Image: Early morning Riser (here)
Theme Animals: N for Nightingale
what is poetry to the poet
an avenue of expression
in a delicate way in concert
with finesse and good reasons
may perhaps be camouflaged

outlined intellectually supercharged
to bring to great effect dire moments
of truth to be readily acknowledged
painful it may seem but dutifully swallowed
aligned to a Nightingale's dawn message
sweet and tender even if logic disallowed
served its purpose as a fighter for a just cause
to extend a sophistication of word usage
beautifully expounded with nothing lost
but a play in the finest of creative language
Anmol (HA) at Real Toads' - tuesday platform
For A to Z Challenge : N
A wonderful discussion of the varied directions a poem can take. Loved this, Hank.
ReplyDeleteA thoughtful exposition, each piece of it very valid.
ReplyDeleteYou define it so well, Hank! I love the idea of "truth to be readily acknowledged/painful it may seem but dutifully swallowed". :-)
ReplyDeleteYou describe it so eloquently, Hank!!❤️
ReplyDeleteYes, poetry is that exactly: a play in the finest of creative language.
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AtoZ 26 very short stories in various genres
Poetry can be all that and more...the beauty and the fight
ReplyDeleteHank, you have captured the music of poetry in a unique and creative way.
ReplyDeleteBeauty and music. I find this to be a very thoughtful poem, Hank.
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