Weak and strong

sorenbarrett

A poem, a peculiar thing with strength it must sing beauty to bestow
A balance no, more strong words than weak it needs to grow
Salted, spiced the reader enticed to taste of its broth
Word threads, weaving a fabric, embeds patterns in a poem's cloth

 

Some thin and weak, love, purity, good, never, one should not speak, all considered frail
Overused abused, to be left in the worn out pail
Others strong of deeper color. discarding those that are duller
Words of flesh, blood, mud, stone, dust, rust, fire, bone be a Culler

 

Meter too one must pursue, footsteps that guide the way
Stitches in the cloth, vegetables in the broth, a beat to obey
Emotion wrapped in metaphor, meaning giving something more
But greater than all else touching the reader to the core

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  • Poetic Licence

    I don't think I have read a more creative or clever way of describing a recipe a poem, thoroughly enjoyed

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Tobani for the review and most kind words of encouragement. You are always appreciated as are your words

      • Poetic Licence

        You are very welcome

      • Priya Tomar

        Meta poem...
        Lovely food metaphors
        Fabric and threads suggest poetry is not just sponteneous but well constructed, meanings woven in........
        Very nice .

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much Priya for the read and kind words of comment they are most appreciated

          • Priya Tomar

            You are most welcome.

          • Bella Shepard

            This is truly a master class in poetry, given by the master craftsman. Excellent!

            • sorenbarrett

              You are too generous my friend I'm just a novice and amature that loves words as therapy and fun. Thank you dear Bella for your most kind encouragement

            • Tony36

              Excellent write

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Tony

                • Tony36

                  You're welcome

                • Tony Grannell

                  Hello Soren,

                  I see you were busy in the kitchen with this one. Wonderful culinary analogies to enlighten and nourish one's understanding of the art(s) of poetry and to do so with a sprinkle of humour. More informative than any lecture - experience and love of the subject rings through. Excellent.

                  Fond regards,

                  Tony.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you very much Tony always liked cooking, not so much the clean up. Ingredients make the food literal or poetic. Appreciate your comment my friend

                  • Friendship

                    Your poem embarks on a profound exploration of the transformative power of language and the art of poetry, illuminating the vital importance of vibrant, evocative words that resonate deeply with the reader on an emotional level. It masterfully juxtaposes weak and strong language, revealing how the potency of words can elevate the beauty and impact of poetry to unprecedented heights. The poem seeks to convey the intricate complexities and nuances inherent in the noble craft of writing poetry, inspiring both writers and readers to recognize the boundless power of words to evoke emotions, foster connections, and transcend boundaries.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you Friendship for the review and understanding of this piece. Your words are most appreciated

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Wonderfully written true words soren.

                      Andy

                    • jim56

                      love this it has everything feeling expression emotion
                      words say everything as you read it
                      nice flow beautifully written jim

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you very much my friend for your read and most kind words of support and encouragement they are most appreciated

                        • jim56

                          your welcome jim



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