My Need to Tell
“My language is the
universal whore whom I have to make into a virgin”
Karl Kraus.
Karl Kraus.
My need to tell
translates my thoughts
To words which have
been tarnished
By the constant touch
of common tongues.
Leaving language
tainted by the
Coarseness of Plebeian
lips.
Words are my tools in
need of transformation,
My task to buff them so
they shine like new.
Bringing to my work, a
truth
Beyond the blemishes of time.
© James Rainsford 2013
Note to readers: posted to Open Link Night at dVerse Poets. The quote by Karl Kraus describes the poet's task to perfection and I've long thought of writing something to expand its relevance. Finally, I've done it. I leave it to others to judge whether I've succeeded. Kind regards to all at dVerse poets. I'll respond to all who visit here and leave a comment. James.
