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b’’h
10/13/11




TO WRITE IS NOT TO SCRIBBLE BUT ENGRAVE



To write is not to scribble but engrave.
Unwholesome words remain as do so gems.
The poet knows this well ere he begins:
Would then so to consider rather save?

What message bring he to his paper slave?
What music make he sing his violins?
What picture paint he when the daylight dims
Until the morning light break such he crave...?

His word does not the poet often keep.
He’d rather be it broadcast to the world
Before ‘tis ripe — an apple yet quite green...

And so do I for want of selfish sleep —
And so do I regardless stone-fruit hurled —
That — even tho’ inscription have not seen.




_______________
FlintHunter (2011)


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TO WRITE IS NOT TO SCRIBBLE BUT ENGRAVE

Contributed by FlintHunter on Thursday, 13th October 2011 @ 11:03:16 AM in AEST
Topic: Lifepoems



b’’h
10/13/11




TO WRITE IS NOT TO SCRIBBLE BUT ENGRAVE



To write is not to scribble but engrave.
Unwholesome words remain as do so gems.
The poet knows this well ere he begins:
Would then so to consider rather save?

What message bring he to his paper slave?
What music make he sing his violins?
What picture paint he when the daylight dims
Until the morning light break such he crave...?

His word does not the poet often keep.
He’d rather be it broadcast to the world
Before ‘tis ripe — an apple yet quite green...

And so do I for want of selfish sleep —
And so do I regardless stone-fruit hurled —
That — even tho’ inscription have not seen.




_______________
FlintHunter (2011)






Copyright © FlintHunter ... [ 2011-10-13 11:03:16]
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Re: TO WRITE IS NOT TO SCRIBBLE BUT ENGRAVE (User Rating: 1 )
by StacyLynnG on Thursday, 13th October 2011 @ 11:40:51 AM AEST
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My mind had an orgasm reading this! Excellent, it really wowed me!


Re: TO WRITE IS NOT TO SCRIBBLE BUT ENGRAVE (User Rating: 1 )
by deusdeira on Thursday, 13th October 2011 @ 03:57:40 PM AEST
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That was excellent! It had an Old English feel to it. I'm sure that's what you were going for. Well done!


Re: TO WRITE IS NOT TO SCRIBBLE BUT ENGRAVE (User Rating: 1 )
by alicewhite on Friday, 14th October 2011 @ 06:38:23 PM AEST
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i really like this poem. To me this poem is saying not all poets are aware of the profound power and effect that the written and spoken words hold. They have the power to spark or are the results of sparks, but people cannot and shouldnt run before they can walk. poems are like mantas, am i off the mark, if so what was your meaning behind this poem?


Re: TO WRITE IS NOT TO SCRIBBLE BUT ENGRAVE (User Rating: 1 )
by alicewhite on Friday, 14th October 2011 @ 07:46:54 PM AEST
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Hi, just noticed i did not SPELL MANTRA
correctly in my previous message, I can spell,
honestly, i think i didnt press the key hard enough, look forward to your response . You might like my poem Ark animal caged, would appreciate your thoughts on it thanks, alice white.


Re: TO WRITE IS NOT TO SCRIBBLE BUT ENGRAVE (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Thursday, 20th October 2011 @ 01:40:08 AM AEST
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this is perfectly written. i never thought of poems like this - but it's so true! this is a really unique poem. i really liked it. you really have a way with words, and a style all of your own. you're an original.




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