Story and poetry
Why do we write story and poetry?
A Poem by Coyote Poetry
Old wise saying. “Nothing good to say. Say nothing.”
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is a sacred incarnation of a smile.
Poetry is a sigh that dries the tears.
Poetry is a spirit who dwells in the soul,
who nourishment is the heart,
who wine is affection.
Poetry that comes not in this form is a false messiah.
Kahlil Gibran.
Perfection
Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry,
The philosophy which does not make me laugh
and the greatness which does not bow before children.
Kahlil Gibran
Why do we write poetry and story?
Kahlil Gibran expressed the real reasons for writing above.
Poetry and story is not to offend.
It can teach, motivate and make you cry or laugh.
Be graceful for writer’s who shared their words and thoughts.
Never be negative in public.
Send a personal e-mail with an offer of assistance.
Poetry can dance on a page.
Can make us envision beauty or pain.
May take us to a new world of fantasy or a journey into the past.
There is no perfect Poet or Writer.
We must find a proper edge of understanding with the reader.
Words should be a pleasure to read. Not a challenge.
We need a billion new writer’s and Poet’s.
People who see and understand our world.
A person who tried to understand history, love and modern times.
People need hope and dreams.
Not sadness and naysayers.
Better to be a kind teacher than looking for weaknesses in our things.
Thank you Writer’s Cafe for reading my poetry and story.
Many had assisted an old man.
Remember never too old to learn.
A wise person tried to learn something new dally.
Kindness and love lead to good places and good friendship.
Thank you.
Coyote
John Castellenas
Awesome work!!! simple words for a grand work
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Thank you Donna Maria. I appreciate the comment.
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This taught me a lot, however not all are receptive when a reader conveys his/her views
either on the grammar usage or the obscurity.
Totally agree with your thought on “no one is perfect” , but nowadays the self-proclaimed poets or writers write to be instantly viral and famous and not for the sake of expressing.
They are rather of a view that “all is good and no point learning as far as likes and comments are pouring in 🙂
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If you write to become famous. You won’t succeed. Best readers are not rock stars. Are regular people expressing their thoughts into entertaining words. Old wisdom. Write for yourself and hope other people will appreciate your work.
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Can’t agree more 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for the reblogged. I do appreciate.
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Always a pleasure to share your words/works with followers, John!!
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Thank you so much, John for this great post! Such truth and wisdom!! Also, wanted to thank you so very much for the seed of inspiration you left me in your line – “Poetry Can Dance On A Page”! I wasn’t even able to get past that line before it made me pick up a pen and write!! Such a compelling thought!! Bravo, John!!!
My piece is titled – “Her Words Danced”. Hope to post it soon!
Chuck
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I look forward to reading the poem and thank you for reading and the kind words.
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