"Words are broader than the ocean itself” Bonginkosi Mnisi
Of what to write? Of life, love and liberty?
Or of war, pain and the suffering of physical existence?
This choice is by far the most important,
For words are precious and must be chosen with care,
Is the aim to inform, enlighten or entertain?
For every following reader will be taken there.
But words are more than simply a means to an end,
They are an outlet for frustration and pain.
A mouthpiece for hope and joy, or a call to action,
Perhaps an encouragement to hope when it seems in vain.
The poet wields influence in his finger tips,
And this influence must never be abused.
Rather, this influence needs be understood,
Or an opportunity can be missed, or misused.
(I decided to re-post this poem for the dVersePoets 'Poems about Poetry' prompt, some have seen it before but it fit so well with the prompt I decided to be a bit cheeky and add it in as a second on this week, sorry!)
NB: not my first poem, and not one of the better ones either. And yet, it still seems a good place to start this project.
And a little extra...
A poem is a valuable thing,
Made all of wealthy words.
And they must be chosen with care,
For then the right message is heard.
(I decided to re-post this poem for the dVersePoets 'Poems about Poetry' prompt, some have seen it before but it fit so well with the prompt I decided to be a bit cheeky and add it in as a second on this week, sorry!)
NB: not my first poem, and not one of the better ones either. And yet, it still seems a good place to start this project.
And a little extra...
A poem is a valuable thing,
Made all of wealthy words.
And they must be chosen with care,
For then the right message is heard.
