Poetry
These are the colors:
Green as the growing grass,
Blue as the sky above,
Red as the rose’s blush,
Pink as the sun’s first light at dawn,
Yellow as the buttercup’s brass,
Orange as the fruity splash,
Purple as the orchid’s bloom,
Rusty as the camouflaged coat,
Black as technology’s image,
White as your smile’s touch:
Colors that make my world go round.
Trusty runners
Fit my feet
And step with me
As I walk
Thru life.
The soles are worn
But they still have grip
And don’t slip
Even when the weather’s wet.
The shoes wrap my feet
In comfort and
Tiny grits and gravels
Cannot get to my toes
Because
My shoe coverings
Protect me from
Little irritants.
My shoes lead the way
And the path I walk
Will be straight and forward
And evenly paced
With each step I take,
Thanks to my shoes.
Sitting under
A green umbrella
We sit and
Watch life go by.
As we
Talk
And
Laugh
In amiable voices
I sip
My Zen tea,
While my friend
Drinks his
Medium roast
Coffee.
Sometimes,
Others join us
For awhile
And
Share
A conversation
About
Interesting
Thoughts,
Then,
It is time
To move on
And let our chairs
Be occupied
By the next
Visiting patrons.
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 the whole poem. If you read poetry aloud, you will understand it and remember more about the context of the poem. Always keep a dictionary handy when reading poetry to help with any new words that come up. Before you read it out loud, read it first in your head to scope out the poem. Then, try reading it out loud following the punctuation, and pausing at the end of each line. Don’t shout or whisper. Your tone should be conversational and engaged. Read at a moderate, deliberate pace. Enunciate and pronounce the words clearly. Enjoy the richness of poetry!
Sorry is a word
That is too often heard.
It should be spoken from the heart:
Apology is an art.
Sincerely spoken
It can fix the broken
And mend the fences
As it breaks down defences.
Let us be forgiven
For being so driven.
Mistakes can happen
So let’s keep on laughing.
Things are not as bad
As they are simply mad
And they sometimes seem
To be a bad dream.
Forgotten is best,
Let’s give it a rest
And continue without a scene.
Write about a pet you or someone else has. Describe the animal’s unique personality and appearance. What do you imagine he says when interacting with you? What is his favorite toy or activity? What is his favorite treat? How old is he? How long have you had him? Where did he come from?
Poems can be about anything but are usually fondly associated with love. The love poem can be pleasant, beautiful, unforgettable, and moving. The love poem can get people to notice more of their own lives, sharpen their awareness, and pay attention to things they’d never considered before. The love poem can also be melancholy and moody. Interpret the poems for yourself; be sensitively aware and have a flexible spirit. Love poetry is all around you. It is written all over the globe and demonstrates that humanity has common ways of expressing ourselves even though we are so different in many other ways.
Coffee – a brilliant
Invention.
Wake up! Socialize!
Choose cream or milk.
Sugar or sweetener swallows
The bitter taste.
Chewy grounds,
Muddy water,
Liquid heat.
Pop a breath mint
To devour
Bad breath.
Tea – straight from
The orient.
Easy on the stomach.
Calming to the mind.
A great watery flavor
Hot or cold.
It can fix your troubles
With its mild
Caffeinated mix.
Juice – squeezed from
Tasty fruits.
Gives energy
With vitamin C
And
Liquid sunshine.
Your go go
To get moving
On those
Sluggish mornings.
Gets the blood
Moving and
The muscles pumped.
Water – the basis of life.
Clear and cool.
Refreshing and revitalizing.
Liquid, solid, and gas.
The foundation
And origin
Of all creatures.
Purging and cleansing
And necessary for
All of Life’s thirsty
Situations.
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 usually structured in lines rather than in paragraphs. They consist of image, sound, and rhythm. Poems uncover truths and are spontaneous outpourings of powerful feelings. It is important for the reader to relate to the poet’s words. Read the poem once silently, then once out loud, in order to get a better understanding of the poet’s intentions. What is the first impression? A poem usually has plural meanings. Arming yourself with a dictionary is good advice. What tone or mood does the poem have?
Write about your favorite/least favorite restaurant or meeting place. What is their specialty? Why do you go/not go there? Is it the food or drink? The service? The atmosphere? Any special memories about the place? How long have you been a customer?
Karen Hein Poetry