Poetry tries to capture life in the most subtle manner, offering interpretations beyond the words of a poet. My guest post explores the link between life and poetry.
Image: Sue Vincent
Poetry and life seem synonyms to me. The prism of poetry reflects life and its varied colors but the spectrum of life is much wider than poetry, which tries to capture some hues and even drifts into the darker crevices to discover those emotions that lurk on the sidelines, yearning to be embraced. Poetry digs deeper into those sensitivities; it understands the finer nuances of life and offers solace.
How well has Walt Whitman summed up the connection of poetry with life:
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. So medicine, law, business, engineering… these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love… these are what we stay alive for.” – Walt Whitman
Most of the poets from John…
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Emotional Shadows 
Thank you so much for being my guest, Balroop 🙂
My pleasure Sue, I look forward to more such visits. 🙂
Any time you wish, Balroop 🙂
Beautiful guest post Balroop. 🙂
Thanks Deb 🙂
Awesome post, Balroop. Even your prose is poetry. 🙂
Thank you so much Diana. Stay blessed!
Loved reading more about you Balroop.. And loved your poem that you exclusively shared.. 😀 ❤
I am delighted to hear that Sue. Thanks!