some poets
writers prefer to write
shadows echoes
imitations of thoughts
writers they esteem
have written which captures
their imagination expresses
ideas concepts which intrigue
imitations can be interesting variants
tributes to originals
or ideas a poet or writer feels
compelled to express
however complete thoughts
theories are within hearts minds
prepared to be still prepared
to wait meditate focus
thoughts into a complete whole
originality lurks within minds
of curiosity perception
should challenge individuals
to think reason upon values
cause and effect consequences
creating multiplicity within society
changes within our shared world
on a global scale
that which we must
value and affirm
transcends into an essential
part of all we can become
throughout a lifetime of choices
sacrifices attitudes
we will live as life codes
defining the character
of our personality
within
collective humanity
Copyright © Terence George Craddock
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
An artist might paint a field by observing the actual field, or from a memory of that field or a combination of many fields. Another artist paints a field with flowers and animals that only exist in his/her imagination. Writers paint pictures and describe images in words wherein the reader fills in the lines, colors, textures, meanings and perhaps story. Philosophical, political and religious writers expound on values, ethics, theories and beliefs which can both challenge and dismay. Provocative write, deep and profound.