All that poetry needs
is a sheet of paper
on which the words are written
that readers will animate one by one.
Or go further back and say,
all that poetry needs
is a human voice speaking words
into the ambient air which scatters them.
Or go still further back...
to the origin of things, and say,
all that poetry needs
is the raw graving of the heart,
the yearning of the body
for touch, of the soul
for union, of the mind for hope, this
is all that poetry needs.
Beautifully done! I've always felt like poets weave a little of their souls into each poem they write. This poem is not only in accordance with that thought, but explains that the insertion of the human soul is not only the key - but the birth and entire being of the poem. I also enjoyed the experience of reading this poem. I like that the speaker with each stanza takes a step back as if unraveling a poem to find its core. Impressive work :)
That is the open secret of poetry. Nicely constructed. Thanks for sharing. Please review my poem 'Isthmus Of Pain And Joy' I will appreciate
It's all there, the magic formula, so beautifully set and said. We see you found the poet. Excellent poem, truly inspired by the sweet perfume of creativity.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
All that poetry needs is a sheet of paper on which the words are written that readers will animate one by one. Yes these words are really true.