Reading Poems Out Loud! Poem by Denis Martindale

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It sure bodes well when we rehearse each syllable we speak
As we recite a brand new verse that shares something unique.

The sun, the moon, the stars above, each has a tale to tell,
Just like a poem we can love that casts its special spell.

For poems come with elegance, finesse in every phrase,
Content to share their eloquence so blessings can take place.

As such, the one who speaks out loud starts sharing every word,
So that each meaning's then endowed to help us as it's heard.

For soon the next line must begin, the rhythm to maintain,
Perhaps to make us smile or grin, or share another's pain.

The language that I write today gets written on the spot,
With eloquence that's here to stay regardless of the plot.

Regardless of the story told and wordplay now and then,
The sequence chosen must unfold for adults and children.

So young minds also catch the theme, the beauty to reveal,
Beyond the poem's rhyming scheme are feelings we can feel.

A question mark displays a change to statements here and there,
Though punctuation can seem strange, it still deserves some care.

Reciting slowly may seem odd, yet savour words like wine,
And more so when they speak of God or grant us thoughts divine.

A limerick seems just a verse, a throwaway at best,
Yet even this we should rehearse, thus passing every test.

From thoughts to phrases, words relayed, the poets take their time,
The first reciters who have prayed for every single rhyme...


Denis Martindale. September 2021.



Notice the poem's pattern using 8 syllables then 6,8 then 6,

as the pattern's based on common metre hymns and I use the

hymn God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen to test if the phrases fit.

I sing the new poem to that hymn to help speed up the reciting.


Notice that the poem gets divided into a two-line verse style,

as this printed poem helps those who recite poetry by keeping

the gaps between the sentences. It's easier than just seeing

one line after another after another. The whole purpose of

reciting a poem must be to recite it from start to finish in the

best way possible. Great poetry websites feature talented

people who recite poems well to help visitors appreciate the

poetry even more than before. Talent writes, talent recites!

Poemhunter's website features Blessed Sheriff and I've

written poems about her talent to promote reciting poetry.