“To hear never-heard sounds,
To see never-seen colors and shapes,
To try to understand the imperceptible
Power pervading the world;
To fly and find pure ethereal substances
That are not of matter
But of that invisible soul pervading reality.
To hear another soul and to whisper to another soul;
To be a lantern in the darkness
Or an umbrella in a stormy day;
To feel much more than know.
To be the eyes of an eagle, slope of a mountain;
To be a wave understanding the influence of the moon;
To be a tree and read the memory of the leaves;
To be an insignificant pedestrian on the streets
Of crazy cities watching, watching, and watching.
To be a smile on the face of a woman
And shine in her memory
As a moment saved without planning.”
DEJAN STOJANOVIC
Painting: Venus Veiling Pandora by Charles Courtney Curran
Author Adrienne Morris 
8 responses to “Task of a Poet”
What an apt description of a poet! Loved it. Thanks for sharing.
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Such pretty words too. Glad you enjoyed.
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Beautiful words that expands our perception. A long time ago I received a book from you. I do not know if I remembered to thank you. So, thank you very much. Love, Isabella
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You’re welcome. Hope you enjoyed!
Love,
A
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Beautiful Adrienne ! I quote this from you: To be the eyes of an eagle, slope of a mountain;”
To be a wave understanding the influence of the moon;”
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So many wonderful metaphors.
miriam
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I loved it as soon as i read it. 😉 Only poets can capture life like this! Thank God for them.
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“To feel much more than know” – that’s it for me. Thanks for sharing this poem.
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