Who Dares to Define Poetry

    Who dares to define what poetry is
       Romantics feel it’s hearts and flowers

    Some might say it’s a ruthless biz 
       others would point to its staying power ...

    A novel has a beginning, a middle, an end
       Most short stories, a denouement

    I say poetry reflects the spirit in me ~
       though I suspect most folks would disagree
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Lawless Avatar
August 11, 2024 at 5:20 AM
if everyone agreed with you.....then who'd be left to agree with me....
Wolf Avatar
August 11, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Took the words right out of my keyboard there, John...
Jones Avatar
August 11, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Poetry is wonderfully flexible and that makes it exciting. For the tone and concept for one’s views may grow and change with life experience. I agree with your last stanza!
Wolf Avatar
August 11, 2024 at 8:06 PM
-- esp. when I've imbibed in a few spirits. ~ Ti Toe Taler
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