Poetry

Mmm! How do you discuss poetry without dissecting it and taking all the soul and rhythm out of it? Poetry is an art form in which words are used to paint a picture. There are many formal styles of poetry which, for the purist define it. For me, poetry is using words to paint a detailed, sensuous picture of emotions, or illustrate a story. It can be fun and loosely formed in rhyme, or free form. Rhythm, metre, rhyme, assonance and alliteration all come together in different combinations to form poetry. All cultures have their own particular poetic forms and that may be the Shakespearian sonnet of England, the Haiku of Japan, or even the Persian ...

I am not sure of the definitions of this category, but anyway I have decided to post some of my poetry (feel free to correct me on the use of this category). This is very recent, and the first poetry I have written in a very long time. I had some poetry published when I was a lot younger, but my inspiration seemed to have left until recently. Hopefully, it's not all tripe! Remember me, my love, as the one who carried you. Remember me, my love, as the one who held you, comforted you, loved you. Remember me, as the one who cherished you more than all others, who will always love you, who devotes my heart and soul ...

In the Fall of 2006 I had a curious piece of inspiration that developed over time into a series loosely entitled Who Sings Now? Each post began with a poem inspired by a Nature Teacher; an animal, plant, stone, etc found in Nature that carries a Totemic lesson for us. Everyone would have fun guessing who inspired the poem, and when someone guessed right I would post the Totem portion of the article. Dooyoo is not especially compatible with this posting format, and non-consumer writing is not the focus here either. However, I love to share these and hear the feedback that comes when one of these Teachers reaches out and touches someone's life. So, here is the ...