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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

Date: 2/19/2024 3:36:00 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
Date: 2/19/2024 9:23:00 AM

That's it in a nutshell, Jerry. Thank you.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/18/2024 2:05:00 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
Date: 2/19/2024 9:23:00 AM

You're right, Ilene...that's why having a good vocabulary...and/or owning a dictionary/thesaurus...comes in handy.

Silent One

Date: 2/18/2024 10:32:00 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
Date: 2/18/2024 10:36:00 AM

Difficult and then some! Thanks, S O.

Tom Woody

Date: 2/18/2024 10:26:00 AM

Ahhh but that's the beauty of it, because an able poet can use words in such a way that he/she can shape reality in any manner of one's choosing. Like what you do with your nursery rhyme takes

Tom Woody
Date: 2/18/2024 10:50:00 AM

Maybe not, but it sure is fun

Jim Slaughter
Date: 2/18/2024 10:35:00 AM

Thanks, Tom and I fully agree...but then, "shaped reality" is not actual reality...is it?