Poem #24: The Poet

The Poet

The poet applies words,
not as cosmetics slathered
layer upon layer to obscure imperfection,
but dabbed delicately, lovingly, creamily,
with forethought of intention,
enhancing by highlighting shadows
and shadowing highlights.

The poet fabricates word mirrors,
reflecting, redefining, rejuvenating,
unveiling concealed beauty and
magnifying reticent perfection,
focusing natural radiance
to luminesce and glow
and unfettering inner heat to sizzle forth.

The poet elucidates, not obfuscates,
shows rather than says,
captures in the eternity of a moment
in the brevity of a lifetime,
answering the unasked
and posing the unconsidered,
unearthing the You within Yourself.

copyright Chuck Morlock 2007