Comment from mermaids

Excellent

I do no think you left anything out here. Your words captures all facets of poetry. It exposes the depts of our wounds is a strong line that is so true and impacts the reader.

 Comment Written 13-May-2014

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reply by the author on 14-May-2014

Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from ChowChow

Exceptional

Hi Debbie... What a wonderful way to describe poetry with poetry. I think you did a great job. Even I, could not have described it so well. chowchow

 Comment Written 12-May-2014

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reply by the author on 14-May-2014

Thank you again, my friend~Debbie

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

A richness in your write. Many emotions highlight the meaning of that which we all love.
Good alliteration and poetic ambience.
Good write, my friend.
Best wishes,
RG

 Comment Written 12-May-2014

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reply by the author on 14-May-2014

Poetry is such a wonderful part of life. Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from JW

Excellent

It is nice to know that you have been able to really get in touch with yourself via poetry.

As for me, as you know, it has always been through novel writing.

Unfortunately though, recently I been having to work so much I haven't had time to do any.

JW

 Comment Written 10-May-2014

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reply by the author on 14-May-2014

Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Debbie - You have captured a lot of images within poetry and what it is to you. A well penned post and expressive in all ways, completing the circle of poetry itself.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen

 Comment Written 10-May-2014

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reply by the author on 14-May-2014

Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I think poets bare their souls much more that prose writers. Maybe that's why I don't do so well with poetry. You do a wonderful job and I can feel emotion with each word you write.

 Comment Written 10-May-2014

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reply by the author on 14-May-2014

Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

The has of way of exploring the world of poetry and defining it through her own experience of the same. I like best the following lines," Poetry's words are the notes I sing, as I find the beauty of life unfolding". Thanks for sharing this.

 Comment Written 10-May-2014

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reply by the author on 14-May-2014

Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I guess poetry could be likened to a painting or musical composition! I liked your defining explanations of what poetry can mean, they are comprehensive and accurate, I guess we would all agree with you. This is an eloquent, well written narrative! Well done, Debbie, blessings, Roy,

 Comment Written 10-May-2014

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reply by the author on 14-May-2014

Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from surrender

Good

I see that this one goes something between a prose and a poem. To me this didn't work too well as a poem, neither was it meaningful as prose. But I agree with the contents you wrote regarding what is poetry.

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 Comment Written 10-May-2014

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reply by the author on 14-May-2014

Prose poetry is a unique blend. Here's some info. Not everyone likes them aand very few are written on FS:

The prose poem walks a thin line between poetry and prose. It became popular with poets like Charles Baudelaire, Oscar Wilde and Robert Bly because it offered freedom from structure and form. Prose poetry does not use poetic meter, rhyme, line breaks or stanzas. But it does retain the repetition, language and imagery of poetry. Unlike prose, the prose poem is not as concerned with plot or narrative and its point of view is more reflective and turned inward. The prose poem can be a paragraph, three paragraphs, a page or many pages.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
1.Know that you won't have to worry about rules of form. Rhyme schemes, meter, stanza and line breaks don't apply.
2. Consider the structure of prose. Prose poems take the shape of paragraphs and contain sentences and sentences fragments.
3. Think about a time where you were struck by a particular image, how you came upon that image, how that image made you feel and what went through your mind when you saw it.
4. Write about that experience. Pay particular attention to describing the image and your emotions in detail. Use poetic devices like consonance, assonance, simile, metaphor, repetition and symbol. You can tell a story in your poem, but it comes second to the language (or how you tell the story).
5. Don't worry about correct punctuation right now. You may be writing a prose poem, but you still want to keep the effects of poetry. Sometimes correct punctuation can hurt the rhythm you've established. Your prose poem can contain sentence fragments and very long sentences.
6. Read over your prose poem. Take note of the language you've used. See if you can add more detail. Take note of the story or the thoughts you've expressed. See if anything needs to be added or revised.
7. See if you have an epiphany. Not all poems need epiphanies, but some really benefit from them. See if the poem's train of thought naturally leads to an epiphany or a closing thought or image to leave with.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Poetry is the language of my heart and soul. By exposing emotions and promoting self-discovery, we reveal acceptance of self and others. Poetry is rooted in authenticity and spirituality. It soothes and nourishes creativity and joy while maintaining health.
You are so right...poetry which I submerged for years has been a balm through teenage years and a joy beyond...
Well done .i loved it
God bless

 Comment Written 10-May-2014

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reply by the author on 14-May-2014

Thank you, my friend~Debbie