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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Goldsmith Avatar
March 24, 2024 at 7:51 AM
What a beautiful write. "Love It" Have a blessed day writing away............
Andresen Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 12:20 PM
- So sincerely written ... that's exactly how it is, Joe .... beautiful poem :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Thank you, Anne -- when all engines a firing properly, poetry is fantastic lift. Thank you, Anne. Blessings my friend!
Greenhough Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 8:39 AM
The love of writing poetry is obvious in the verse. Happiness is finishing a poem and being proud.
George Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 7:10 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.
DiMino Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Your comment made my day! Thank you, Valsa. Blessings!
Buhagiar Avatar
March 18, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Great poem. Don't stop writing.
DiMino Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Thank you for the encouragement my friend. Blessings, have a beautiful day!
Empress Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 10:18 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
One Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 6:56 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..
DiMino Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 7:27 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.
Pandit Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 6:38 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.
DiMino Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 7:31 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.
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