“Poets should create the unity
Between individual love
And the universal love.
By using their poetical skills,
They should be able to go
Beyond the individual love
And give universal love more emphasis.”
Poets caress words,
Like the devoted lovers
Who can understand?
Why do poets caress the way they caress?
Poets are perceptive,
Like the radiant eyes of the sun
Who can understand?
Why do poets perceive the way they perceive?
Poets are emotional,
Like the petals of the rose
Who can understand?
Why do poets feel the way they feel?
Poets are harmonious
Like the rhythm of the heart
Who can understand?
Why do poets sing the way they sing?
Poets are philanthropic
Like the fountain of love
Who can understand?
Who do poets serve the way they serve?
Poets are peaceful
Like the visage of the moon
Who can understand?
Why do poets forgive the way they forgive?
Poets are immortal
Like the grandeur of the God
Who can understand?
Why do poets live the way they live?
Poets are optimistic
Like the web of the spider
Who can understand?
Who do poets hope the way they hope?
Poets are retentive
Like the heart of the lover
Who can understand?
Why do poets cherish the way they cherish?
Poets are luminous
Like the twinkle of the stars
Who can understand?
Why do poets shine the way they shine?
Copyright 2003 Bhuwan Thapaliya
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Reviews of "Who Can Understand?"
Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on September 28, 2003
Your words are remarkable. They TRULY are. So lovely. It shows how you carve things RIGHT FROM YOUR SOUL! Who couldn't love that?!!! Stunning work.
Thank you,
Teresa Emilie
Reviewed by Jaclynn Huntington (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2003
I use this graphic in one of my art classes. **S** Your words are a prime example of why poets write. In this the aspect of sharing a wonderful insight to those who are unique in their gift. Huzzah!
And shine you do.... you are a true poet, Bhuwan, anything said would diminish your works of art. Love is the thread of life, isn't it?
In Spirit,
Bear
Very touching my friend, you give us a whole lot of credit in this lovely poem, of course I've never really viewed myself as a poet. I'm merely a word adventurer of expression who enjoys writing. Take car G
Reviewed by Kevin Mc Crum (Reader)
Reviewed on September 24, 2003
And thank God we are! Great one B!
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on September 24, 2003
ah..bhuwan you are clogging up my library..there are so many of your poems stored there...:)..Ty so much for another GEM!
Many say that poetry, or indeed any form of artistic expression, will never change the world and misgivings of mankind. However... are dream and emotion not the balm that soothes the soul and turns the eyes of the spirit towards beauty? Marvelous thoughts within a marvelous write, Bhuwan.
~Alexandra~
"“Poets should create the unity
Between individual love
And the universal love.
By using their poetical skills,
They should be able to go
Beyond the individual love
And give universal love more emphasis.”
- Bhuwan Thapaliya"
But, we do, Bhuwan, however, who listens? When has poetry affected the masses? It seems it is other creative artist that poets touch, can it be otherwise? If you have the answer, please let me know. I feel...ambiguous towards the non-poetic response to my writes...
Your piece is imbued with your artistic soul, who will see it for what it is, a plea to heed and an affirmation of the right to do such?
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Thank you,
Teresa Emilie
~Jackie~
A generous and heartwarming write. Thanks so much for this one. I especially liked this:
"Poets are luminous
Like the twinkle of the stars"
Shine on, my friend, Shine on!
Tami
You, that is who can understand. Excellent retrospective poem.
In Spirit,
Bear
This is a fantastic poem
that pic scared me. From under the nose to the chin was the gray woman in my nightmare.
Like the twinkle of the stars "
Bhuwan...this is so lovely...what a great read this is....deep and meaningful...floria
who could better understand a poet, maybe another poet and even then who knows..nice creation
Bravo!!!!!
When you find he answer,
let me know... :)
You shine like the brighest
star my friend...
Trixie :)
*Marlene*
~Chrissie
Vesna
poet..Floreann *******
Nancy
Both your quote and poem are masterpieces! This is one for my library. Thank You!
~Joseph
This is so very very lovely!
Richard Vallance,
Ottawa, Ontario,
CANADA
Who can understand?
Why do poets shine the way they shine
Only another poet could inderstand...the beauty of the poet soul!!
Sometimes kinky..but still Okay!!
Most outstanding poem Bhuwan!!
love Tinka
~Alexandra~
"“Poets should create the unity
Between individual love
And the universal love.
By using their poetical skills,
They should be able to go
Beyond the individual love
And give universal love more emphasis.”
- Bhuwan Thapaliya"
But, we do, Bhuwan, however, who listens? When has poetry affected the masses? It seems it is other creative artist that poets touch, can it be otherwise? If you have the answer, please let me know. I feel...ambiguous towards the non-poetic response to my writes...
Your piece is imbued with your artistic soul, who will see it for what it is, a plea to heed and an affirmation of the right to do such?