Imitation In Slow Motion

by N J Thornton   Jun 10, 2006


"Honey-pot holes in a
sycamore tree and gum drops on
minted leaves, that worship the
graceful gold that smiles upon life."

Sugar coated
stretches of the
truth - imagination.
Conventional structures
In rhythmic letters
Are implied as beautiful and
Significant, more so than
In short-sighted vision.

"Delighted sensations of
melt-in-the-mouth creamy
textures, and the fragrance of
summer in a hand held bunch."

Those sensuous gifts are
offered in a sincere gesture
of affection - although not as
aromatic nor extravagant as
depiction perceives it.
The connecting emotion may be
Equal or greater than the wordiness
Of penned thoughts, yet the reality
Is bland, cliche and overlooked.

Portrayal of what the poetic
Mind, and eyes feel, is something
that can only be revealed as
an imitation in slow motion.

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  • 17 years ago

    by Natalie

    Again, great poem! I really liked the meaning behind this one. Things aren't always what they seem. You chose very good language and wording. Honestly loved it alot. Keep up the great work! =) 5/5

    `Taleee. xx.

  • 17 years ago

    by Darien

    True, things aren't always as they seem. That is why poetry is fantastic. The writer writes something, and someone else interprets it differently.
    Very nice write.

  • 17 years ago

    by Laura

    Things are not always as they seem or all they are hyped up to be...
    This was a heartfelt write that depicted the illusions we face on a daily basis!!
    Awesome Write!!

  • 17 years ago

    by Sean Allen

    "In short sighted vision."
    I'd hyphenate short-sighted
    ~~~
    "melt in the mouth creamy "
    I'd hyphenate melt-in-the-mouth
    ~~~
    You make an interesting point about the difference between how things are depicted and how things are. I'm not sure if I understood your intent in writing this poem, but it made ME think that many things in life aren't as great as they are described to be in overly romantic poetry (romantic being the era of poetry, not as in lovey poetry).

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