On How To Write A Poem! Poem by Denis Martindale

The second lived before I start, no poem's on my mind,
Then suddenly I must impart the new thoughts that I find!
With my computer set to go, I'm poised to write again,
With all the wisdom I could know and truths beyond my ken!
A phrase is there behind my eyes that travelled from my heart
And calls me now to realise I must involve my art,
To fashion phrases, not just one, form verses for my theme,
Call forth the talents gently spun, put flesh upon my dream!
Then visions come, to make me smart, to let the story shine,
As if a map, my tour to chart, all paths for one design...
But as I edit, things get strange, that third verse just won't do,
One awkward word I've got to change, once done, I read it through!
God's grace found me a better rhyme, my word, that's beautiful,
Thank God, I paused and took my time, it's now adorable!
I've really got it, yes, indeed, I'll save it while I can...
I'm glad God helped me to succeed... to help my fellow man!


Denis Martindale July 2017.