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The Velum of Clouds

For all the planning and learned preparation poetry remains part mystery a write only dimly solvable a poet wisely advised to proudly accept all credits, while adhering failures to sacrificial muses, the lambs should be accustomed by now to writers’ confiscations and slanders our best definition: poetry~ likened to love -- fond works pinned to the heart stapled to the velum of high flying clouds~ hopefully ascending for safe keeping and reunion

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/24/2024 7:51:00 AM

What a beautiful write. "Love It" Have a blessed day writing away............

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/19/2024 12:20:00 PM

- So sincerely written ... that's exactly how it is, Joe .... beautiful poem :) - hugs

Joe Dimino
Date: 3/20/2024 1:07:00 PM

Thank you, Anne -- when all engines a firing properly, poetry is fantastic lift. Thank you, Anne. Blessings my friend!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/19/2024 8:39:00 AM

The love of writing poetry is obvious in the verse. Happiness is finishing a poem and being proud.

Valsa George

Date: 3/19/2024 7:10:00 AM

You have given a beautiful definition to poetry dear Joe. Sometimes it jumps off our expectations. Sometimes it fails our planning. It is mystical in its power. Poetry is something deep and has to be understood at a deeper level. It has to be pinned to heart and stapled to the velum of high flying clouds. I love the sanctity you have given to poetry. It is not a trivial art. Great thoughts, dear friend.

Joe Dimino
Date: 3/19/2024 10:55:00 AM

Your comment made my day! Thank you, Valsa. Blessings!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/18/2024 9:50:00 AM

Great poem. Don't stop writing.

Joe Dimino
Date: 3/19/2024 10:57:00 AM

Thank you for the encouragement my friend. Blessings, have a beautiful day!

Ink Empress

Date: 3/17/2024 10:18:00 PM

Brilliant write. I always love a poem about poetry. And this is no exception. This poem flows with really deeply moving lines and creative wordplay. Especially loved “ a poet wisely advised to proudly accept all credits,” how clever and well written, soulful!” pinned to the heart stapled to the velum of high flying clouds~“ this stood out for me really. Powerful how you’ve portrayed poetry as a mystery that comes from a very deep place. Only few can feel the real depth of a writers work. Pleasure reading this. Sending you light

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/17/2024 5:22:00 PM

your poem beautifully captures the mystery involved in writing--the unexplainable tug of words is ever present despite our planning and best efforts. I suppose we all learn to go with the creative flow, take the elusive leap of faith and write. Well done! have a plesant evening, Sara

Joe Dimino
Date: 3/17/2024 9:00:00 PM

Hi Sara; thank you. "an elusive leap of faith" is a very accurate way of describing the writing process. Have a great evening my friend! Blessings.

Silent One

Date: 3/17/2024 6:56:00 AM

Hey Joe, I like how your poem delves into the enigmatic nature of poetry, portraying it as a realm that eludes complete understanding despite all efforts of planning and preparation. The juxtaposition of "planning" and "mystery" at the outset underscores the inherent complexity of the poetic craft, suggesting that while poets may strive to unravel its secrets, poetry ultimately retains an element of elusive mystery..

Joe Dimino
Date: 3/17/2024 7:27:00 AM

Hi Si; thank you. Got rid of one of the "shoulds" a type-o of duplication -- my proof reader, Ila, is getting old eyes like mine, and they just don't focus as quickly as they once did. Our minds flying ahead of the text. Have a great day my friend.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/17/2024 6:38:00 AM

How so very beautiful my friend: --fond works pinned to the heart stapled to the velum of high flying clouds~ hopefully ascending for safe keeping and reunion---wonderfully poetic, Joe.

Joe Dimino
Date: 3/17/2024 7:31:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay, for the support. Maybe a bit too dreamy, but every poem needs elements of flighty mysticism don't you agree? Anyway, we are who we are, for better or literary worst. Blessings my friend.