Paloma P Poet Free verse

Well Burnt Poetry

"Poetry is just the ash"

voices clearly purged though

 boldness of inky ash laden passages,

         echoing that which most

               words cannot convey,

pen cleanses sins & fortifies the soul

          speaks in volumes of verbose spirit

     weeping in smudges of tearful metaphors'

       bloodied and effervescent on the page,

 outpouring pathways to sentiment's reward

          & emotional translations' endeavor

             amid transcribed tribulations, 

  piercing the eye for all to seek

     reflections smattered upon poetry 

      within prerogative's freedom

                 & simply usurped realities 


“Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.” ? Leonard Cohen

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Messoh Vincent April 24, 2017 at 10:45 AM Wonderful imagism and great write here.

Ironic Zink January 6, 2017 at 3:45 PM Nice poem here. I like the format. Well put together poem here...(my hillbilly accent here)

Jannie Breedt January 4, 2017 at 12:06 AM I have read a lot of your work but this one is out there. Superb

John Fleming December 25, 2016 at 4:25 PM Poetry is just about..."Trying to make a connection with the world all around us". Nothing more - Nothing less. My best regards. :) john

Honestly J.T. December 13, 2016 at 6:44 PM true, poetry is what exudes our beings

Lim'Rik Flats December 9, 2016 at 9:50 AM Knocked me on my ash! Ironic Zink January 6, 2017 at 3:40 PM Ha-ha! Nice comment!

Joanna Daniel December 8, 2016 at 11:47 PM I'm faving this one, Paloma:) loved it absolutely:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 8, 2016 at 11:45 PM Very deep and transcendental poem, Paloma. Transcribed tribulations ... couldn't said it better myself. As for those usurped realities, add supplanted fantasies to the mix as well. You are in rare form, I see. Good to see. Love and more love to you and yours.

Paul Callus December 7, 2016 at 4:58 PM There is no ash without a fire, same as there is no poetry without a poet/ess! I have a feeling that your life is burning well, Paloma:) Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud December 7, 2016 at 12:23 PM enjoyed the ember of your words; leonard will be rolling in his grave, paloma---how lovely!..huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen December 7, 2016 at 11:21 AM - I'm impressed ... you're really proficient with the choice of your words, Paloma - A wonderful poem - I agree with Victor ... a unique style :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Alexis Y. December 7, 2016 at 8:42 AM Hi Paloma, Your pen is amazing. Can I borrow it sometime? Great interpretation of Leonard Cohen's quote. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis

Doug Vinson December 7, 2016 at 8:40 AM Leonard Cohen was a cool dude. Then I turned around and saw hope scattergunned onto the ceiling, out of reach, and it was rather like a movie anyway, substantially unreal. There is a beautiful violence to your poetry, Paloma.

Chris Green December 7, 2016 at 8:22 AM So very cool and so very you. Your unique style I believe would cause a tinge of jealousy to find even LC. Your poetry is amazing and your take on this quote from one of the greats is over the top good.

Charlie Smith December 7, 2016 at 8:03 AM Gonna miss old Leonard, a great interpretation of that quote, well done Paloma...

Phil Capitano December 7, 2016 at 7:46 AM Really nice response to Cohen. Well done Paloma.