
MONTAUK COLUMNS July Poetry Corner by Lawrence Spiro Dylan Thomas wrote, “The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it.” Mr. Thomas certainly knew how to give himself a pat on the back. If you have a poem that can change the world, pleases send it to me. The next quote defines a doable strategy. It is attributed to Christopher Morely; “The poet is a reporter interviewing his own heart.” So, when is a better time, or where is a better place to “interview” your heart then this summer in Montauk. A pencil, pen, piece of paper, or napkin are all that you need. Getting started is easy, but there are a few aspects that make a poem a poem: One, a poem should have words. Two, a poem should have a theme. Three, a poem’s form is set by the poet, not the typewriter. Four, a poem should have rhythm. A poem does not need to have rhyme, although rhyme along with other poetic devices and imagery can enhance a poetic experience. In this column I would like to offer two examples of free verse. Disclaimer Joel Ferree (b(1947) This poem, when written, contained 20 lines. It is packaged according to weight, not length. Some settling may have occurred due to handling, or editing or last minute rewriting. It’s hard to read this poem without cracking a smile. Notice that it has all the elements of a poem. The next poem is one that I wrote. It came to me sitting poolside. A Recipe for Summer Soup (serve cool) Lawrence Spiro Serves two or more. Gather leftovers lying around. Age, race, size, sex, religion or politic do not matter. Peel off as much covering as possible. Place any which way into a large pot of water. Natural bobbing and dipping will occur causing the brew to mix thoroughly. Add favorite seasoning, and allow to simmer then cool. You will have a stew of splash, laughter and glee. Every person has a poet inside them, and a good one. We would like to see some of your poetry, please email me one poem to larryspiro@aol.com. Include permission to print your poem, if you are so inclined
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MONTAUK COLUMNS

July Poetry Corner
by Lawrence Spiro

Dylan Thomas wrote, “The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it.” Mr. Thomas certainly knew how to give himself a pat on the back. If you have a poem that can change the world, pleases send it to me. The next quote defines a doable strategy. It is attributed to Christopher Morely; “The poet is a reporter interviewing his own heart.” So, when is a better time, or where is a better place to “interview” your heart then this summer in Montauk. A pencil, pen, piece of paper, or napkin are all that you need. Getting started is easy, but there are a few aspects that make a poem a poem: One, a poem should have words. Two, a poem should have a theme. Three, a poem’s form is set by the poet, not the typewriter. Four, a poem should have rhythm. A poem does not need to have rhyme, although rhyme along with other poetic devices and imagery can enhance a poetic experience. In this column I would like to offer two examples of free verse.

Disclaimer Joel Ferree (b(1947)
This poem, when written, contained 20 lines.
It is packaged according to weight, not length.
Some settling may have occurred due to handling,
or editing or last minute rewriting.

It’s hard to read this poem without cracking a smile. Notice that it has all the elements of a poem. The next poem is one that I wrote. It came to me sitting poolside.

A Recipe for Summer Soup (serve cool) Lawrence Spiro
Serves two or more.

Gather leftovers lying around.
Age, race, size, sex, religion or politic do not matter.
Peel off as much covering as possible.
Place any which way into a large pot of water.
Natural bobbing and dipping will occur
causing the brew to mix thoroughly.
Add favorite seasoning,
and allow to simmer then cool.
You will have a stew of splash, laughter and glee.

Every person has a poet inside them, and a good one. We would like to see some of your poetry, please email me one poem to larryspiro@aol.com. Include permission to print your poem, if you are so inclined

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MONTAUK COLUMNS

July Poetry Corner by Lawrence Spiro

July Poetry Corner
by Lawrence Spiro