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[title] => The Dead Arts
[time] => 2009-04-10 16:34:35
[hometext] => Because nobody cares about poetry anymore.
[bodytext] => So it's been a long time since I've posted anything here, but I'm writing a poem a day in honor of April being national poetry month, and I think I'll have one or two to spare, so they might as well go here.
The Dead Arts
The night is late
and I labor
over a dead art.
Poetry, they say.
They say it
mockingly. Poetry.
The obsession with
bees, wild flowers
and old sages.
What have you
got your head
stuck into?
They don't realize
that one can listen
to bees
and discover
the reason we are
alive.
They use flowers
to get sex
these days
and sages
were named after
wild shrubs, too
because they knew
to listen close
to the sigh
that the wind made
when it touched them
through and through.
© MMIX ADL
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[ratings] => 8
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The Dead Arts
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fionndruinne
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Friday, 10th April 2009 @ 04:34:35 PM in AEST
Topic:
PoemsonBeauty
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So it's been a long time since I've posted anything here, but I'm writing a poem a day in honor of April being national poetry month, and I think I'll have one or two to spare, so they might as well go here.
The Dead Arts
The night is late
and I labor
over a dead art.
Poetry, they say.
They say it
mockingly. Poetry.
The obsession with
bees, wild flowers
and old sages.
What have you
got your head
stuck into?
They don't realize
that one can listen
to bees
and discover
the reason we are
alive.
They use flowers
to get sex
these days
and sages
were named after
wild shrubs, too
because they knew
to listen close
to the sigh
that the wind made
when it touched them
through and through.
© MMIX ADL
Copyright ©
fionndruinne
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2009-04-10 16:34:35]
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by lostinmyself on
Friday, 10th April 2009 @ 05:17:00 PM AEST
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I might be the only one, but I find your authors note to be a little harsh.
That said, it's good to see you posting again.
I can't say that this really hit me like some of your past ones have, it doesn't have that same POW, that some of my favourites really show, but it's still powerful in its use of language (simple, slightly disjointed, but straight forward) and I love how clear the message is.
I think the problem isn't that poetry is dead, it's that the people who try to write it aren't really alive.
But then, that's just my opinion.
Good write, Andrew, it's nice to see you here.
Phil xxx
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 10th April 2009 @ 05:17:54 PM AEST
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I don't know who "nobody" and "they" are, so I guess I'm a bit clueless. Not sure I can really be described as belonging to any one certain group anyway.
But yeah, you most certainly do write on things I want to ponder.
Nice to see a new poem from you and I certainly look forward to more.
Tim |
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by Loende on
Friday, 10th April 2009 @ 05:23:48 PM AEST
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Anndra....I believe that you are in MST3K withdrawal...too many innuendos. Dirty. Still, I can roll like that when I have to, so here goes...
Loved the opening. Why is it that poetry, like vampires, seems to prefer the night?
I can't say that I've stopped to listen to the bees...since I'm allergic and generally run, but there is truth even in that. I HAVE listened to the the sigh though. I love the sigh. The other night I slept outside, under the stars and let that sigh ground me again. I think that if more people did that, they wouldn't have their heads stuck in useless places.
So, all in all, even though this piece was not really your standard tread, if you will, you point out some things that are important to remember. And bees not-withstanding....I liked it. Thanks for not just lurking and for still plying the forgotten art.
Be well, little brother,
Love,
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by shelby on
Friday, 10th April 2009 @ 06:06:47 PM AEST
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I wish that you would post more Andrew.
because they knew
to listen close
to the sigh
that the wind made
when it touched them
through and through.
I do listen to the sigh, not only of wind but of nature in her own right. Then I do try to write about it, LOL but never find the depth you do within your verse.
I like,
hugs you
Michelle
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by PreciousKitten on
Friday, 10th April 2009 @ 06:20:12 PM AEST
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| combining art, nature, n humans are the best combination in this poem. thats a good way and reason y i liked it. |
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by kye on
Friday, 10th April 2009 @ 08:43:59 PM AEST
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Reading poetry means so very much to me. There is no way I could summarize it in a comment. But, your poem was well stated. I loved your thoughts on bees. You know someone once thought that bees shouldn't be able to fly because their wings were too small in relation to their bodies. The magic that is in nature and what we see with our eyes, is what lives in the heart of a poet. It's that magical way of writing words. Words that a reader who may not even know the poet/poetess writing - finds themselves moved, absorbed, enlightened and mesmerized by words.
You did very well with this one.
Kie |
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by emystar on
Saturday, 11th April 2009 @ 12:06:07 AM AEST
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You must live close to some cruel folks.
Glad to see a new post from you Andrew.
Great writing as always.
I'm alergic to bees too but I can walk under my plum tree when it's covered with bees but they never bother me. Ofcourse I know you gotta give um a reason to sting.
In credible work.
The simple things in life is what keeps me happy. Most folks are just to busy to stop and smell the roses.
Big huggs, smiles, blessings, good poetry,
emy
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by lovingcritters on
Tuesday, 26th May 2009 @ 08:34:42 AM AEST
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I truly believe what you said is true, Andrew.
Surprize! this old poetry maker is back, and good as new at 72!
Write your beautiful poetry, not for anyone else.......but especially for you!
Poetry comes from our hearts, they're like our "heart's throbs" or Heart's thoughts"
Once you have started writing them..........you're never through!
So glad to be back and able to read your "Heart's Thoughts" again and again....
Warm love,
Lovingcritters
consue
I stopped writing because I was very ill (Diabetes) Andrew, and I'm glad you're coming back still! |
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 3rd July 2009 @ 05:48:34 AM AEST
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so true. this is genuine poetry at its very finest. well done.
-Phil |
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by elle on
Monday, 3rd August 2009 @ 10:47:17 PM AEST
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| You are so in tune. . . all I can do is smile :) elle |
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Re: The Dead Arts
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by ladyfawn on
Monday, 31st August 2009 @ 08:23:21 PM AEST
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stunningly beautiful, btw thats okay, as long as we here; hear bees:)
hugs n' love nessa |
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