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Poetry
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I have not posted anything for a while. I was very busy with several projects that were time-sensitive. I have come across a quotation by Plato and decided to share it with everyone.

"Poets utter great and wise things which they do not themselves understand!"     ~Plato


The above quote describes poets as people who preach water and drink wine. To me, the meaning is:


 


Follow my words not deeds


Follow my instructions not steps


Follow my advice not examples!


 


What do you think dear poet?


 


 


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 Reviews of "Poetry"
Reviewed by Safi Abdi
Reviewed on January 19, 2008
I second Abdi-NOor...very deep:)
Safi

Reviewed on January 17, 2008
Beautiful and thought-provoking write

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 20, 2007
few poets are examples of anything except being poets ...

Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on December 20, 2007
Interesting. I agree with your interpretation, although, as Stan and Reg wrote, when a poet writes, the writing may be so strong and inspired that it transcends what he/she is able to do in real life.
A doctor cures people, but this doesn't mean he/she is never ill. And I would say fortunately, as personally, I don't think I would trust a doctor or a poet who isn't human.
I have seen so-called poetry from very grandiloquent people - we have at least one on this site - but what's the interest of reading pieces written by "authors" who think they are God?

Thank you for making us think.

Axilea

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on December 20, 2007
Enjoyed,welcome back..stay safe and well...Hugs

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Nices to hear your words again! Very deep and profound write....

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Abdullahi,

First of all, welcome home; you've been missed!

Second, a deeply thought provoking write you've penned: excellent.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Jennifer Butler (Reader)
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Some of us have received gifts in other areas. It's OK to accept our individual blessings and share the finished products.

Reviewed by stan nassano
Reviewed on December 19, 2007


to me it means that we may utter words of brillance,that came out through us,but that we may not take full credit,or even be aware of the full meaning or impact of what we said, had any signifance,becaus it is bigger that us,not always but sometimes I think that may happen,
stan





Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
To me it means that I may speak better than I act. Anyway, you provide substance for thought and I thank you. Love and peace,

Regis


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