The Backbone of a Poem

Teddy.15

 

The very backbone of a poem

is its torment and ungraciousness? 

it's the wheels of life churning ones’ guts

from the inside and laying them on the outsides

in the gutter of each poet’s soul

then seeping ink 

onto each page 

gloriously sharing each image 

kindly gracing each emotion

whether it's happy or incredibly sad

dull in memory

or as bright as the lightbulb on the ceiling

of the king’s castle

thirty feet tall

not to forget the very

dungeons of death

and life's sweet cherry pie  

the very backbone of a poem 

is the poet

and the ink she seeps from her pen 

hopefully leaving her reader

with a tummy full to its rim.

  • Author: Teddy.15 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 4th, 2024 02:45
  • Category: Reflection
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  • MendedFences27

    Well, my belly's full. You've defined the poem to a tee. I don't think there is an official definition of a poem, but you certainly hit most of the cues. So now, perhaps, I will be able to construct one. Thank you for this delightful start to my reading today. - Phil A.

    • Teddy.15

      Hello dear Phil, lovely to see you and yes, dig deep my friend. So looking forward to reading your next piece of art. 🌹 Thank you

    • Thomas W Case

      You have nailed this Teddy. Brilliant, you have drilled home the backbone of a poem. It's the hunger and filling. Truly superb.

      • Teddy.15

        Thank you dearest Thomas, so very kind of you 🌹

      • sorenbarrett

        I agree a poem is the emotion it evokes and whether it is sad or happy it matters not. You have worded it well and the poet is the pen that drips the ink of the soul onto the page. So well written this one is so true.

        • Teddy.15

          Thank you for your warm words dear sorrenbarret 🌹

        • Parisab

          We are indeed building castles sometimes from the dungeons-yours is always beautiful no matter what

          • Teddy.15

            Hello my dear Parisab that's such a lovely kind thing to same I'm always most grateful. Thank you 🌹

          • Goldfinch60

            Or "he seeps from his pen" as well Teddy.
            Very fine words .

            Andy

            • Teddy.15

              Absolutely thank you dearest Andy. I would like to call myself the poetess but poet is for all. 🌹

            • aDarkerMind

              word perfect and a delightful read Teddy.

              as always.

              • Teddy.15

                Thank you so much dearest Melvin, so very kind. 🌹



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