Today I decided to read every poem on the current poems page and I am overwhelmed by the gems I have missed because I tend to read the first 20 or 30 poems each day...there are some awesome poets here at AD and I apologize for every word I have missed. This poem was inspired by one I read but perhaps it was all I read
I was swept away for a moment
By the honesty
The intensity of emotion
Your words
Moved me almost to tears
As I absorbed
Your pain through the years
And thought to myself
Your heart is so well written
how can it not be
well read
I know what you mean. I can only afford to come here on the weekend. There are wonderful poets here and good friends. I have not posted since last weekend so you "missed" me yesterday. Thank you for this offering, Sue. Love and peace to you. Regis
Reviewed by Susan Barton (Reader)
Reviewed on October 2, 2004
There are more great poets than a person can keep up with
How lovely, Sue! I find emotions make for the best poetry, human-wise. It is the basis for poetry, 'we imitate' humanity with our art of words, they are the reality of our Now, of our Past, of our Future. Perhaps even of our perception of Heaven. We observe, process, feel and imitate all our lives. I was once told my poetry was not me. It was my art. I felt upset, couldn't see how it couldn't be me, that's almost all I write about, the inside workings and wonderings of me, and in that respect, of everyone. I think I see, now, he meant poetry is a medium to be used as a Poet's tool, not as an absolute... If that made any sense, sometimes I think I've got what I'm thinking pinned down, then it slips my grasp. :)
I am such a bozo - is there a daily listing of all poems posted, or do you mean you have looked up every author today that is here on the site?! And exactly how many of us ARE there?! Sounds a mammoth if not highly enjoyable feat, Sue, and this gem is a tribute to all those poems seen and unseen. You have brought a refined feeling through in your concise words here, doing justice to the crucible you have witnessed. Very clever word play - I enjoyed this immensely! This is a clincher! TY Kate xx
The Commander and the Chief take on the rogue Deep State: the Gunfight at the UK Corral, missing Redcoats in the Nevada Triangle, and nuclear blackmail!
The Commander and the Chief take on the rogue Deep State: the Gunfight at the UK Corral, missing Redcoats in the Nevada Triangle, and nuclear blackmail!
Love, romance, innocence, intrigue, danger, and lust. Life is complicated, and love even more so. Life, and love, can be hazardous to a lady's health. Especially if she's fallen in love with a married pop star.
Though I do agree with Susan "There are more great poets than a person can keep up with"
Yes Ad became my lifeline my sanctuary where I can open up my heart and spill my gutz without an abusive feed back!!
Love Tinka
William .....Peace
The Den is full of varied and multi talented poets and writers Sue...a veritable fountain of inspiration and originality...
Peter
keep and learn from! your keen perception has given
us beautiful moments that will resonate. Thank you!
and
i am swept away for a moment
by the honesty
the intensity of emotion
of your words :) *sorry*
but i am--i appreciate all of your reviews, encouragement and support.
i am still reading your words, even if i don't always review--because i love the way you write
(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)