Orphan Words

A simple phrase, dropped
innocently into conversation.
Every word ringing in my
mind like the booming report
of a magnum. A poem is born.

The words linger, tapping at
me from within, refusing to be
put aside, even for a moment,
like orphans in search of a
family, gnawing at my conscience.

There is no rest, no peace, until
these words have their place,
nestled perfectly among the other
words that I must now seek out.

There is no peace until my orphan
words have found their way home.

Author's Note

Reviews

[icelandicblue]

This is so wonderful! Your descriptions are so spot regarding the process of excising those words like cells into a body of a poem. Any who write know of this gift/affliction:

The words linger, tapping at
me from within, refusing to be
put aside, even for a moment,
like orphans in search of a
family, gnawing at my conscience.

[icelandicblue]

I am still loving this poem:

Every word ringing in my
mind like the booming report
of a magnum. A poem is born.

Those words resound months after I have read them.

[Creepy Swine Guy]

You are so nice you me ... I have thought about you every day and whispered a prayer.

[icelandicblue]

; ) Thank you my friend.

[Kristina Moulaison]

This is great! The spirit of a writer. Loved the idea of little phrases as orphans that must find a family to put them into context. I know this frenzied feeling well. Love how you put into...words. :)

[Kristina Moulaison]

Loved "booming like a magnum" and "refusing to be put aside"... that they all at once have power and personality.

[KeelyJane]

Loved this. You describe so perfectly the thought process of an inspired mind. It during this time I can't write fast enough. This piece has inspired me. Nice write my muse. :)

[Barbara Walker]

And like children, the words vie for your attention, saying "pick me, pick me!" Love the visuals this poem brings to my mind. Great write!

[Creepy Swine Guy]

Yes ... they DO do that.

[sansame]

Beautiful metaphor, I really love this piece.

[Einstein Noodle]

beautiful! all who attempt expression can relate .. so glad for this experience you shared .. keep searching brother
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[redflutterby]

Absolutely perfect write...the lines flow effortlessly. The thought within this poem is something that every writer experiences. Those words or ideas linger inside us waiting to be shaped into something that is our very own.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

This is a lovely, concise, well-written poem that describes perfectly the process from inspiration to creation. 'Orphan Words' is a perfect title, culminating with the perfect ending of finding their way home. Well done! 100/100

[Pryde Foltz]

Wonderful piece, with a metaphor I understand too well.