Saturday, March 21, 2009

Joy's Song

Pencils, paints, pens
Implements of impression
Allowing full expression
The opus and the proclamation
Indispensable declaration
Mind's tools, hands employ
Application's imagination
Life's sure joy

Perception's lens
Observe and scrutinize
Speculation's contemplation
Ideas amalgamate and crystallize
Visual refraction
Artistic contraction
Necessary respiration
Life's imagination

Pleasure in observation
Joy in creation
Satisfaction in transformation
Beauty speaking to us
Art speaking through us
Revelation's integration
The Creator's manifestation
Through man's imagination


Written by me a few years ago for a creative writing class...posted in honor of World Poetry Day.
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13 comments:

  1. soulbrushMarch 22, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    what a great great poem stevie, world poetry day, how you know these things?

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowMarch 22, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Isn't it true that art brings us joy. Love your poem.

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  3. ZuzanaMarch 22, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Wow, some of those words I have not even heard before. That is a very unique and intelligent poem and a great way of honoring a poetry day.
    Hope your Sunday is great.;)

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  4. ArtPropelledMarch 22, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    I'm impressed Stevie! Have a great Sunday.

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  5. LaviniaMarch 22, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful.

    "Visual refraction
    Artistic contraction
    Necessary respiration
    Life's imagination"

    I *do* believe that art is as necessary as breathing for creative artistic people like you.

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  6. MuseSwingsMarch 22, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    For once I shall agree with Livy.

    It's a wonderful poem! Thought provocing, meaningful and true. Thank you for sharing!

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  7. LaviniaMarch 22, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Hey, I've tagged you for a meme! Pop over to the birdbath to see what it's about...

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  8. neetzyMarch 22, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    I love it. I may post this is my studio! It is great inspiration for us painter types. Thanks.

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  9. DaveMarch 23, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    I also liked your poem Steviewren. - Dave

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  10. skywindMarch 23, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    The passage of this poem, I heard a very happy song of the soul. :)
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  11. julie kingMarch 23, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    very well-said!!! love all the "ations"!!

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  12. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 23, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Very nice! Isn't all of April poetry month?

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  13. NihalMarch 24, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    Accept my belated happy Poetry Day wishes, Steph. Joy in creation, satisfaction in transformation, the Creator's manifestation, Through man's imagination,... these lines made me feel so good, while sun shining over us so strongly early this morning here.
    Loved Loved Loved your writing talent, you're so blessed!

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