Writing Poetry

This poem was written by Britain's Poet Laureate Andrew Motion on the occasion of the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles. What do you think of it (apart from what you think of Charles and Camilla) ?

Spring Wedding

I took your news outdoors, and strolled a while
In silence on my square of garden-ground
Where I could dim the roar of arguments,
Ignore the scandal-flywheel whirring round,
And hear instead the green fuse in the flower
Ignite, the breeze stretch out a shadow-hand
To ruffle blossom on its sticking points,
The blackbirds sing, and singing take their stand.
I took your news outdoors, and found the Spring
Had honored all its promises to start
Disclosing how the principles of earth
Can make a common purpose with the heart.
The heart which slips and sidles like a stream
Weighed down by winter-wreckage near its source -
But given time, and come the clearing rain,
Breaks loose to revel in its proper course.

well, thanks for your replies and, adam you are really lucky, and ill try to find the book you mentioned.soon ill write a poem here.(maybe some parts of a few poems that would be better) thanks again...

hi im beste im new,18 years old, living in turkey.i have a problem with the poems written in shakespere english(i love it very much) sometimes i dont understand what it says.searched it on the internet but couldnt find anythin about the translate into common english.can anyone help me about it? ? ? ? PLEAAAASE i really really need your help! ! ! ! !

Hello I am new, I love poetry and I live in the Uk...

You all have great poems.I enjoy reading them. I wrote this poem that is currently untitled. Please read it and tell me what you think. Maybe you guys can help me think of a name.

Sitting here
is a long wait.
Seconds feel like minutes,
minutes feel like hours.
I'm waiting for your arrival,
not knowing who you are,
or what you will look like.
I have wanted you
for the longest time.
Years and years
have gone by,
still no sign of you.

I am gradually posting a collection of poems called RTFM (an acronym much used by technical support people) which may amuse members. The collection has as its theme the nature of poetic thought and the use of words as an artistic craft. Point PoemHunter's search engine at Stewart McKenzie to view the collection.

Hiya everyone you peoms are great please have a look at my recent one and see what u think?


Desperation for Love

My heart eagerest for things unknown
Unknown but wanted but needed
Needed, since it is my heart that aches
Aches for the sweetest touch of your hands
Hands exploring my body, comforting my heart
Heart lies open, so vulnerable but uncaring
Uncaring yet guarded, yet persistent
Persistent but hesitant and scared
Scared for it may be hurt
Hurt haunting my dreams spoiling my pleasure
Pleasure in which I seek
Seek I do but unsuccessfully
Unsuccessfully is my life
Life without love
Love is all I want
Want but cannot have

Thanx everyone hope u enjoy

hello everybody!
I want to suggest you read the poem: YOUR PHOTO by SHIRIN PARVARESH.
I found that very very senseful and beautiful.
Its rating is 9.
so I invite you all too read it and submit your comments and vote.
Im sure that you will enjoy it!
Ali

Hi guys! Could anyone give me tips on constructing conceits...

constricted by Time

as i sit here waiting
Time flying by like a hawk
im the mouse to be its prey
constricted by Time
never enough
always too much
how can we survive in a life
constricted by Time

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one of my first poems
any suggestions or tips would be great! !