The Poet
a short poem ~ FreeVerse23 total reviews
Comment from June Sargent
Maybe he senses there are no real feelings behind the multitude of words being uttered. When one is surrounded by people and yet still feels alone, it's time to leave. At least that's my take on this free verse. Probably totally off base!
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Maybe he senses there are no real feelings behind the multitude of words being uttered. When one is surrounded by people and yet still feels alone, it's time to leave. At least that's my take on this free verse. Probably totally off base!
Comment Written 07-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, June... sometimes I feel overcome by the noise of many words when I'm in a crowd... hence the poem :)
Melissa
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is a thoughtful poem, Melissa. Great pictures to accompany your words. I understand being overcome by the noise and chatter at parties. It's good to have a quiet corner to think and write. Blessings. Carol
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This is a thoughtful poem, Melissa. Great pictures to accompany your words. I understand being overcome by the noise and chatter at parties. It's good to have a quiet corner to think and write. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Carol... sometimes I feel overcome by the noise of many words when I'm in a crowd... hence the poem :)
Melissa
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Great images and nice presentation, Melissa.
-I like your poem about the poet.
-He is his own person, not interested in small talk
in a crowded room where you can't hear yourself think.
-A very good concluding verse shows the difference
between the words used by the group and by the poet.
-Very well done!!
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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-Great images and nice presentation, Melissa.
-I like your poem about the poet.
-He is his own person, not interested in small talk
in a crowded room where you can't hear yourself think.
-A very good concluding verse shows the difference
between the words used by the group and by the poet.
-Very well done!!
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Pam... sometimes I feel overcome by the noise of many words when I'm in a crowd... hence the poem :)
Melissa
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You are very welcome, Melissa, and thanks for sharing where your idea came from. They do come from some unusual places sometimes.
Comment from judiverse
Interesting, and a great take from the poet's perspective. I can imagine the poet wants to be selective about the words he or she uses. Some forms call for brevity. What to do when you get an overload of words? Which reminds me of my sister-in-law. She talks on and on. Fascinating presentation. judi
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Interesting, and a great take from the poet's perspective. I can imagine the poet wants to be selective about the words he or she uses. Some forms call for brevity. What to do when you get an overload of words? Which reminds me of my sister-in-law. She talks on and on. Fascinating presentation. judi
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Judi... sometimes I feel overcome by the noise of many words when I'm in a crowd... hence the poem :)
Melissa
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You're very welcome. I know what you mean. If there's a lot of noise, you can hardly hear the people nearest to you. judi
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Yes, it is too bad yet in a crowded room full of laughter and fun-filled engaging activities the poet is the first to leave. I do not like to go to parties for that very same reason I see the waste of words being spoken and the senseless fun at someone else's expense.
So, I do not care if I leave early I have much better things to do at home.
Jesse
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Yes, it is too bad yet in a crowded room full of laughter and fun-filled engaging activities the poet is the first to leave. I do not like to go to parties for that very same reason I see the waste of words being spoken and the senseless fun at someone else's expense.
So, I do not care if I leave early I have much better things to do at home.
Jesse
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Jesse... sometimes I feel overcome by the noise of many words when I'm in a crowd... hence the poem :)
Melissa
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I do not like crowded rooms with too much noise either.
Jesse
Comment from Jasmine Girl
It's interesting that poets would want to leave the party first. Is this a real life experience? I can understand that most dialogues there are meaningless. I often get very tired in parties yet I'm just to polite to leave, so my husband and I are usually the last to leave.
Excellent.
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It's interesting that poets would want to leave the party first. Is this a real life experience? I can understand that most dialogues there are meaningless. I often get very tired in parties yet I'm just to polite to leave, so my husband and I are usually the last to leave.
Excellent.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Lisa... sometimes I feel overcome by the noise of many words when I'm in a crowd... hence the poem :)
Melissa
Comment from Paul McFarland
That's a pretty good one, Melissa. I think this is great humor. Is that what you were driving at? You have been shortening things up lately.
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That's a pretty good one, Melissa. I think this is great humor. Is that what you were driving at? You have been shortening things up lately.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Paul... sometimes I feel overcome by the noise of many words when I'm in a crowd... hence the poem :)
Melissa
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Ha ha ha, a quiet corner to write down all those words he has been inspired by as his muse is working overtime! You made me smile here Melissa, love Dolly x
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Ha ha ha, a quiet corner to write down all those words he has been inspired by as his muse is working overtime! You made me smile here Melissa, love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Dolly... sometimes I feel overcome by the noise of many words when I'm in a crowd... hence the poem :)
Melissa
Comment from royowen
Very perceptive Melissa, that's why it's good to be with people who have things in common. I'm a great observer, I love being a people watcher, without judgement of course. (That's wrong) I was told by a pastor friend, my gift was to ponder, he was right. Beautifully and sagely written Melissa, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Very perceptive Melissa, that's why it's good to be with people who have things in common. I'm a great observer, I love being a people watcher, without judgement of course. (That's wrong) I was told by a pastor friend, my gift was to ponder, he was right. Beautifully and sagely written Melissa, blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Roy... sometimes I feel overcome by the noise of many words when I'm in a crowd... hence the poem :)
Melissa
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Well done
Comment from Ulla
Hi Melissa, wow, I quite liked this free verse poem. Yes, I can imagine that a multitude of words is going through the poet's head. Either he or she is inspired or it is just too much. I liked it so a lot. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Hi Melissa, wow, I quite liked this free verse poem. Yes, I can imagine that a multitude of words is going through the poet's head. Either he or she is inspired or it is just too much. I liked it so a lot. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Ulla... sometimes I feel overcome by the noise of many words when I'm in a crowd... hence the poem :)
Melissa
