Jim Slaughter Poet Free verse

Virtual Poetry

No matter how hard he may try,
A poet can never fully capture the world "out there"
And set it down in words on a page.
"Out there" the world is real,
Sensuous, 
And can be felt and touched.
When a poet attempts to describe that world
In language and words,
The most he can ever really accomplish
Is to reproduce it virtually…
And at a distance.

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Jerry Brotherton February 19, 2024 at 3:36 AM The world is ever changing, and no two people see things the same way. All we can do 'is to reproduce it virtually.' Some profound words, my friend. Jim Slaughter February 19, 2024 at 9:23 AM That's it in a nutshell, Jerry. Thank you.

Ilene Bauer February 18, 2024 at 2:05 PM an interesting thought, jim! i guess that applies to anything written - you can describe the most delicious thing you ever ate but the best-written words can't come close to accomplishing what one taste will do... Jim Slaughter February 19, 2024 at 9:23 AM You're right, Ilene...that's why having a good vocabulary...and/or owning a dictionary/thesaurus...comes in handy.

Silent One February 18, 2024 at 10:32 AM It is always difficult balancing the tangible and intangible.... a poet tries, some get close... some have their own way of doing it... nicely done Jim. Jim Slaughter February 18, 2024 at 10:36 AM Difficult and then some! Thanks, S O.