Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Ars Poetica - [from 2.22.05]

A poem should be compelling and mysterious

As the moonlight,

Secretive

As soft whispers to the ears,

Carefree as a flying horse

Of where rain clouds have dampened,

A poem should be silent

As the moonbeams.

A poem should be a sparkle in life

As the stars glimmer,

Soaring, as the sun rises,

The magic colors of nature,

Flying, as the light fades

The written language of beauty--

A poem should be a sparkle in life

As the stars glimmer.

A poem should be equal to:

Something true.

For all the love in the world

An endless journey and silent trial.

For joy

The shimmering waves crash at the shore—

A poem should not speak,

But inspire.

1 comment:

Sofia Scarlett said...

I am very greatly inspired... my new motto is .....


first rule of writing,
never write what you know.
~Joe~Little Women~