Long Art of writing Poems

Unquotable quotes: Teachers – XXI

The pupil, the bitch and the walnut tree, the more the teacher beats them, the better they be.
In the old days, teachers were born to the métier like poets; today softwares...

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I Do Not Know The Secret...,
Asper Art Of Writing Acclaimed Poem...

Not purposeful intent,
when tasking self (Das Scribe)
a nondescript member of
Homo sapiens village people tribe
metaphorical spear in hand ready

to unbridal strong arm as vibe
resoundingly resonates, sans
(crackles,...

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Each of us has been given a special gift in life.
Part of being human is we make mistakes.
Yet we don't let the mistakes dictate the path that we are to tread upon
Poetic free verse provides...

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As I lay on my words
I ponder…
My words! My words!
My sweet pillow of comfort
A cushion of lyrics
Showcasing my thoughts
My secrets
My pain
My words speak tales
My experiences…they spice my words
Like meat in a pot, I cook my...

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You can criticize me with your blank thought or expression that has no meaning or negative effect that attempts to change my emotional vision.  I’ve seen this so clear, I’m steaming with corrective insights...

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Horatio Hornblower adored her,
from the first time he saw her.
her hair all amiss.
tatterdemalion jeans
kissed her, before his lips touched hers.
the nose ring would adorn her
before his diamond would cruise
aboard Cara Caraneena’s finger.

She loved the gray...

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“I’m in a giant hurry, no time to communicate!”
The poet said, as he tried to reach others, still
snoring in bed, late!

He snuggled under the covers, an answer to find.
“What’s the shortest comment or reply to...

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Ars Poetica
 
Horace circa 19 BC gave some sound advice to
poets on the art of writing poetry and drama.

The following thoughts may echo in our minds,
most likely, the intent of what he may have meant...

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Someone decided to give me some advice on the art of writing the other day. He told me that I should only write about things I know. But I’ve lived an uneventful life. I found...

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Being absent even for an hour, day or week,
and not write and post anything...can make days look bleak,
some find worthiness in words and challenge themselves
to confront fears and doubts, or share their joys with new-found...

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Poemless pandemic
vanished from PoetrySoup
hard to explain why

enough people read?
made enough of a difference?
that's what I figured

gave up will power 
personal diagnosis:
severe mental block

worried what to write
hibernating -- surviving
too careful to post

most people wrote MORE 
but...

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Mr&mrs pen&pad
I use to think that pen and paper would be married forever. 
Computers took away what was ment to stay together. 
I use to say, me not writing is like a pen with no...

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First come up with a catchy title
One that will draw the crowds
Throw in a bit of Mojo
A little pizzazz, a lot of Wow

Give it a twinge of what people want
A slight tweak of what people...

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I
The prose & prosaic lives pursuing career
From apartheid in Africa to US freedoms (1983)
Poets voices muted, too much hunger
The luxury of democracy, enduring systems
Of dispossession, of marginalising, silencing
With vigilante foes of one's own kind -...

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I am a sage and savant of sweet poetry,
  Especially my own sad, dark ramblings;
Assessing the new for ageing potential,
  I can tell with my soul if a poem weeps.
   ...

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A scientist is suppose to do 
A scientific work 
And develops science 
For the betterment of mankind 

His contribution is treasured 
And venerated by all 
As he pushes up our knowledge 
On matter and life...

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Pieces of what I know sparkle like glass,
refusing to coalesce into concrete thoughts
My fingers reach the words, but fail
to download them into that place we call the brain

Cerebral gnats tickle the edge of my creativity
They...

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Writing a poem
 
You can read hundreds of books by famous writer
and learn of their stories how to write.
You can read other poets work and learn the craft
 of poetry, there are so many styles,...

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A myriad of words could be written today
Ten thousand more tomorrow and onwards
I will never cease the art of writing
Cannot bear the notion of holding my tongue about:

The liminal spaces who cannot speak
The ancient lands...

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I love researching the poet's of old,
their immortal and everlasting words;
where graceful and emotional-   unfold,
and STILL, their poetic words fly like birds.

The art of writing poems is chosen,
it takes a poet...

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The art of writing pooetry for John lawless

I never know when I’ll write poo-etry
So I keep a pen and paper with me
If inspired when I sit on the loo
Toilet roll can prove so handy too!

My...

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Burns and Returns

(Aha. George Burns and Gracie Allen
again I presume.)

What causes trumpets to toot and a heart that burns
Is when we will hear about Trumpet's tax returns
On us Trumpet is seriously starting to grow and grow
After...

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