What motivates a poet to write? A poet lets words from his own imagination, intellect, and experience flow through his pen. A poet has a love of language and plays with words to create fresh, pleasant-sounding poetry. Ben Jonson said, “A good Poet’s made as well as born”, which is true. Poems are usuallyContinue reading “Poetry Is…..8”
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Bunny’s Nose
Quivering, Questing, The bunny’s nose Is always testing. Sitting in a pose Ears held high Up to the sky As the fox’s scent Is forward sent And bunny hops away And saves the day. Being aware. Staying safe. Your intuition can guide you to the right people and places. Always go with your gut instinct.Continue reading “Bunny’s Nose”
Poetry Is…7
The tone of the poem is the attitude you feel in it. Tone can be playful, funny, regretful, angry etc. Almost all poetry has messages that can be as diverse as stars. The poem has certain beauties in sound and meaning. The attitude a poet has towards his/her audience and the thing, or subjectContinue reading “Poetry Is…7”
The Hands 2
Small hands, Large hands. Hands across the miles. Hands across the globe. Clasping hands, Grasping hands. Hands of love. Fingers; Long and lean, Short and fat. Feeling with touch; Soft and smooth, Hot and cold, Day and night, Left and right. Knuckles wrap And hands clap. Nails scratch And try to match The hand thatContinue reading “The Hands 2”
Poetry Is….6
Poets are interesting people. They are creative and sensitive. They think in different ways and in new directions. Find out about the craft of poetry and how it can make your mind open and nimble. Also, writing is a worthwhile way to express yourself, whether it be as poetry or in a journal entry.Continue reading “Poetry Is….6”
Hands
The Hands. So expressive Of personality. Clasping hands, We share The love of forever. Small hands Are big enough To carry the load, And large hands Are small enough To delicately hold A flower, Without breaking a petal. Rings adorn the fingers As fortune Nips the tips Of the nails. Hands are worthy Of study.Continue reading “Hands”
Poetry Is…5
The tone of the poem is the attitude you feel in it. Tone can be playful, funny, regretful, angry etc. Almost all poetry has messages that can be as diverse as stars. The poem has certain beauties in sound and meaning. The attitude a poet has towards his/her audience and the thing, or subjectContinue reading “Poetry Is…5”
The Holiday
The long drive From here to there Consisted of lively games Of “I Spy” and “The Alphabet Game”. We three girls Would entertain Mom & Dad As we sang Campfire songs In three-part harmony In the back seat Of the car. Dad would casually Turn up his marching music tape That would try To drownContinue reading “The Holiday”
Time’s Flight
Why does time, Like a little bird, Sit on a fencepost Singing its little song? Then taking wing It flits From branch to branch As it makes its nest High in the tree. Like the little bird As it makes its way Through weather unkind To greet springtime With its melodious songs Year after year,Continue reading “Time’s Flight”
Poetry Is…3
Poetry is a pleasant surprise that can improve your outlook on the world. Poets design their poems to be read aloud. People chant it, sing it, and recite it all around the world. Speaking and singing poetry has been around for 8,000 years in all cultures. Reading poetry aloud allows you to experience theContinue reading “Poetry Is…3”
Karen Hein Poetry 