behind. Words to sooth the soul, to fire and forge what you want to hear. nicely done... I like.
Gaul Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 4:07 PM
Eve, thanks for your gentle yet firm support for this ambitious verse. Most appreciated.
Michael Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 1:30 PM
I only work with the words I know...which isn't much...Once I capture the feeling...I write...You covered it all...
Gaul Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 4:04 PM
Appreciate your thoughtful comments. Thank you for your visit Arturo.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 1:19 PM
Wonderful poetic description!
Gaul Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 4:03 PM
Thanks Kim for the kind visit. Always good to contact with you.
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