A Poem, or Not a Poem?

cybertruth on May 28, 2009

Tags: great, judging, poem, triond

The fine line…

The beauty of poetry, or so I’m told, is the lack of parameters. The fact that it’s a form of artistic creation than nearly anyone can do. I have written poetry, although I am nothing more than average. (and I might be giving myself credit with that.) My wife writes quite a bit, and has had quite a bit published. I enjoy her work. It’s possible that I’m a bit jaded in that respect, but I don’t think it’s likely. She has had her work appear not only on line, but in several books. I’m assuming that because people actually pay money to read her work, she must at least qualify as a competent poet.

Because she writes, and we try to share our interests with each other, I end up reading a good ammount of poetry. Some I like. But some, I’m finding, I simply don’t get.

Fornicate

Fuck

satisfied

sleep

I found this on a different site with 50+ comments extolling it’s virtues. What? I may not qualify as an expert, but my opinion on this “poem” is that the author, their ‘fans’, and whoever published this dribble, should fornicate their own damn selves.

Am I wrong? I’m assuming that there is a fine line between a poem and a few random words thrown together to form something.

If anyone knows, I’d love to hear.

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mdartist on May 28, 2009
Just words by themselves. One word alone is just a word. Words are powerful when they come together. Just as any other force of energy.
Frank Delaney on May 31, 2009
Actually this is a poem and just because you dont get it doesnt mean its not a poem.
Nearly every piece of so called poetry on this site is a pile of crap with no true understanding of language, rythem (not ryhme), structure or words. Its hard pushed to find a poem on this site with meaningfull complex words that combine to portray emmotion or mood. Yes poetry lacks parameters which is what makes it so accessible.From an educated point of view the above piece is actually far superior to most stuff you’l find on here.
No dont attack me for saying that because you asked an opinion and I’m giving mine, considering that I’m also a published poet (books not internet)and in fact have a novel coming out in october, I thought Id give you my honest answer.
This site is over run with religious god fanatics who obviously cant see past their own self delusions so I think your asking the question in the wrong place. Why dont you try asking your wife what she thinks of it? If she’s a published poet like you say (and if she’s actually any good) I’m sure she’d agree with me (about the poetry that is).
swatilohani on Jun 1, 2009
a well crafted gem
thenewoddthomas on Jun 1, 2009
i can understand what you mean. for me, i see meanings and connections in my head when certain words are used together, and often those meanings are two sided. one side is what the poet was trying to say and the other is what it personally portrays in my head. for me, that is the beauty of poetry. i also agree with ndartist and Frank Delaney respectively.
California Dreamer on Jun 3, 2009
YOU ARE SO VERY RIGHT…
DriftingInsomnia on Jun 6, 2009
wow lol
Bullwinkle Muse on Jun 8, 2009
It’s one thing to get a lot of views with ‘poetry’ like that, since you have to see it first before you can determine its quality (or lack thereof); but I’ll never get over the stuff people will rave about for the sake of reciprocation.
krysantea on Jun 8, 2009
lol! I guess, as in most things, its all subjective. Its like art, some say abstract art is for those who can’t draw, but others just love them!
Cynthia Bartlett on Jun 16, 2009
I agree with you. random words, or words used out of context.
I have difficulty keeping up with all the new definitions. And some I really question their validity.
HelloSiti on Jun 18, 2009
Why the example was too short?
Bo Russo on Jun 18, 2009
Well if that is poetry I must be going about it all wrong.
Micheala on Jun 18, 2009
I can’t judge your poetic skills. Poetry is a thought to create
a stir of the soul – so in that respect-job well done
Adam Henry Sears on Jun 20, 2009
Hi, MN.
I agree with you: that is dribble, plus, it’s not a poem, nor is it even a proper sentence. If you’d like an answer to your poetry/not poetry question, please check out my World of Poetry articles, I may not be a published poet, but I have done my homework/research.

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