Words Like Leaves
Lifted from language, from a native tongue,
Words fine-tuned, sharpened to a razor’s edge,
Made into the mysterious, sublime.
To metaphor, simile, parable,
They are fitted neatly and uniquely.
Each grouping a singular character,
Expressing new ideas and emotions.
But can these vehicles of expression,
Be effective out among so many?
These drivers of feelings aimed into hearts,
Must cut through the noisy din, the clutter.
They are numbered like the leaves of the wood,
Crash to earth as if constant autumn.
Where might they fall; by whom will they be heard?
Will they fall withered, scattered like refuse,
Or sound out a new voice, a special chord?
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Posted on March 2, 2016, in Poetry, Uncategorized and tagged DoubleU, John White, Poetry, Words Like Leaves. Bookmark the permalink. 40 Comments.
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Awesome read!
Thank you, Doug! 🙂
In a time when there are more writers than readers I sometimes, wonder the same but I know words affect me and I hope some of my words are worthy enough to cause ripples in the thoughts of the few who read them. I have hope in the good intentions of my words and I believe you should maintain that same hope in your good words.
Thank you! 🙂 The best we can do is put everything we can into what we write and hope that others not only read it but that we have some small impact on them. It’s the hope of every writer. We have to put pen to paper and press forward. 🙂
Nice work!👏👍
Thank you! 🙂 It’s a pleasure to meet you!
You are heard here, John. Your poetry sings–a thing of beauty.
Thank you so much, Mary! 🙂 You’re too kind!
Not at all; you’re that good. 🙂
You really are too kind, Mary! 🙂
Nope. 😀
😀
Can’t get your like button to work…Like
Thank you, Ron! 🙂 I’m going to have to cause a bit of a stink with WordPress on this one. Thanks for the heads up!
You’re welcome
🙂
I like your perspective here. Words like leaves. Definitely on point
Thank you! 🙂 It’s great to meet you!
Lovely. I enjoyed the flow.
Thank you! 🙂
You are welcome.
🙂
Reblogged this on Crazy Pasta Child.
Thank you for the reblog!
Good one John
Thank you! 🙂
Thank you for the lovely, meaningful read!
Thank you! 🙂
lovely read…
Thank you, Neryl! 🙂 It’s a pleasure to meet you!
It is a pleasure to read your work … 🙂
Thank you, Neryl! 🙂 You’re too kind.
Wonderful words my friend 🙂
Thank you so much, Morgan! 🙂
You’re welcome
🙂
If we build them (our words), some will hear,,,that’s our hope anyway,, yours are timely 🙂
Thank you! 🙂 Every writer wants to be read and to make some small impact on their readers. Here’s to making an impact. 🙂
The ending few lines are very nice they are capturing the ethos of an doubtful artist. Well indeed . To find readers for poetry in this time is complex and ur inquary is fair enough i think.
Whatever it is thank u very muchnfor sharing this piece. I like it.
Keep it up
Many regards fro. NEPAL.
Thank you! 🙂 The best any writer can do is put the words on the page and hope to share with as many people as possible. Here’s to all of us being read and to reaching the audience’s emotions.