do not give up

chadwick

well done
and yes it is all there inside of you

mysticweed

chadwick wrote:

well done
and yes it is all there inside of you

NOW
i am content

chadwick

lettinggo wrote:

chadwick wrote:

well done
and yes it is all there inside of you

NOW
i am content

hey, thank you.
that is nice of you.
it is really a great piece.
thank you for your talent.

mysticweed

chadwick wrote:

lettinggo wrote:

chadwick wrote:

well done
and yes it is all there inside of you

NOW
i am content

hey, thank you.
that is nice of you.
it is really a great piece.
thank you for your talent.

talent schmalent
i am way too left brained to have talent
creativity eludes me 99% of the time
once in a while i get lucky
(and sometimes i write )

chadwick

lettinggo wrote:

talent schmalent
i am way too left brained to have talent
creativity eludes me 99% of the time
once in a while i get lucky
(and sometimes i write )

ok... i understand
talent schmalent
at least you didn't kick me.

i'd have kicked someone if they said to me "thank you for your talent"
whamo, ninja poetry

tremors

Here's the book I saw I thought looked interesting - 'The Making of a Poem' - A Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms'

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Poem-Nor ... 0393321789

Your poem made me remember it lettinggo

Goes through, explains and (most importantly) features lots of poetry written using different forms and structures. Seemed to have some nice stuff in, regardless of the focus on the form

This anthology illuminates the history, practice, and wonder of our most elusive art, poetry. Intended for all those who love poetry, including teachers, readers, writers, and students, the book should be valued by those who feel that an understanding of form-sonnet, ballad, villanelle, and sestina would enhance their appreciation of poetry, but are daunted by the terms, the names, and the histories of various poetic forms. The anthology draws the reader in, by example and explanation, to the excitement and entertainment of these forms. It explains their origins, traces their development, and shows examples from the past and present. In a feature called "the form at a glance" the reader can try his or her own hand writing a particular form. Included are essays by each of the editors describing their own personal journeys toward a form for their poetic voice. Above all, this anthology shows that poetic form is a continuing adventure.

I quite liked the way it was presented - and coming from someone who has little respect for structures!!

tchaliz

"Not so, everything is there daughter
do not give up yet"

You are not empty, or you would not be writing;
Everyhing is there and it hurts, it sure does, but , please don't let no one make you think you are empty;
T.

mysticweed

tchaliz wrote:

"Not so, everything is there daughter
do not give up yet"

You are not empty, or you would not be writing;
Everyhing is there and it hurts, it sure does, but , please don't let no one make you think you are empty;
T.

Thanks, T

DangDang

lettinggo wrote:

chadwick wrote:

well done
and yes it is all there inside of you

NOW
i am content

You mean you found the answer inside of you?***
Your "yet" is fulfilled then?

mysticweed

DangDang wrote:

lettinggo wrote:

chadwick wrote:

well done
and yes it is all there inside of you

NOW
i am content

You mean you found the answer inside of you?***
Your "yet" is fulfilled then?

I have simply acclimated myself to not knowing
and found some joy in believing that no one else knows either

tremors

lettinggo wrote:

I have simply acclimated myself to not knowing
and found some joy in believing that no one else knows either

Right! Anyone who thinks they really know what's going on at this stage of the human race is just plain old bullshitting.


Billy Elliot (Movie):

Billy: I think I'm scared, Dad.
Dad: That's okay, son. We're all scared.
Billy: Well... if I don't like it, can I still come back?

Dad: Are you kidding? We've let out your room....

acrossssSsssshittt

lettinggo wrote:

I went to my mother
I need answers please
She barely turned her head
'Maybe so, just not from me"

I went to my father
Will you give me answers
"I've never given you anything
so why start now" he sneers

I went to church
Can you tell me the truth?
"yes, you have been unwelcome here
since you outgrew your youth"

The ocean always comforts
so I went to the sea
Have you any answers?
She said "You are what you seek"

I am my own answer?
I asked with a start
She said "It has been so all along
search deep inside your heart"

But my heart is empty
I cried with regret
"Not so, everything is there daughter
do not give up yet"

one of the best poems I've ever read... it helps the empty, at times broken soul... thank you

acrossssSsssshittt

lettinggo wrote:

...

The ocean always comforts
so I went to the sea
Have you any answers?
She said "You are what you seek"

here's to the ocean : )

StillHere

i'm just finding this today
i don't know what brought me here
but i'm glad something did
to find your words
and find comfort
in knowing we are not alone

thank you for writing that
it means so much

peace and happy holidays
may the oceans continue to speak to you
and help you find your truth

peace,
jo

mysticweed

wow
thanks so very much jo
i needed a lift today

StillHere wrote:

i'm just finding this today
i don't know what brought me here
but i'm glad something did
to find your words
and find comfort
in knowing we are not alone

thank you for writing that
it means so much

peace and happy holidays
may the oceans continue to speak to you
and help you find your truth

peace,
jo

tremors

dickweed wrote:

I went to my mother
I need answers please
She barely turned her head
'Maybe so, just not from me"

I went to my father
Will you give me answers
"I've never given you anything
so why start now" he sneers

I went to church
Can you tell me the truth?
"yes, you have been unwelcome here
since you outgrew your youth"

The ocean always comforts
so I went to the sea
Have you any answers?
She said "You are what you seek"

I am my own answer?
I asked with a start
She said "It has been so all along
search deep inside your heart"

But my heart is empty
I cried with regret
"Not so, everything is there daughter
do not give up yet"

Very good poem. Still.

mysticweed

tremors wrote:

dickweed wrote:

I went to my mother
I need answers please
She barely turned her head
'Maybe so, just not from me"

I went to my father
Will you give me answers
"I've never given you anything
so why start now" he sneers

I went to church
Can you tell me the truth?
"yes, you have been unwelcome here
since you outgrew your youth"


The ocean always comforts
so I went to the sea
Have you any answers?
She said "You are what you seek"

I am my own answer?
I asked with a start
She said "It has been so all along
search deep inside your heart"

But my heart is empty
I cried with regret
"Not so, everything is there daughter
do not give up yet"

Very good poem. Still.

thanks k
always a pleasure

PilateOfTheStorm

dickweed wrote:

I went to my mother
I need answers please
She barely turned her head
'Maybe so, just not from me"

I went to my father
Will you give me answers
"I've never given you anything
so why start now" he sneers

I went to church
Can you tell me the truth?
"yes, you have been unwelcome here
since you outgrew your youth"


The ocean always comforts
so I went to the sea
Have you any answers?
She said "You are what you seek"

I am my own answer?
I asked with a start
She said "It has been so all along
search deep inside your heart"

But my heart is empty
I cried with regret
"Not so, everything is there daughter
do not give up yet"

woah, just read this

loved it
completely loved it
rereading it
amazing
absolutely amazing
just so much there that i can relate to
brilliant

mysticweed

electricxlovex wrote:

dickweed wrote:

I went to my mother
I need answers please
She barely turned her head
'Maybe so, just not from me"

I went to my father
Will you give me answers
"I've never given you anything
so why start now" he sneers

I went to church
Can you tell me the truth?
"yes, you have been unwelcome here
since you outgrew your youth"


The ocean always comforts
so I went to the sea
Have you any answers?
She said "You are what you seek"

I am my own answer?
I asked with a start
She said "It has been so all along
search deep inside your heart"

But my heart is empty
I cried with regret
"Not so, everything is there daughter
do not give up yet"

woah, just read this

loved it
completely loved it
rereading it
amazing
absolutely amazing
just so much there that i can relate to
brilliant

i just read this
thank you for your kindness