Sad to think our words will fly away in a storm of dust one day. Will anyone remember them? I think every poet wonders. The personification of the poem itself is great here. Lydi**
Sadness rolls over me as I read this. There is a plea for validation so elequently stated. We often don't get to see our influence in this world yet it is there a butterfly effect. I must state before it is too late that your poetry has effected me immensly and although the titles fade the words remain. Each stanza in this poem strikes straight to the heart. I have written poems on this subject as well but they seem to pale to this one
Dear J... I think each writer is subject to such spells from time to time, but you have beaten the spell by writing a wonderful poem about the event. I remember a local playwright, songwriter and author in my locality who never had to buy firelighters to start the fire due to all the papers he had to burn from lack of inspiration, but he went on to be very famous and there is a beautiful sculpture in his memory in our local Garden of Europe. You have captured the feeling superbly in the poem. Thank you for sharing, J... Lovely work!
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Love your story of the playwright...thank you, Marie,
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It is a true story, dear J... The playwright was John B. Keane and I knew him quite well. He was a n.. read moreIt is a true story, dear J... The playwright was John B. Keane and I knew him quite well. He was a native of Listowel in County Kerry where I have lived all my life. He was a man of the people and he and his wife Mary ran a pub in town which is now run by their son Billy. He had a special room over the pub overlooking the street, this is where he wrote. He struggled for years to have his work published, but he eventually won the struggle. I saw many of his plays growing up like Sive, Big Maggie, etc and I love his song Many Young Men of Twenty which is about emigration. It has a beautiful rhythm. Wishing you a very blessed, joyful and beautiful Sunday, dear J. Relax and enjoy, dear friend....
Jacob - welcome to the club!! Those, these dry spells are a killer. Sometimes I wrack or is it wreak my brain to come up with a decent or should it be decadent thought.
Hang in there and take care - Dave.
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Maybe wreak....I like seeing that word used in some other context than with "havoc"---
thank .. read moreMaybe wreak....I like seeing that word used in some other context than with "havoc"---
thank you, Dave,
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I don't write a perfect poem. I ffel, I don't remember what I wrote. If anyone asks, I don't know. It's not because of memory problem. We poets are pregnant each day and we are giving birth. Our children can be good, worst or dead. But we don't cry either. We become pregnant again....good poem
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Yes, pregnant each day...and then the births come or not...Thank you, Arundass.
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This sounds like a nightmare to a poet. You've left your mark here like an engravement J. My old hall of fame writing these days would have to have you at the top of the all time greats. You'll never be forgotten here on this site.
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Very kind of you, Relic....I'm just a working poet like the rest of us...we all have a voice that ne.. read moreVery kind of you, Relic....I'm just a working poet like the rest of us...we all have a voice that needs to be heard.
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Dear Jacob... the perfect Poem for me to read this very late evening. I am very melancholy as I have an urgent Condition that may require Gallbladder Surgery immediately. I have not felt this sick for years. I appreciate your Prayers (and others also). It seems the World is slipping away from me, and I want to stay longer. softly, Pat p.s. Roger is Stable, but is diabetic and takes Dialysis for seven years, and is on Oxygen. We "trust" you are well. I think your Poetry is awesome. Amen, Pat
Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..