The neologist bakes the cake,
The iconoclast shreds the recipe
Deems the structure all a fake,
But powerless against euphony,
Leaves empty gestures in his wake.
Arthur Lamar Mitchell © 2017
Arthur Lamar Mitchell has a recently completed novel – ‘A Grotto in the Sea;’ Poetry set to music by seven different composers – ‘Under the Winter Sky’ set to voice and chamber orchestra music by Michael Moore.
Excellent sense for imagery and style. Love the cold elements
Thank you, Paul, for this poignant and sensitive reflection. It's truly an experience to read it. Best wishes, Bruce.
Thank you! I have been to Warsaw a few times, and passed through it even more. The lakes out there…
Probably the best thing you have ever written Brian. Superbly dark and frightening to read, as I hunt out the…
Awesome work, I love how the three stanzas of the poem correspond with the 3 letter acronym, with every line…
Thanks for the philosophical food for thought. (Your culinary cliche put to good use.) Loved it! And what a great photo to accompany the poem!
Thanks Carole,
Just a bit of humor among so much outstanding verse on this site.
Arthur
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Thanks for the philosophical food for thought. (Your culinary cliche put to good use.) Loved it! And what a great photo to accompany the poem!