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RE: Thursday's Poetry Challenge - Exploring Legend

in The Ink Well4 years ago

Love this poem and the build up text Yahia. I have to admit I have never heard of, or read the poetry of, Arthur Rimbaud. It's great when you get introduced to a new writer through a post on steem like this.

There are so many images in your poem that speak to my poets soul.

From the soul’s furnace, we strive to stake our claim
Hotly hammering desires, giving shape to longing
And setting it to cool, approximating an ideal

I think that the way this verse constructs the concept of how we forge our desires and perhaps personality like a blacksmith creating something solid from liquid metal is my favorite.

Great poem and explanation of legend Yahia. I'm glad you joined us at the ink well to contribute some of your fantastic creative writing.

Thanks :)

Rowan

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O, Rowan, it’s a privilege to introduce you to Rimbaud — discovering a new poet is like sighting a new star in the skies.

He’s a remarkable figure, well worth knowing (if you’re into movies, Total Eclipse, might be a fun place to start).

I’m glad the poem works for you & to explore the idea of legend — something that captures my imagination.

Cheers, mate ✌🏼

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