D’verse poets are beautiful people
Supportive and encouraging,
I could litanise but
I’d be bound to leave one out.
They eat and drink copiously
Rejoice in each other’s work
For they love to commune.
They sway in poetic rhythms
Glory in challenging our thinking.
They enjoy taking on an argument
Expanding an idea
Discussing points of view.
Their keyboard is both
Best friend and enemy
A love/hate relationship
Playing with words
Seeking versions of perfection
They craft, refine, edit,
Construct conceits
Shape meaning
Entice debate
Savour an argument
Pique your interest
Throw in metaphors
Assorted literary devices
In a devilish number
Of stanza and verse.
You have to love a person
Capable of that.
Today I wrap myself
In the harvest of words
I find in the d’verse pub.
Written for: http://dversepoets.com/2014/08/30/harvest-open-link-night/

Indeed, the harvest of words at dVerse is always rich and bountiful. Something for every taste. Nicely expressed, Michael.
Thank you so much Mary. Hope your weekend is going well for you.
You discribed me perfectly.
Hello Kim. I did? Wonderful. Enjoy your weekend.
smiles…ha…it’s all that… isn’t it beautiful when we harvest those words that have grown and riped… nice…
ha – ripened – see – i’m using words that grow on no tree….ha
Thanks Claudia, it certainly is. Always a bounty to explore.
smiles…nice ode to the pub….the blessing and the curse of words…they come with a responsibility…and well…i may be guilty of a devilish number of stanzas today too….smiles…its all fun, you know…
Oh yes Brian always fun or we wouldn’t be trying.
How sweet of you Michael ~ Indeed it is challenge to keep up with the pace of talented writers ~ Thanks for hanging out with us and lending your voice to the pub ~ Have a lovely weekend ~
My pleasure Grace, enjoy your weekend too.
It is a very sweet and heartfelt tribute, Michael. I must say that the great support at dVerse encouraged me to come back and write more. That and a few other wonderful friends like yourself.
You are very kind Gabriella. It’s a very encouraging and accepting community. Enjoy your weekend and thanks for your friendship too.
Now that was a nice ode Michael. 🙂
Thank you Jackie lovely to see you visit.
and, they can be a friendly face in a faraway place.
That they can Bill.
I like the image of harvesting words ..perhaps store some away for a rainy day..dVerse is indeed a fine community with caring people who hold it all together.
I agree completely they are just that. Thank you for dropping by, hope your weekend is enjoyable.
A wonderful tribute to everyone that plants those seeds to harvest into poetry – lovely
Thanks so much, I appreciate you reading and your comment.
To go around here looking at the ripe harvest of words is a blessing indeed.. this is a great tribute to the whole community we have here.. 🙂
Thanks Bjorn happy you found it so. It’s humbling to participate as often as I can.
What a cool way to celebrate the poets of the pub, Michael. Very nice! 🙂
Thank you so much. Might I say I love your blog name, conjures up so many images for me.
Oh, I love this! It captures so well the diversity, challenge and beauty of such a great community! Nicely done!
Thank you Dawn, have a great day/evening.
Just shows how a good crowd is there for the sharing. One can never feel alone nor lonely at the pub! Cool piece MIchael!
Hank
Thanks Hank I agree it’s a cool place to be.
Smiles–the keyboard is indeed both best friend and enemy at times! Nice painting of what it’s like here and I’m glad you are a part of it!
Thank you Victoria I do appreciate your comment and d’verse has given me so many opportunities to express myself in so many ways within such a supportive community.