A Rodeo of A Poem

L. B. Mek

 

Some poetry writes itself easily

Lego pieces matching stressed syllables 

Aesthetic word counting as artistry

Unstressed wordplay of Poesy’s intangibles 

 

Life, refutes Artistry’s mirages

Like stressed minds forcedly inking rhymes 

Throughout their stormy lives

Throwing umbrellas at reality’s, hailstones 

 

Sometimes, even bookended rhymes 

or schemes, can’t make

our posing for effect, half

-truth’s flow, between doubting pulses 

 

Let it be then, willingly 

Free your words to cascade, smoothly 

Tattoo that canvas, prioritising sincerity 

Free-form Poetics, empowered by veracity 

 

Share boldly, like having a conversation 

with a person you’re invested, in

while trying not to make it a word puzzle 

That only intellectuals, can unravel 

 

Most of all, remember to have fun

Poetry, is an endeavour of passion 

If you’re doing it for recognition 

Or societal success, better try 

 

advertising Jingles, instead…

 

When

writing anything truly, Poetic

Begin 

with an Ardent, idea

Not

that perfect-fit, end rhyme

Alphabet

 

then hold-on, tight

as that imagination, miracle

of inspiration’s fluid ink

gushes-out-of-you in a creative

pulsing, waterfall - erupting

delightfully, from somewhere

serene, deep within!

 

 

© L. B. Mek

January 2022

  • Author: L. B. Mek (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 29th, 2022 03:23
  • Comment from author about the poem: Hope everyone, had a wonderful Poetry Month, many thanks for all those great reads! ''Onwards, then!'' So many blank pages for us to pulse into inked existence...!
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 65
  • Users favorite of this poem: Rocky Lagou, Vamsi Sudha, bubblehead95.

Comments17

  • Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose)

    Beautiful writing Mek .. really like your words 🙂 to be honest I think if we try too hard in writing .. overthink or judge our words , that can interfere and maybe even affect our writing or enjoyment of it . It’s much easier and nicer for me to write when I feel In the flow ..

    A lovely poem

    • L. B. Mek

      Perfectly surmised and summarised...
      thank you! dear Poet

    • Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose)

      gushes-out-of-you in a creative

      pulsing, waterfall - erupting

      delightfully, from somewhere

      serene, deep within!

      I especially love these lines and I can relate to that feeling ..

    • Fay Slimm.

      Loud applause for this masterclass written on behalf of freeing the poet inside to pen better their efforts at letting out natural waterfalls of ardent words. This gem must go into my faves. dear friend.

      • L. B. Mek

        as-ever, I'm humbled by your mere presence
        on one of my feeble scribbles, dear Fay
        thank you!
        for your enduring support and encouragement

      • Saxon Crow

        Very nicely penned LB and I agree wholeheartedly with every line. Poetry is a cathartic process with every line.

        • L. B. Mek

          'Poetry is a cathartic process with every line.'
          Amen!
          thank you, dear poet

        • ChrisLyn🕊

          Happy poetry month 💪🏼
          And lovely poem Mek✨ .. I wish our community grows with each passing day

          • L. B. Mek

            Amen!
            thank you dear poet

          • Nicholas Browning

            Personally whenever I write I go to war with myself. I bleed, I struggle, and I may not even win. But when I do, that's the bliss right there. An intriguing take on what it means to write something. Nice work L.B.

            • L. B. Mek

              thank you! dear Poet
              your insightful points, go a long way
              to adding brevity's, depth
              to my humble words

            • Distant View

              Poetry can take many forms, but the best efforts are always the ones that are not forced, be they structured rhyme or free write. I love to tackle different poetry forms, but sometimes the words just flow freely, and whether others regard that as poetry or not it can be the most expressive. And, poetry is very much about expression. A good write!

              • L. B. Mek

                'poetry is very much about expression.'
                so very true! thank you dear poet

              • Rocky Lagou

                As always I'm enamored by your words. Your metaphors and images never fail to impress. True message as well. That part about people writing for recognition speaks true to many. One should write from the heart and what they truly want to express, recognition is incidental.

                • L. B. Mek

                  I'm not sure about incidental, but yes
                  I too, recognise your insightful sentiment's..
                  Personally, I think
                  just do what you want, however you want
                  when it comes to Poetry
                  be a stalwart of form and rules
                  or write two words and regard it, as majestic
                  Poesy really has no borders, it's just
                  don't expect some semblance of success
                  to come in the usual earthly forms
                  of recognition or fiscal rewards
                  it may happen, and if it does - Fantastic!
                  we'll all cheer for you, wholeheartedly
                  for being one of the few
                  but of it doesn't, 'simply, let it be'
                  don't ever, let it get in the way
                  of your passion for Poetry...
                  (and as-ever
                  thank you! for your encouraging gestures
                  of support, dear Poet)

                • Michael Edwards

                  Great read - I second all the accolades above.

                  • L. B. Mek

                    thank you Michael!
                    as-ever, I keep my fingers crossed
                    that all is well, my friend
                    🙏

                  • Rozina

                    Thank you for your poem with its wonderful advice. It really helps to ease my mind about sharing poems. A lovely write.

                    • L. B. Mek

                      Awesome!
                      best comment, ever
                      lol
                      thank you, dear poet
                      please, continue to share
                      till your heart's content
                      and creativity's, delight!

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Such true words Mek, writing comes from many places but they always come from our hearts.

                      Andy

                      • L. B. Mek

                        Amen!
                        it's certainly true for me, dear poet

                      • Hakikur Rahman

                        Spoke from the heart of a poet. Nicely done.

                        • L. B. Mek

                          or a wannabe
                          who does a good a job
                          of pretending, to be...
                          lol
                          thank you, kind Poet

                        • Neville



                          Write on brother Mek .. you got this game in the bag ............ cheers n respect to you n your pen .. and not necessarily in that order .. Neville 🙂

                          • L. B. Mek

                            Much respect and a grateful 'cheers', to you Hyung
                            (in that very order, dear poetic brother!)
                            🍻😎

                          • Vamsi Sudha

                            Loved reading the comments, best part of reading your poems a bit late 🙂

                            Feel "poetry is flow of expressions without constipation of thoughts." You caught it right , and yet another masterpiece from you dear Mek ... Thanks!

                            • L. B. Mek

                              lol
                              only thing that's masterpiece
                              is your kindness, dear poet
                              thank you!

                            • bubblehead95

                              Eminent as always! I adore how nicely you cited the true sense of Poesy- A dialogue from mine to yours and nothing else. Superb!

                              • L. B. Mek

                                'Poesy- A dialogue from mine to yours and nothing else.'
                                Brilliantly summarised.
                                Thank you! for your enduring support of my humble scribbles
                                how very kind, dear Poet

                              • blacksparrow79

                                Sometimes, even bookended rhymes

                                or schemes, can’t make

                                our posing for effect, half

                                -truth’s flow, between doubting pulses

                                I love this line. My poetic pulse is often full of doubt. Your work is magical. And I look forward to reading so much here.

                                • L. B. Mek

                                  how very kind, thank you dear poet
                                  'My poetic pulse is often full of doubt'
                                  I so relate!
                                  (the most overused keys on my qwerty keyboard
                                  are backspace and delete...)
                                  lol

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  L.B. somehow I missed this one along the way. A poem for poets, so refreshing. Such good advice in poetic form, looking in from another dimention. I loved the rushing flow as it neared the end and the rodeo ride of the last stanza "then hold-on, tight
                                  as that imagination, miracle
                                  of inspiration’s fluid ink
                                  gushes-out-of-you in a creative
                                  pulsing, waterfall - erupting
                                  delightfully, from somewhere
                                  serene, deep within!"

                                  • L. B. Mek

                                    oh yeah, an old fav
                                    thank you for taking the time, kind Poet
                                    good to remember the good old days
                                    when my scribbles were worth a read
                                    lol

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Always worth a read, they are on the top of my list.

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