When left simple, <br />And direct... <br />It is more effective, <br />If it is known what it is one expects. <br />Without attempting to describe, <br />An abstract Picasso portrait. <br /> <br />An understanding to comprehend, <br />With a power that reflects... <br />A meaningfulness less complex, <br />In establishing a one on one relationship. <br />And has a high degree of believability, <br />When left to be as simple as simple can get. <br />Will return to one a benefit. <br /> <br />The acceptance of what is achieved, <br />Although basic... <br />Is best for one not to attempt to impress, <br />If one wishes not to overhear... <br />Another one desires to get close and near, <br />Request for an interpreter. <br />When all one wishes is a romantic interlude. <br /> <br />'I hope one day to be perceived, <br />As the Picasso of Poetry.' <br /> <br />~That's nice.~ <br /> <br />'But... <br />I only want you to know, <br />The meaning behind my abstractions.' <br /> <br />~And that's why you asked me here, <br />To address your abstractions? ~ <br /> <br />'No. <br />But I am distracted by yours.' <br /> <br />~What on Earth, <br />Are you talking about? ~ <br /> <br />'The art of it.' <br /> <br />~The art of what? ~ <br /> <br />'Poetic adjustments.' <br /> <br />~Don't bother turning off the lights. <br />Explain to me what you mean.~<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/when-left-simple-and-direct/
