CAN YOU HELP, READER ?

Leaving aside the question of whether it is true that verse solves any problem, let alone all of the ones that beset "man",  Is "the essence of life" one of humankind's hard problems?

And what's with rhyming "life" with "life??  What would a would-be poet learn about writing poetry, not to mention how to rhyme or end lines, from the fact that you've done so?

Moreover, where in your text are you asking for help, let alone noting what kind of help you are asking a reader for?

Dear Baldwin,
1- l didn't mention the word RHYMING. I mentioned the word RHYTHMS. I think there is a big difference between them.
2- The poem is very clear, and the question is clearer. If you don't want to understand, you are free.

"l didn't mention the word RHYMING. I mentioned the word RHYTHMS. I think there is a big difference between them"

Please show me where I said that you used the word "rhyming".   I noted that you ended two of your lines with the same word (i.e., "life")  and then asked a question that you've avoided answering -- namely, what it is that someone who wanted to learn how to write poetry learn from the way you end-word your lines about how to do so.

And please tell me where a question is posed in the text of your submission.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Joseph. You are right, I think. Although poetry can help you to express yourself and feel better, it cannot truly solve your problems - words are just words without substance to the action. Poetry is merely a tool for us to use in this grand scheme, I feel. The "essence of life" as you describe can only be discovered through your own spiritual journey. Writing is just a reflection of the person. Anyway, I can relate well to this one! I appreciate you sharing it with us :)

Best wishes,

-NewB

Dear NewB,
Thank you for your very kind and encouraging comment. I agree with you that verse is mere words, and the essence of life is experience and life. However, what l really like is to see poems having the theme of the essence and meaning of life. Why were we born?

We were born to carry out our life mission.
There is an aspect of it that will open our eyes towards new meanings that we've missed.
There is an aspect that helps us grow up as a spirit, based on how we react and handle situations.
There is an aspect where we serve the global mission of the planet, we have to energetically contribute to the growth and development of the realm, even if it seemingly is an invisible process; it is very real
There is also the aspect to enjoy life as much as possible
There is the aspect of the memories
There isn't a single meaning
Each emotion is the meaning.
Life is the blank space and our spirit fills it with meaning.
Why did God launch Creation?
For the sake of enrichment and re/discovering new interpretations!
Growth is always the answer to meaning!
Also, it is always shifting, and Let's not forget that Creation is the Spiral, it is not a linear movement, and this, even if you never discussed it never read about it, will at least subconsciously strike a cord.

Very dear Baldwin,
Are you sure that you don't understand this poem? I usually don't like to defend my writings. Please try to understand that.

First show me where I used the word you say I used (i.e., "rhyming") and tell me what it is that you think someone who wants to write poetry would learn about how to do it well from the way you use the same word to end your lines.  Then I'll answer your question.

Dear Baldwin,
Thank you very much for telling me about RHYMING with LIFE.
Actually, I made a mistake. You did not mention rhyming, except when you told me about LIFE. Of course it was an unintended mistake. Thank you for telling me about it and the other corrections.

You still have not answered my questions about WHY you ended two lines with the same word and what a would-be poet would learn about HOW he/she  is to write poetry, not to mention how to rhyme or the proper way to end lines, from the fact that you've done so.

And what caused you to make your "unintended" mistake of attributing to me something I did not say?

Poetry always helps me get a clearer picture of what I've accumulated as experience and of all that I've learnt.
Sometimes I don't know exactly what is the reason for a certain emotion of mine and when I start writing, it just appears there, in an arranged way, and I'm like "So this is what it was the whole time!"

Yes, you are right, Boyana. Poetry is spontaneous and copying from the heart in poetic and clear words.