Poets and poetry lovers! What is Poetry?

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   chef-de-jourposted 9 years ago

   Poets and poetry lovers! What is Poetry?
   
   As a keen reader and writer of poetry I've been asking this question on and off for years! I'll be writing a hub on the subject soon.There have been many fascinating attempts by different poets over the years to define poetry. I like this quote by Lawrence Ferlenghetti: Poetry is a naked woman, a naked man, and the distance between them.
   I'd love to hear your answers if you have them.

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   Venkatachari Mposted 9 years ago

   Poetry, I think, is the flow of innate feelings through some tuned syllables.
   It pours out from heart naturally whenever you experience some emotions of love, beauty, happiness, sorrow, and the like.

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      Faith Reaperposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Lovely Ven!

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      chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, I really appreciate your comment. I love the water element in your definition...flow...pours....fascinating. And the fine tuned syllables.wonderful and evocative. I'd like to use this in a hub I'm creating?

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   Jodahposted 9 years ago

   Poetry is a gentle river flowing through a rocky and mountainous landscape of prose.

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      Faith Reaperposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Beautiful, as only a poet can express.

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      Venkatachari Mposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Great description. I can see it with my eyes flowing from there so awesome.

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      chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I see you are one with Basho the haiku master. A serene image, peaceful yet powerful. Jodah can I use this in my hub? Big congratulations for your recent award. Fully deserved.

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      Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Yes chef, feel free to use it in your hub.

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   JThomp42posted 9 years ago

   Poetry is the mind, body, and soul coming together to say what the heart feels.

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      Faith Reaperposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Beautifully stated, JT.

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      chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you. Succinct, beautifully wrapped up. The idea that soul and heart are brought together in poetry is a miracle. I'd love to use this in a hub with your permission.

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      JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Absolutely Chef.

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   GNelsonposted 9 years ago

   If there is one thing I have learned about writing poems, it is that they are never done.  Years pass, they sit unfinished.  Like children, I always want to help them.  Change them a little, just a little wisdom from a father.  It is hard to let go, to stop, set them free.

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      Faith Reaperposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You must be a true poet!

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      chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you. The idea that poems are born I find wondrous. If I could use your words in a hub I'd be delighted?  Some poems I find just won't lie down and behave!

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      GNelsonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You can use my words.

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   manatita44posted 9 years ago

   I have taken a more comprehensive approach in two of my Hubs here on Hub Pages. Look me up, Bro.
   
   Lots of sublime and esoteric poetry to see and peruse also.
   
   " If you listen, the Universe sings with majesty to its own rhapsodies;
   Day and night the zephyrs blow, and the willow bends in adoration to its own cadences of sounds."-Manatita
   
   Much peace, Bro.

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      Faith Reaperposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You poetry is like music, Manatita.

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      manatita44posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      And you heart enfolds a beauty and radiates much joy to all. Peace, my very sweet Sister Faith.

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      chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you. I love the natural connection to music and the possibility for rhythm. Mystery is there too. I'd like to use your words in a hub if that's possible Manatita?

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   snakeslaneposted 9 years ago

   Poetry is a distillation of words and life, alchemy, transmutation, art...

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      chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you snakeslane. The combination of words and life...being distilled..fascinating idea. Can I use your definition in a hub? I almost see a wizard at work here.

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   melodyjposted 9 years ago

   Poetry Is the knife to struggles, triumph, and hard times.  It is the note to divide hope from shame. I love poetry reading and writing I define poetry by its inability to structure my life. It is the way I push pass hurt and pain. I take poetry like the desire of a cup of coffee in the morning, the cup of hot chocolate that warms me on the inside. It is the tasty benefit to filled my signature of love for others as well as myself. It is the fight against all odds in life. I pride myself on poetry.

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      chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you. Some fascinating material in there! By using the word knife do you mean as in surgery or as an action of cutting through? I'd like to use parts of your answer in a hub I'm creating?

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   jansharesposted 9 years ago

   Poetry is movement; words shifting around within the writer's soul, coming together in harmonious message, which moves into the reader's soul. Without movement, there is no poetry; it cannot stand still.

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      chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Fascinating thoughts, thank you. From your words I see water with wind, or flame, or both, and dance. If I could use these in a hub I'm writing I'd be very grateful.

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      jansharesposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Of course, feel free, chef.

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      manatita44posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Cool Chef.
      
      Go right ahead but give credit for these two lines. Peace.

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    Romeos Quillposted 9 years ago

    Poetry is the oxygen of the soul; the graceful signature of divine harmony scribed through the rhapsody of literature upon the sceptred barre's of beseeching hearts. It is a simple prayer, spoken by the masters of the sixth day through the voices of the five for the glory of the Lord of the seventh; she is the chalice of man's lofty spirit lifted with the angels in communion with God's own heart.

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       chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you. Some rich material here. I like the idea that the soul breathes in poetry. I would like to use your quote in a hub I'm writing - if that's ok with you.

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       Venkatachari Mposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Hi, it is very wonderful a description, something more than poetry. So nice an amazing portrayal of poetry. I love it.

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       manatita44posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       I thought that I was good, Romeo. Now I see why you have that name. Peace Bro.

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    SirDentposted 9 years ago

    Poetry is painting a picture with words, much like an artist with paint and brush in hand.

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       chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you. The hub I'm writing about the meaning of poetry has a quote from none other than Leonardo da Vinci, quite similar to yours! Many poets 'see' and feel their words in the mind's eye then write them down as they see fit. If I could use this?

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       SirDentposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Sure thing.  I don't mind at all.

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    ChitrangadaSharanposted 9 years ago

    Poetry is stirring up emotions and expressing your heart and mind in a few words! If expressed with heart, it instantly reaches the hearts!

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       chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Chitrangada. Heart to heart and all stirred up! I like it.

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    Chantelle-Goodwinposted 9 years ago

    For me, poetry is putting into words what can't be put into words. Creating moments and feelings out of past or present experiences. It's also the use of words and phrases in an unusual way to provoke something new in people.

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       chef-de-jourposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       OK thank you. I like the idea of creating feeling and the 'magic' related to that process. I'd like to include this definition in a hub I've written, if that's ok.

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