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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
A wordsmith crafts , in forge of thought, two constructs crude , though finely wrought. For each may pass , to fulfill a need , in solitude , fruits born of seed . Not judged by half , with both employed , and in full light , across the void , add wheat to chaff , in such a way , to coax insight , from matter gray . ------------------ |
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Craig Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 444 |
I’m am not known for my poetic prowess, nor for my eloquence in prose. I have decided that a reply in verse is applicable in this case, I must apologize in advance for my attempt. ( have you ever tried marrying this style with acrostic poetry) Which is the chaff, the left or right Each poem read, with equal might, Less in their wrath, than each may seem Look to the head, but they can’t dream Deny this claim, what they can see Or what I say, yet know to be No search for fame, a clever game Enjoy your day, I’m glad you came ------------------ Yes, I admit your general rule. That every poet is a fool: But I myself may serve to show it. That every fool is not a poet. |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Craig, Thank you for your reply . Not being a student of poetry (but about to become one) I am not familiar with the technical aspects of verse. This poem was written in response to feedback from Ron on another poem I had submitted . Until that time , I had no idea that poems could be read in more than one direction . This idea intrigued me , so I tried to see how many ways a rhyme could be worked without losing all cohesion . I believe this could be read five ways . I have enjoyed your writings , and look forward to more . In the , mean time I will do some research to get a clue as to what you're talking about . Thanks again , and I did enjoy the poetic reply . |
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Craig Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 444 |
Read the first letter of each line in my poem, it may give you an idea how Acrostic poems work. By the way I can't believe you are a student of poetry, a master perhaps!! ------------------ Yes, I admit your general rule. That every poet is a fool: But I myself may serve to show it. That every fool is not a poet. |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Excellent , " there are none so blind as those who would not see ". Actually i had thought of trying to work this in , I was just unaware of the correct terminology . Thanks again . ------------------ |
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