The Poetry Group gathered as usual,
The subject of the meeting was ‘Sea’.
Poems were read,
Published poems,
Poems written by the members.
Each one was discussed,
As to what they meant to each of us.
Another one was read,
Yes it was about the sea,
He finished reading it,
And absolute silence ensued.
“What was that about?”
Was the question on our minds.
All had different views,
All were confused about it,
But then we all agreed,
This is what poetry can do,
It can confuse,
It can create discussions
Into a deeper meaning of life,
That is what is so glorious
About the wonder of poetry.
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- Comment from author about the poem: As many of you know I am the organiser of a Poetry Group, at each meeting we have a subject on which to read published poems or our own written poems. The last time the subject was 'Sea'. One of our members read "Seascape by Stephen Spender" and we did not understand it but it created an intense discussion about poetry. Seascape is on the Soundcloud above read by Stephen Spender.
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This is so true - to my mind a good poem should pose questions and leave some points open to interpretation - just like a good abstract painting. A spot-on write Andy.
Thanks Michael, it was very much like that.
Have to agree with Michael, and and excellent write Andy.
Thank you AP, most kind.
Most deservingly so. ; )
I didsh not get past the title even, with being on the sherry! You mean 'Shee Schape' by Shteephen Schpender'? I knowsh it well.
Mind you, I can only understand it after three sherries!
Yet some poems can get too complex, and we may blank them out altogether. Did anyone say ;'Garbage?!'
Nobody actually said garbage but I am sure it was on some minds.
Bit like me, being 'polite' at a poetry group, but almost nodding off through boredom, unfortunately!
The genius of Spender glows through these recited lines and led so well into your own posting on what good poetry should leave as an aftertaste. Well done for these lovely reminders dear Goldi.
Thank you Fay, much appreciated.
An abstract poem which stimulates thought is fine ... a poem so obtuse that a meaning cannot be gleaned is another. I cannot appreciate a poem that, upon careful examination, amounts to gibberish. But then, one man's gibberish is another man's poetry, I suppose.
Good, thought-provoking write, Goldie!
Thank you Louis, it certainly had the group talking.
Great write
Thank you Tony, much appreciated.
Welcome
Very good write GF! Sometimes the best intended poems are difficult to understand. But that's poetry!
Very much so Christina, thank you for reading and commenting.
Amen!
Thank Fred, much appreciated.
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