Roddie McKenzie gives us another poem about poetry, amongst other things…
Giving the Gifts that Keep on Giving
Teaching,
a giving that rewards twice.
They gain the knowledge,
which of course, is power.
And then, in scaffolding the dull thick, facts
into a cathedral,
I pause and appreciate the marvel
Of how nature works.
Poetry too, is about making meaning.
The polishing of a mirror that distorts just enough
to reflect something for
everyman.
That crystalisation of random facts into diamond appreciation,
is winning the brightest gold watch,
(after of course, getting the buggers to behave).
Poetry is a bit like that too.
Roddie McKenzie 9/2/2013