"Go Find The Poet"

When you've mused upon an imaginary crop
of fertile prosaic locution,
but your drought burdened brain just won't grow it...
....go find the poet!

When you embark upon a thinker's boat
going in the wrong direction,
and the opposing current just won't let you row it...
....go find the poet!

When searching for the perfect word or phrase
to complete a thought,
and writer's block insists you just don't know it...
....go find the poet!

When trying to impress a potential date
with a well rehearsed pitch,
but your lack of creativity just won't throw it...
....go find the poet!

When for hours you practice with a mirror
a notably good speech,
but 'something's' missing that's sure to blow it...
....go find the poet!

When hearing something so very beautiful
you're left standing in AWE,
then begin to wonder, to whom do you owe it?
....go find the poet!



PROSAIC: Belonging to or characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry.
LOCUTION: A verbal expression or phrase - manner of speech or expression.
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Posted: Feb 2012
About this poem:
Just a silly attempt to acknowledge the worth of the poets!! :-)

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Comments (11)

lucy1777
Hi swadewave wonderful write!
niah9
Clever swade.....Kathyyay
swade777
Hi Lucy! Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on this little tribute to all you poets out there!! hug
swade777
Niah, it's been a long time since I've been able to be active on the site. Every year right around Feb / Mar. my schedule begins getting CrAzY busy and I'm lucky to spend any time on my lap-top. It's great to see that many of the familiar faces are still here at the corner!! It's almost like coming home for a visit to see family! hug Thanks for taking the time to visit my poem and to share your comment.
steve1223
Nice to hear from you again


cheers cheers
Macduff5
Hi Swade,

What you say is all too true. The right words in the right sequence that can express. That's what poets try to do. Easier said than done. cheers
Maxeen_1
Hi swade
I so enjoyed your poetic.. take on the Poet excellenty A1 Original :) ]wine thumbs up gift
When you embark upon a thinker's boat
going in the wrong direction,
and the opposing current just won't let you row it...
....go find the poet!
swade777
Steve, McDuff and Maxeen.... I'd make individual statements of gratitude to each one of you, but I'm in a bit of a hurry this morning, but wanted to acknowledge my sincere appreciation to each one of you for your kind remarks!! Blessings to all 3 of you where ever you are today! handshake to the men, and hug to Maxeen!
Fellsman
Hi John


Don't knock your own work (there are enough people in this life ready to hand out knocks).

The philosophy behind this write is quite astute - poetry is relaxing, expressive, disciplined, creative and richly satisfying.

If by going to find the poet the the writer succeeds in finding his or herself, that is the most desirable of outcomes.

A fine write...

Bill wine
adjhe
This is direct and to the point telling everyone how important poets are. This is just a great poem it really says it all. NICEapplause applause cheering cheering banana banana
swade777
I hesitate making these appreciative comments only because it continues to place my work at the top of the list, but more importantly, I DO want to express my gratitude to all who share their comments, views and time with me in making remarks about my poetry.

Bill, "Thank You Sir!" Your word of advice is gratefully acknowledged and appreciated!!

adjhe..... you're a new face on this forum from when I was last 'actively involved'.... great to see you on board with some of the world's finest people!!!! Thank you so much for your generous remarks about my poetry. hug
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