Poets take up a theme
Or a subject to their liking
Combine words that come to them
The way their thoughts unwind
Compile them into poems
No matter who likes what,
Or whatnot
It is on their domain,
On their range they work
They decide the limits
Fix a value there own
Critics take them up
They are free to place them
On a setting mount,
Analyze the words
Thread by thread
And tell the world
This much is more
This much less,
Worth is a theme
Or it sounds worthless;
They have a stamp
Of their own to seal
The poets and the critics-
Both have their accessories
The poets have their productive pen
And the critics- their spotting specs
26th Feb 2020
An excellent poem about creativity and criticism. Criticism can be very valuable when done with kind intent.
Yes. Creative criticism can be pleasing. Good feedback Captain Cur. Liked
A wonderful and insightful poem. Like other freedom, poetic freedom is not absolute. It must be within the bounds of law. I concur with the wonderful comments of Captain Cur.
Glad you enjoy your liberty and expect others to have their liberty too!
A well thought poem...... Truly splendid...5 stars *****
Yes, both the poets and the critics have two different approaches towards a poem! While one writes mostly to please himself or to satisfy his creative urge using his pen, the other evaluates it and points out the relative merits and demerits, scrutinizing with his eyes. Both the poet and the critic are agents enriching poetry and they are two sides of the same coin. You have put it brilliantly!
The poets have their productive pen And the critics- their spotting specs so true each one has one's own view you too o poet KVE
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
An excellent poem! I sincerely appreciate your stance but here that does not happen! I like constructive criticism that helps a poet to grow but destructive comments demoralize a poet where he may be tempted to provide justice to his natural and gifted skills of creativity! Top score!
Poets and critics. They change positions. Both have their valuable roles in literature. Demoralization is one thing creative criticism another. Thanks for your nice observation Dillip. Liked