~ THE HEART OF A POET ~
{the beginning is the end}
In the heart of poetry
I have found
True love,
My love for words
And phrases,
Just waiting there
Shining there,
Ever-morphing
Into that which births
The children of my soul,
And in each
Incarnation,
I gather
A little piece,
Of artistic
Resonance,
I hide it in a golden box
And store it beneath
My bed
Where, each time I look inside
I find myself
Surprised,
For my children
They do flourish
Into independence,
Living lives all their own,
And when a friend
Comes to me
Appreciating
What I have created
I am always
More,
Than sincerely grateful
That the universe
Has given me
The words to carry on
For poets, All poets,
Are so consistently
Under-appreciated,
And as I turn the page
On this part
of my life,
I find a smile, as a new tear
Rolls down my cheek....
And so,
I hold my pen up high
and I begin to write,
~ Chapter One ~
Once, upon, a time...
Tony Taylor
* 1st edit ~ from 2014
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Awwww so beautifully written from Tony’s sincerity ❤️❤️❤️
Thanx JILL!!.....your support says it all.......I am your ever-friend!!........T xo : )
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Wow this is stunning Tony. I think most poets on here will relate to this poetically charged piece, on what it feels like to be a poet. Having been one myself since I was a teen, this really shines for me. Poetry isn’t about money. The value is all in the words and feelings/imagery penned on the page. It is how a reader soaks up our thoughts and digests them into a reflection of their own life journey. Using poetry as a stepping stone toward those great unknown territories, normally never challenged or given insight. Your piece brims with the beauty that poetry instills in the poet and the reader
PINNED my wonderful poetic friend :) x
Yes GWEN!!....and I agree wholeheartedly with you......especially since we have discussed this on several occasions and become convinced of our shared hypotheses.....Poets do not become poets simply for fame, money, or some altruistic sense!!.....they do it for ALL the reasons you are thinking of right now......self expression fulfills a need an inherent need that simply will not be denied....... regardless of the environment into which it may be born.........thank you SO much for your insightful words......and your passionate sense of poetic potential......you rock girlfriend!!.......Glide On Love!!.......T xo : )
wonderful poem i love it
Thanx GREG!....you words are greatly appreciated!!.......smiles......T xo : )
Tony, Jill, Gwen and Greg say it so well and I second and champion all their sentiments.
A beautifully written poem you have conceived and lovingly presented, for all to admire your grateful thoughts regarding poetry and all it can graciously give.
Pinned and so well respectfully done sir.
Thank you SHAUN!!....it really makes me smile when you call me Sir!!........makes me feel important!! (smiles)...LOL!!.......thanx for making me smile brother!!........LOVE & ROCKETS!!.......T xo " )
Great work Tony.
Each poem good or not so good is a personal creation plucked out of the ether. Words/thoughts arranged in such a way to convey creation.
JP
Wow JP!!....you actually formed sentences here.......must mean I've done somethin' right......cuz you normally just have these short little ~"power phrases" you apply to writes!!......so THANK YOU so much for this!!......I appreciate it VERY much!!.......smiles.......T xo : )
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My brother and friend Sir Tony.
This is another Masterpiece expressed with grace.
To think that new beginners like me, were the only ones
that felt this way is an understatement.
But you are always demonstrating your love for the art of poetry
and at its core, is the love you have for Every writer.
You are Special my friend.
This one.. Liked and Pinned!
Yay!! Cool!!.......thanx so much, but this is WAY too kind......I have only followed the lead from others who have done the same for me.......Thank you again Sir Barker!!......I am humbled and most appreciative!!......Lots of Love to you and yours!!.......T xo : )
Love this ...what style to write, what perspective to choose, what words to use, what feelings to convey, what story to tell, ...writing is a whole sweetshop of words and intent, ( well, in my case used to be) ... thoroughly enjoyed this write Tony X
So happy you enjoyed it Miss MARION!!......I 'DO so look forward to your comments......so very kind and insightful......and creative....I like the "sweetshop" metaphor!!....you should use that in a poem or something!!....smiles and thanks..........T xo : )
Hi Tony, this write is so relatable.
Like I've mentioned many times...your positive comments inspire many others to write and keep writing. I feel like one of your children who has 'Flourished to independence'.
Great write - Syd xo
LOL!!! LOL!!......you're a Trip man!!......"Like one of my children...." ......wow!!......you're messin' with my head SYD!!.......don't do it man......my head could potentially become a registered weapon if you keep filling with this kind of explosive material!! (smiles).......you're the coolest man.....the coolest!!.......LOVE & ROCKETS!!..........T xo : )
Just speaking the Gods honest truth Tony. Surely you can remember when I first joined Cosmofunnel...quite shy with my forced rhymes and little imagery.
You...among others gave me confidence.
Thank you - Syd xo
Tony
I am glad your words give you peace.
We all need that.
There will undoubtedly be many of us who can both appreciate and personally relate to the message so skillfully woven throughout this fine example of our chosen craft .................... top marks dear poet pinned and liked proper, like wot it should be ...................... Neville :)