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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Author:
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- Published: July 20th, 2025 03:15
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I don't think I have read a more creative or clever way of describing a recipe a poem, thoroughly enjoyed
Thank you Tobani for the review and most kind words of encouragement. You are always appreciated as are your words
You are very welcome
Meta poem...
Lovely food metaphors
Fabric and threads suggest poetry is not just sponteneous but well constructed, meanings woven in........
Very nice .
Thank you so much Priya for the read and kind words of comment they are most appreciated
You are most welcome.
This is truly a master class in poetry, given by the master craftsman. Excellent!
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
Excellent write
Thank you Tony
You're welcome
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.
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
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.
Thank you Friendship for the review and understanding of this piece. Your words are most appreciated
Wonderfully written true words soren.
Andy
Thanks so much Gold
love this it has everything feeling expression emotion
words say everything as you read it
nice flow beautifully written jim
Thank you very much my friend for your read and most kind words of support and encouragement they are most appreciated
your welcome jim
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