A poet is only as good
as their definition of poetry,
Not merely words spun into gold
but whispers caught from oceans deep.
In the shadows of the night,
Where silence dares to step
It weaves its song
Verse by verse,
on fragile beams of light.
It shapes the ether with each line
Bringing vivid color to life,
where sorrow aches and love shouts,
This is a world where both joy and pain belong.
A heart that beats out of rhythm
Sees the beauty within a fractured world.
Understanding that time is fleeting
but the lost can still find a home
in these words.
Do not simply read the words
but feel the pulse of life behind the ink,
For when a poet’s voice is heard
We turn our thoughts inward to think.
A poet is only as good as their word
Giving voice to what the heart speaks
To the shadows and rays of light
And to silent moments we all keep.
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Author:
M.E.M. (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Created: 2/19/25. Inspired by the following prompt: “A poet is only as good as their definition of poetry.” Use this quote to inspire a poem in any style. What do we think about it? Would love to hear your thoughts.
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Comments2
So true that our thoughts and expectations shape our writing and one can not write what one does not understand. A very poignant piece. Lovely
Absolutely true, our words are moulded from within us and in some way personally connected to the author's thoughts and feelings, making each piece of poetry unique as each person is, enjoyed the read
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