Of Creating A World With A Word

I painted a picture…
I created a world with a word…
I made sense from nonsense,
I used intense sense to change tense,
Tension became intention
and the intent turned win into ‘one‘ like water into wine and next came the text
pen makes love to paper,
Everything has an agenda,
Paper becomes pregnant and gives birth to words without gender;
the words become hungry and are fed with metaphors.
I sketched a beautiful world with the pencil of imagination,
I gazed in admiration,
at this imagined nation,
So I painted a picture,
I created a world with a word…
And I called it poetry.

~B

Responses to “Of Creating A World With A Word”

  1. Manahil Mansha avatar

    that’s literally the most beautiful poem that i have read in a while

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Appreciate… Thank you so much 😍
      ~B

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      1. Fairy Queen avatar

        You’ve written something very interestibg and origina. The picture is perfect for your poetry. Well done 😉😉😉

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      2. Beaton avatar

        Thank you Fairy Queen
        Appreciate
        ~B

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  2. dprastka avatar

    Is that you reading the poem? The most BEAUTIFUL poem with the most amazing speaker with his cool accent! Thanks for sharing! 😍

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Hahahaha thank you and yes that was I reading 😂😂
      ~B

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      1. JeNom avatar

        Wow! Beautiful poem on poetry. It was more beautiful hearing you read it.
        Thanks.

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      2. Beaton avatar

        Thank you JeNom
        Hadn’t even realized adding the recording would have such an effect, I simply did it cause Ib loved the sound of the wordplay 😂
        ~B

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  3. dprastka avatar

    I had to listen to it again! It’s so COOL!! I’m also intrigued of how you posted just the recording. I didn’t know you could do this?

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Haha one can now do this… you simply add an audio block (similar to how you posted the video except I uploaded a recording haha )
      This is one of those things I have always wanted to try out because some posts are meant to be read out loud..
      ~B

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      1. dprastka avatar

        That’s so cool, and yes, it was great to hear it being read! I LOVE these blocks as it’s working great with my videos. I’m glad you tried it, as it’s inspiring and fun! 😄

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      2. Beaton avatar

        Judging from the comments I think I won’t be so nervous to do this again 😂 I was very very nervous about it actually haha
        ~B

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      3. dprastka avatar

        Oh that makes me feel better as I was very nervous sharing my first video. But I share on FB all the time but that’s such a small group compared to who “might” see and hear it here on this platform. Go for it, you sounded amazing. The perfect read I think! 😉😍

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  4. Msdedeng avatar

    Wow!

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you, I surprise myself everytime I listen to it 😂 like wow dude.
      ~B

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      1. Msdedeng avatar

        I swear that was impressive. Writing is funny; you can’t fake it. It is there or it isn’t, and some times we got it than other times. I think it’s safe to say you roared through it this time. Maybe it was a dose of that coffee you write about 🙂

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  5. popsiclesociety avatar

    Beautiful poetry!

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you 😍
      ~B

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Much appreciated
      ~B

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  6. Lebogang Shazzygal Malatji avatar

    Hahaha beautiful one uncleB~
    Paper becomes pregnant and gives birth to words without gender
    The most beautiful poem

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you so much… 😍
      Haha now the pressure to write anything else that can top this becomes real😂
      ~B

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  7. Shuvai Mlilo avatar

    Beautiful, absolutely wonderful.

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  8. Beaton avatar

    Thank you
    ~B

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  9. Claire 'Word by Word' avatar

    Well that just brightened my day, such a cheerful poem, especially hearing it being read while read, the joy of it shines through in audio. Thank you for the gift. 🌸

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Claire
      Sometimes the world could do with a little brightening up, painting over the darkness.
      You are welcome
      ~B

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  10. Shruba avatar

    This is beautiful! Does anyone else get reminded of the nebula or galaxy when seeing the white spots of paint on the hand like stars distributed in the space? 🤩❤

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you…
      After I had finished painting the paint spots on my hands reminded me of a galaxy of stars which is how I came upon the idea of painting a world with words…
      ~B

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      1. mlilo_don avatar

        Good one

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      2. Beaton avatar

        Heavy
        ~B

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      3. Shruba avatar

        That’s beautiful how poems take birth in one’s mind! ☺

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      4. Beaton avatar

        Thank you..
        I was trying to capture the creative process of poetry
        ~B

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  11. Anesu N avatar

    Such beauty, so much joy and so playful. You minded me of Mbuya Mlambo and her stories on radio.

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Sue
      Haha I loved those stories on radio and always sat to listen
      ~B

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  12. mlilo_don avatar

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  13. Precious~Melody avatar

    Wow! Loved this! Listened as I read 🥰

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Precious.
      And to think I was a bit nervous about sharing the reading of the poem 😂😂
      ~B

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      1. Precious~Melody avatar

        Haha it’s so good. You should do it again 😃

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  14. Nancy avatar

    Beautiful! You are a master with words. The idea of recording it is an added bonus and it’s interesting to have a voice to go with the face. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Nancy
      When I wrote it, I knew it was meant to be read otherwise one might miss the full experience of the word play especially being very short one might just rush through without feeling it….
      I might do this more😍
      ~B

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  15. Ashmita Ghosh avatar

    So pretty!… Loved it

    Liked by 4 people

    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Ashmita
      I think it’s one of the prettiest things I have done in a while
      ~B

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  16. -Eugenia avatar

    Wow! Excellent piece and reading. Bravo!

    Liked by 3 people

    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Eugenia.
      Much appreciated I was quite nervous about this 😂
      ~B

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      1. -Eugenia avatar

        My pleasure! 😉

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  17. Miss Kay avatar

    Is that your voice 😃

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      1. Beaton avatar

        Just making sure…I never listen to voice notes I send hahahaha they make me want to apologise to everyone I have spoken to
        ~B

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  18. Moreblessing avatar

    Literally how it goes! ❤️

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Totally 😂
      ~B

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  19. Winter Duckling avatar

    This is so so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I love it, poetry in spee is always BEAUTIFUL, this is why I love Spoken Word. Great Poem Beaton!!!

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you so much!!! spoken word has magic to it ^_^
      ~B

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  20. justynlove avatar

    Perfect picture… I love the story attached to iy

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    1. Beaton avatar

      😍 this has become my favourite post 😂😂 maybe because so many people find it nice
      ~B

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  21. Sam "Goldie" Kirk avatar

    That was awesome!
    I like the subtle melody in the background. It works well with the word.
    “the words become hungry and are fed with metaphors.” that was my favorite line.
    I like how this piece is poetic, funny, and smart.

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Its fast become one of my favourite, and to think I just did it on a whim ^_^
      ~B

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      1. Sam "Goldie" Kirk avatar

        Those are the best!

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  22. Wordsmith Lee avatar

    Wooow, you are so out of this world hey

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Day = made
      Of all the smiles you will not see today, the one I have on write now 😍😍
      Appreciate
      ~B

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  23. Wordsmith Lee avatar

    I’m kissing this figure of poetry a million times…

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    1. Beaton avatar

      😍😍😍
      Thank you
      ~B

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  24. Natalie avatar

    Beaton, Well done with your poem and reading! Now I know what your voice is like. More readings soon?

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Natalie
      hahaha a voice to the blog… more reading coming soon just that my primary recording was my phone its currently dead I had intended to do more of these and even read out some of my other more conversational blog pieces, because punctuation juts cant get some of the inflections i want to infuse in my writing
      ~B

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      1. Natalie avatar

        Glad you plan to do more reading soon. No rush. If you were nervous, it didn’t show at all. Maybe organize the links to all your readings on one page on your blog or categorize them for easy search. Just a suggestion.

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      2. Beaton avatar

        Thank you and yep am working on having a Read category and playlist page
        Here is one of my earlier attempts at reading a full length article https://becomingthemuse.net/2020/06/17/of-musical-chairs-with-african-presidents/ if you have 3 minutes and 45 seconds to kill
        ~B

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      3. Natalie avatar

        Well done again, B. I’d be interested in meeting Mr. Nelson Mandela and Mr. Thomas Sankara but both have died.

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  25. Swarnali avatar

    You are an amazing speaker.. Best wishes..

    https://swarnaz.com

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  26. Brandon Ellrich avatar

    I really like your writing style. Great poetry!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Brandon
      Much appreciated
      ~B

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  27. Tessa avatar

    I love that poem.

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Tessa
      ~B

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  28. mitchteemley avatar

    Love the wordplay here, Beaton!

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Mitch!!,
      Much appreciate
      ~B

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  29. Niki Flow avatar

    Beaton, I haven’t been here in much too long. I loved this today and especially loved hearing you! The music background, your voice, and your words were a perfect combination, a beautiful view into your world. Your photograph goes so well with it, too. Brilliant. Bravo! ♥.

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Hi Niki
      Pleasure seeing you on my tangle of words…
      This could easily be one of my favourite posts I think it nicely captures my whimsical flights of fancy.
      Sometimes everything just fits perfectly
      Thank you
      ~B

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  30. Clarissa avatar

    What a beautiful poem! I think my favorite line was “Tension became intention”. I’ve always believed that words shape our thoughts and actions and through them the world. Thanks so much for sharing, and happy new year!

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Clarissa
      This was a fun and whimsical poem to create and with comments like these I am learning how I captured so much more in it than I realised.
      ~B

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  31. Humanity Boss avatar

    Your voice 😍😍😍

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    1. Beaton avatar

      hahaha thank you
      ~B

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  32. Lizl Bennefeld avatar

    Lovely, Beaton! Also, your reading of the words. Fluid, clear…

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Lizl
      I absolutely loved working on this it was so much fun
      ~B

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  33. dunelight avatar

    That was a perfect blend of music and spoken word. It was delightful. Aside from reading your own work you could do voice over. I liked the picture too. I’m always happy covered in paint.

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  34. kinge avatar

    This is good art. Impressed with the creativity

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you Kevin
      ~B

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  35. Nelsapy avatar

    Reblogged this on Nelsapy.

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