Celebrate life. Love, drink and dance. Then write.
Why do we write story and poetry?
A Poem by Coyote Poetry
Old wise saying. “Nothing good to say. Say nothing.”
is a sacred incarnation of a smile.
Poetry is a sigh that dries the tears.
Poetry is a spirit who dwells in the soul,
who nourishment is the heart,
who wine is affection.
Poetry that comes not in this form is a false messiah.
Kahlil Gibran.
Perfection
Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry,
The philosophy which does not make me laugh
and the greatness which does not bow before children.
Kahlil Gibran
Why do we write poetry and story?
Kahlil Gibran expressed the real reasons for writing above.
Poetry and story is not to offend.
It can teach, motivate and make you cry or laugh.
Be graceful for writer’s who shared their words and thoughts.
Never be negative in public.
Send a personal e-mail with a offer of assistance.
Poetry can dance on a page.
Can make us envision beauty or pain.
May take us to a new world of fantasy or a journey into the past.
There is no perfect Poet or Writer.
We must find a proper edge of understanding with the reader.
Words should be a pleasure to read. Not a challenge.
We need a billion new writer’s and Poet’s.
People who see and understand our world.
A person who tried to understand history, love and modern times.
People need hope and dreams.
Not sadness and naysayers.
Better to be a kind teacher than looking for weaknesses in our things.
Thank you for the people who kept my will to write alive.
Many had assisted a old man.
Remember never too old to learn.
A wise person tried to learn something new dally.
Kindness and love lead to good places and good friendship.
Thank you.
Coyote
John Castellenas
You have summed it up very well! Poetry much come from the heart!!
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It brings a tear and a smile to know you’re a fan of Gibran
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For a long time. I was taught by a wise Step-father to follow the words of the men and woman who knew peace and love. Gibran book is always above me and when I need to calm down. His words lead my heart and thoughts to peace. Thank you for reading and the comment.
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John, you always bring a lasting glow into my day with your inspiring words! They are a true reflection of your selfless and caring heart and spirit. Thanks for the spiritual hug my friend!
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Thank you Wendell. I appreciate your kind and positive words. Give me reasons to keep on writing.
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I love this part: “Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, / The philosophy which does not make me laugh”
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Thank you John for sharing your words, talent, and stories. Thank you most of all for sharing your inspiration with us.
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Thank you for reading and your kind words. I read Dante’s “The Divine comedy” yesterday. This book is over 700 years old. Art and good words is never forgotten. We must keep writing. Maybe we can leave something for the future generation.
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You are so right. We need to leave something to inspire future generations to come.
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I love K.G. – Rumi and well, to be honest all the Sufi poetry. I have a feeling their culture is more in the heart and heart-felt than others. People today, are robotic, as the times are that way. It is a shame. I guess really we are all being dumbed down. 😦 eve
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You are right. That is why we must show the kids the great men of word like Rumi, Gibran, London and the so many great word men. A society that had education cannot be controlled.
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totally agree. I must post more poems.. I am about to post a poem and bio – Mechtild of Magdelburg. Every bit as good as Rumi, in my humble opinion..
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live life to the full
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I agree. Thank you for reading and the comment.
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Dance… Visual, physical poetry. Of the body, the mind and the spirit.
I aim to write the perfect dance one day…
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I hope to see it. Many kinds of poetry. Art and dance is poetry for the eyes.
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