A reminder to extend an olive branch… where possible.
Let us sup of the dignity of kindness and humility…
Young poet, heed these words, let wisdom guide,
Just keep writing, let your pen decide.
No matter what may come, keep words in flow,
Through highs and lows, let your passion show.
Interact with poets, near and far,
In their lines, you'll find your guiding star.
Rejections, they will come, do not dismay,
Embrace them, for they pave the writer's way.
Remember, not all drink from the same tea,
And you may find some don't resonate with thee.
Grow in your writing, skills and knowledge gain,
In every verse, let growth be your refrain.
Seek your joy within, let it bloom and grow,
Others' praise or scorn, let them come and go.
Take good critique to heart, and let it mend,
Discard the rest, let kindness be your friend.
Be gentle with yourself, and others too,
Keep eyes open, see the world anew.
Enjoy the writing process, struggles too,
For in each challenge, verse can grow anew.
Imagination's power, let it soar,
But know the line 'tween truth and more.
Ideals and fabrication, keep them clear,
In crafted lines, let honesty appear.
Remember, words like sacrifice and grace,
Humility, contentment in their place.
Gratitude and faith, and God above,
These are the cornerstones of writer's love.
So, young poet, with each word you pen,
Know you're part of a timeless, hallowed ken.
In every line, let truth and beauty blend,
And find your voice, your message to extend.
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- Comment from author about the poem: Was approached rather directly by a young & emerging poet about the craft & its process, out came this admonition that covers quite a spread of the territory; it’s far from being the be-all & end-all.
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Comments8
And a touch of ambiguity
Most certainly, it would be quite lacking without a sprig of that most essential of elements! Thanks kindly 🙏🏻
Good advice to all poets, young and old, experienced and Novice A wonderful list of things to do and how to act
Thanking you, Soren 🙏🏻
Very kind, generous and rich advice, Rik.
As a postscript, do you mind (too late!😜) if I add my own take on this subject?
https://mypoeticside.com/show-poem-155194
Don’t mind one bit! Faved and saved your word on this early in the month 🙏🏻
Thanks for that, Rik. Generous.
In no sense competition, just a few instructions, really, something they could chuck out once they got going.....
Yup, everyone’s got a process or two that works for them! Cheers mate 👍🏻
what a generous, noble & most relevant form of response .. I hope it will be heeded .. and shall keep a copy for myself ..
Cheers N!
Wow! Love this! Good advice for any writer, poet or otherwise, new or seasoned alike! Bravo! 🖤❤️🖤🌹👏
Thanks Tristan, this is good to know. Hoping it really helps the one that asked about poetry. 🙏🏻
Lovw it
Thanks Tony 🙏🏻
You're welcome
Such a wonderfully true message arqios.
Andy
Thanks kindly Andy 🙏🏻
A must have for amateurs like me, a fantastic piece of poetry, wish i had found it before
You are welcome! And that’s why it will remain posted, we all find it helpful 🙏🏻
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