But Is It Poetry?

Goldfinch60



When people look at paintings where,

They don’t recognise the form,

The thought that comes from in them says;

“But is this really art?”

 

Can they not see the idea that

The artist tries to show?

Why don’t they open up their minds

And think of what they see.

 

So when I write words on the page

That neither rhyme nor scan

The thought may therefore come to some

“But is it poetry?”

 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Online Online)
  • Published: June 27th, 2021 01:21
  • Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this a long time ago.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 67
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments6

  • Saxon Crow

    Well it all depends on how you say it i reckon.

    Very good point well made GF

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you SC, yes it just depends.

      Andy

    • dusk arising

      So true, the average person has no interest beyond the obvious in art or poetry. Indeed very few seem to appreciate poetry. Most seem to expect rhyme.... and say it cant be poetry if it doesn't rhyme.

      I think the most of us on mps are far broader minded than that

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you d a, yes hear on MPS most have that broader mind.

        Andy

      • orchidee

        Good write Gold.
        Now me poem - 'But is it singing?' (by me). Answer: Nope!

      • Doggerel Dave

        Yes, Andy. Just because I prefer rhyme and the rest doesn't mean I don't enjoy unstructured stuff (although no rhymes present doesn't mean it doesn't have any structure or cohesion). Whether I enjoy depends on the skill of the writer and the content - all very subjective judgments.

        • Goldfinch60

          So true Dave we all have that feeling of enjoyment or not in any piece of writing.

          Andy

        • SureshG

          I’ve seen a blank canvas in a recognized gallery, displayed as art, so who shall claim that a Scribble is not poetry, btw - this is poetry

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you suresh.

            Andy

          • Accidental Poet

            A poet is the author of the poetry, as the appreciative viewer is also a poet because of the effect it had upon them. Hence the saying, "It takes one to know one". Well written and thought provoking Andy. ; )

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you AP, much appreciated.

              Andy



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