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not for understanding |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
i write not for understanding or themes of the mind i write not for comprehension or depth, or knowledge, or skill artesian-like the words simply flow and meanings follow only in the minds of those who read examining the paths i took when blind eyes saw not the soul of meanings dark and deep or wandered through the forest of phrases stripped of shallowness i write not for others, you must clearly see i write not for meaning—i write simply for me |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
And that is as it shoud be, Steaven. Enjoyed. Ida |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I, too, enjoyed this poem, steaven. I think that a good poem resonates with the reader, and in some way the reader is enriched, whether the poem is dark and heavy, or light and capricious. Art |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I always enjoy your writes! ARCTIC WIND |
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shyvl Senior Member
since 2008-04-11
Posts 531texas, usa |
I appreciated the poem and your independent approach to writing. Keep writing for yourself the rest of us won't be far behind. sharyn |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A reader's interpretation and understanding ~ or misinterpretation and misunderstanding ~ of a poet's words, comes from their own world of conceptions ~ or misconceptions. Therefore, a poet should ultimately be expressing his or her own reality and allow others to interpret it as they may. However, it is especially gratifying when there is a meeting of minds ~ and hearts ~ between the writer and the reader.  You write! I read! ~ and I always enjoy!  Linda |
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AAB Member
since 2008-04-10
Posts 99Canada |
It rings true indeed  I never tell what a poem is about and when asked if they got it right I simply reply "it means whatever you want it to mean.""Death cannot stop true love, all it can do is delay it for a while" The Princess Bride |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Steavenr, If you write only for yourself, I’d advise keeping a journal. Bobby |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Ida, thanks for the ‘mutuality’ and for the kind reply Art, you’ve well stated one of the purposes of poetry…thanks for reading and commenting ARTIC WIND, thank you kindly sharyn, your comments are always far too gracious, but thank you (for I gladly accept them, if not humbly) Linda, You have said it far better than I could ever express it…glad you enjoyed and I appreciate your lavish comments AAB, yeah…but I say that to my wife, it drives her crazy…thanks for reading James, thanks for taking the time to read and reply Bobby, thanks…I think…oh well, I think that’s a compliment. I’m far too obtuse to take it as any thing else…(and as they say, anyone who can use the word ‘obtuse’ in a sentence, probably isn’t) |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I guess we all write for "me". Sometimes what we write takes us further than we intended and sometimes we learn something new. If our journey is meaningful for others then that is a bonus to be enjoyed. Keep writing! Helen |
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