Poet's Credo Poem by Glen Kappy
Poet's Credo
For a life that's balanced—one that's fecund—
it's living first and poetry second.
For a life that's balanced—one that's fecund— it's living first and poetry second... ..great theme. To have a living in society should be in top priority. A philosophical poem in brief has been beautifully presented. Thanks.
you're welcome, kumarmani. and thank you for your comment. this is a long-held conviction that finally found expression. i'm glad you liked it. -glen
Great philosophy, Glen! One can get sidetracked, indeed. Poetry is fun, but not the most important thing in life.
thanks, kim! and i've been finding that holding this conviction has not interfered with my productivity. actually, i've been amazed at how much has come through me in the last year and a half or so. -glen
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Ancient poets like Catullus and Martial trusted the epigram, and your credo shows why: the truth is not elaborated which suggests it has to be defended and explained. The epigram isolates the truth in a single statement, and that boldness of presentation is convincing. But the poet has to really mean it, and that's what I feel here. Part of my reaction comes from the word FECUND - a bold choice (!) but it is exactly what must be affirmed about both life and poetry. Both multiply themselves which keeps balanced in a world with so many competing things. The epigram has an almost religious resonance. But it expresses itself calmlly...
i like when i learn from comments, daniel. i have read some catullus (in translation) but never his epigrams. i've never read martial. but i have read alexander pope (though it's been a while) and appreciated some of his pithy couplets. this is something i've felt for a while that finally found expression in words i felt good about. thank you (again) for your sensitive reading and instructive comments, daniel. -glen