06-29-2002, 04:41 AM | #61 |
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K T Ong... No, I certainly wouldn't say that not to appreciate poetry is not to have lived. It's the same discussion that dominates GenD these days: some hold that not to know God is not to live life to the fullest, some hold that to believe in God is a waste of life... and I think it's all a matter of perception. If you think you know what's good for you, you should do it. Poetry certainly adds a LOT to my life, and it's certainly enriched me, but I'll give you that it doesn't do the same for other people, and that's fine as well. I do feel, however, that a great deal depends on the will and the means to understand it. The analogy with religion works well here, too. Some of the members here at least have realised that while they may not believe in something, there may be merit in it after all. I firmly believe that it can never hurt to learn more about something.
I also think that most people who do not like poetry either have not the will to learn, or have never been given the means to learn to appreciate poetry. Of course, partially it should come naturally, but there's also a deal of skill involved. It's a *skill* to know how to read poetry, how to question the words in order to gain some fulfillment out of the reading, and that skill can be learned. Hope that wasn't too much of a rant... it's still early here
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06-29-2002, 04:53 AM | #62 |
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Largely agree, Melusine.
I only wish that those who do appreciate poetry -- or certain 'great' works of poetry -- would be sensitive and sensible enough not to belabor those who just happen to march to a different drummer, or to consider themselves somehow a breed above the rest. That would certainly be the surest way to put people off poetry for good.
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Oh... and I must confess I liked the Iliad... sorry! I can see where you're coming from though - it's a bit heavy on the um... bloodshed and the naming of heroes.
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*Shrugs shoulders.*
To each his/her own!
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06-29-2002, 05:25 AM | #65 |
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Okay, here's a poem from the 13th-century Persian mystic-poet Rumi, one of my all-time favorites.
Every instant thou art dying and returning. "This world is but a moment," said the Prophet. Our thought is an arrow shot by Him: how should it stay in the air? It flies back to God. Every instant the world is being renewed, and we unaware of its perpetual change. Life is ever pouring in afresh, though in the body it has the semblance of continuity. From its swiftness it appears continuous, like the spark thou whirlest with thy hand. Time and duration are phenomena produced by the rapidity of Divine Action, As a firebrand dexterously whirled presents the appearance of a long line of fire.
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In sunset glow and haze of red Two figures stand inside my head Some visions dreamed and meant to be Are etched in mind immortally I stood a moment, watching there Then saw him stroke her snow-kissed hair She clutched him fast in black-gloved arms And he seemed to marvel at new charms Such sweetness sparked, it made me ache A trail of tears dropped in my wake The pain of loneliness I knew Was salved in seeing love light true And still they stand, a mystery This poignant wonder of memory My heart remains a bitter piece But in that sight was hope, at least. And now, to ruin the mood created by that poem: Stupid Toad Haiku. Watching X-Men film Green guy extends endless tongue Will you marry me? Suddenly I see Amphibians are lovely Why never before? Weather witch hungry Lightning zaps sumptuous Toad Damn her, fried frog legs! Man who climbs on walls Dextrous with mouth appendage Great fun at parties. I don't mind your height Short has its advantages Not that you need them. Piggy-back jump ride Better than a trampoline Eeek! Lily-pads sink! Sweet, agile Toad-boy Will you never come to me? Love sees more than warts.
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06-29-2002, 08:19 PM | #68 |
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To DeSoya:
Glad we see eye-to-eye on certain things regarding poetry, in particular our liking for Rumi. Yup, the 'Stupid Toad' haiku is funny. [ 06-29-2002, 08:22 PM: Message edited by: K T Ong ]
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Sence others have i guess i too will post my own poem be kind to it but criticisms are ok [img]tongue.gif[/img]
(untitled as of yeat) As I look up upon the sky I feel the ages past and future go flying by and by I realize I’m just a mote of life admist the tides of time I look around and with this knowledge I see and I realize that I can’t understand others no matter how hard I try This is for to understand them truly I would need to be them So instead I let it pass and judge them not Instead I accept this and let them be With this knowledge I settle myself to enjoy the moment For in reality it is all we have The rest is shadows and uncertain For the tides of time and humanity change the past and future To build up new realities By: Chris Nance AKA Blade
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