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"Alma" free verse

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Posted 26 May 2012 - 08:42 AM

This poem began as a song (or was it the other way 'round?). Anywho from the 70's and one of my earliest attempts at creative writing. Thanks in advance................peace!


"Alma"


hang
you ornament
from your tree
but don't you shine
until you hear
from your maker

fall
then remain fallen
it is my turn
I am Alma
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 10:27 PM

Hi hope you are well. The first stanza I get the image of a Christmas tree. I don't follow the second. Who is Alma? Love, John Kaniecki

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Posted 29 May 2012 - 06:45 PM

Please forgive my feeble attempt at poetics with this one. Something deep within obviously failed to come out. Thanks for your input.....................peace!
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Posted 29 May 2012 - 08:34 PM

I'd still like an explanation of the poem. It does intrigue me. Don't deem yourself a failure because I am ignorant and stupid!! :o Love, John Kaniecki

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Posted 30 May 2012 - 09:48 AM

Interesting..To be honest I've read it several times and not sure what it means...

I like it though...don't shine till you hear from your maker...very deep

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Posted 31 May 2012 - 11:34 AM

Our conversation brings to light and interesting topic regarding poetry. What is poetry? Is poetry something for the intellect or is it simply a love affair with words? Is it aesthetic? Should poetry simply be accepted as is? Is poetry the same as song lyrics? Let the debate rage on...................peace!
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:30 PM

this is confrontational - i love it! free verse rocks. i see something/someone trying to control, and something/someone else trying to break free. the tree ornament analogy is powerful.
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 07:57 AM

Thanks SIB. Could this be I've stumbled upon an allegory? Purely by accident of course. Thanks again..................peace!
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 08:57 AM

This is worth several re-readings.
Which I have.
The image engages the intellect: that's a sign of good poetry for me.
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 09:14 AM

an allegory from deep within

no ornament can be told

to be dim

As thy maker meets their own

So Alma begins...


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Posted 01 June 2012 - 10:52 AM

Surfer and TP thanks for the input. Sometimes explaining what I write is more challenging than writing it. Thanks again........................peace!
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