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Something about Poetry that Grips Me

There’s something about poetry that grips me Like gravity does the moon, While I keep trying to let it go It treats me like a loon. As if I can’t control myself And these urges in my veins, To compose another line or two And extinguish all the flames. Like a Phoenix that keeps rising From out of the deep dark blue, And never allows my mind to rest, No matter where or what I do. To alleviate these phantom-like flashes Of memories like comet tails, Shooting across my mind and sky As if carrying the Holy Grail. Portending they have something important to say To the world, to you and me, And yet in the end it’s more like the wind Whispering like Sirens of Titan, “Set us free.” With notions of emotions Full of love, lust, hate and loss, The circle of life through dark and light And Jesus on the Cross. Let the words come forth right out of the source Of wherever thoughts are conceived, The Quantum Field, the “Plenum” revealed The Great Maker of all we think and believe. The vacuum of space where only a trace Of vibration quivers out there, Sending the Muses to confound and confuse us Poets who dutifully dare. As I do what I must to let go and trust These poetic thoughts that abound, That the words will unfold like silver and gold And a treasure may someday be found. © Terrell Martin, 02/22/2025

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Date: 2/23/2025 11:20:00 AM
This is such a great tribute to poetry. Write on!
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Terrell Martin
Date: 2/23/2025 2:47:00 PM
Thanks Andrea, I always enjoy your comments and appreciate your visits. Take care
Date: 2/23/2025 9:43:00 AM
Dear Terrell, Your brilliant poem examines the poet's volatile connection with poetry. It explores the creative process, inspiration challenges, and emotional depth of poetry. The poem discusses creativity, inspiration, and the duality of human emotions including love, passion, hate, and loss. The poet struggles to let go of these writing urges while feeling driven to express them in poetry. Metaphors and similes produce vivid imagery in your poem. The intensity and cycle of inspiration are shown by phrases like "gravity does the moon" and "Phoenix that keeps rising". Using terms like “phantom-like flashes,” “comet tails,” and “Holy Grail” increases the poet's spiritual experience.
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Date: 2/22/2025 5:48:00 PM
Very Nice Terrell. Your words do unfold like silver and gold in this poem.
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Terrell Martin
Date: 2/23/2025 8:15:00 AM
Thank you, Oliver. Your thoughts are silver and gold as well. I sincerely appreciate your time and thoughtfulness. All the best to you & yours, Terrell

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