What Is The Craft Of Poetry? Poem by Denis Martindale

What is the craft of poetry that readers should take note?
Beyond the words that most can see and what the poet wrote…
Beyond the phrases that make sense and double meanings, too,
The elegance of eloquence enhancing points of view…
Beyond the grammar and the style, the structure line-by-line,
The editing that takes a while, till words can flow like wine…
The final touches here and there, the ending now in sight,
The precious proof of utmost care before things turn out right…
The jigsaw puzzle must be done… the picture to behold…
Like Easter poems for God's Son… each one worth more than gold…
Or like a hymn the choir sings to preach of Christ's rewards,
Because He is the King of Kings… and Christ, the Lord of Lords…


Denis Martindale September 2019.