A dreamer, a word schemer
A drifter on winds of thought, in a deep ink well of not
Held by reigns of paper chains
A believer a deceiver
A sooth, a teller of truth
Eyes that see, beauty in debris
One that sleeps, one that weeps
A vender of time, a mender of rhyme
A story teller, a giant feller, a hope seller
He rides upon sun rays, lives beyond days
A fisher of emotions on ink's dark oceans
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Author:
sorenbarrett (
Online) - Published: June 2nd, 2025 03:32
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How wonderful, I think in each and every poet, there is also a tragedy, whether it be an aching to be noticed as a writer or just tragedy of life, seems like anyone can be a poet but a good poet needs skill to show and tell, wisdom, reflective skills, narrative skills, and the inspiring button, a relatability and a human way of thinking in writing, a touch of magic with their muse and a non egotistic personality, that's just some of what makes a great poet. 🌹 And that my friend is only my humble reflections upon what is a good poet. 🌹 Wonderfully inspiring as usual 💜
Thank you so much Teddy so right you are all these things and many more but as they say less is more. Your words are most appreciated and valued my dear friend I thank you humbly for your review and kind words of comment
This is a very interesting question. Poets in my opinion are visionaries.They see things and feel feelings that other don't see or feel.A comprehensive list of the qualities of Poets. Excellent read
Thank you David comprehensive certainly not but as some and less is more. Your words are most appreciated and valued as always thank you David
The poem presents a profoundly uplifting exploration of what it means to be a poet, celebrating the transformative power of poetry to capture the depths of human emotion and experience. It delves into the dualities and complexities of the poetic experience, portraying the poet as both a visionary and a vulnerable soul —a believer in beauty and a resilient spirit who withers sorrow. The central idea revolves around the notion that poets possess a unique gift for navigating and articulating the complexities of the human heart, inspiring hope and empathy in others. The poet seems to aim to empower both poets and readers to tap into the profound impact that poetry can have on our lives, highlighting both the beauty and the transformative struggles inherent in the creative process. It serves to uplift and inspire both poets and readers to appreciate the depth of emotion and thought that poetry can convey, igniting a passion for the art form that can forever change us.
Thank you Friendship for your review and interpretation of this piece. Your thorough comments are quite right in their intent and are most valued
Beautifully captures the essence of a poet! 💫 Very well written!
A fave!
Thank you Salvia for your read and kind words of support
Captured the essence of being a poet wonderfully, if I was half of those I would be very happy, lovely write
Thank you so much Tobani for the read and words of encouragement for all those that try to put on paper what is in the heart.
You are very welcome
Someone who has no talent for painting or is bored to life ...
Thanks for the read my friend and as they say those that can't do teach and those that can't teach write while those that can't write think themselves poets.
This deserves a fav !
‘A drifter on winds of thought,” very well put.
Nice work.
John
Thank you John for the read and kind word of support it is most valued
Wonderfully written and profoundly true. An ode to all of us poets. Thank you, my friend. Beautiful. 🌹👏
Thank you Tristan for your read and most kind words of support and encouragement they are always most valued
You are most welcome, Soren.
Wow, what a passionate piece! I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Damaso for your most kind words they bring joy to the day.
A fine write SB. erm, I'm not a typical poet - one who feeds sewage to KP; has a talking dog; is married to an old trout; etc. lol.
Thanks Orchi appreciate the read. It is in differences that there is interest. Don't change a thing friend
This poem beautifully captures the essence of a poet—dreamer, truth-seeker, and weaver of words. The imagery is vivid, painting the poet as both creator and explorer. A mesmerizing tribute to the soul of poetry.
Thanks Mottakeenur for the review and most kind words it is most appreciated
Liked and Faved🕊️🙏🏻
Thank you Cryptic for your review and fave it is appreciated
True words soren, a poet brings all to the world.
Andy
Thank you Andy for your read and most kind words they are appreciated as always
Opting out from this one, as I'm not a poet - I, when I can, just write rhyming verse.
Thanks Soren for reminding me which tribe I belong to.
Ah Dave now you hit me where it hurts. Your an old dog on this site. Oh I got it you're playing the sleeping dog. Very humble of you Dave but I like it. Thanks for the read and always fun comments.
Glad to see you are not taking it too seriously, Soren!
Some quotes on poets and poetry :
--Poetry, being elegance itself, cannot hope to achieve visibility. In that case, you ask me, of what use is it ? Of no use. Who will see it ? No one. Which does not prevent it from being an outrage to modesty, though its exhibitionism is squandered on the blind. It is enough for poetry to express a personal ethic, which can then break away in the form of a work. It insists on living its own life. It becomes the pretext for a thousand misunderstandings that go by the name of glory...
--Poetry is a religion without hope. The poet exhausts himself in its service, knowing that, in the long run, a masterpiece is nothing but the performance of a trained dog on very shaky ground.
--The worst tragedy for a poet is to be admired through being misunderstood.
--If a poet has a dream, it is not of becoming famous, but of being believed
--Such is the role of poetry. It unveils, in the strict sense of the word. It lays bare, under a light which shakes off torpor, the surprising things which surround us and which our senses record mechanically.
--Take a commonplace, clean it and polish it, light it so that it produces the same effect of youth and freshness and originality and spontaneity as it did originally, and you have done a poet’s job. The rest is literature.
--Jean Cocteau (1889-1963)
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Soman Ragavan. 4 June 2025
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Thank you so much for the quote it was unknown to me and very inspiring to read. Your read is most appreciated
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