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Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

0 posted 2001-04-05 10:34 PM

I'm just a would be poet,
my writings are not perfect
for you see..
I just write the words,
when they come so easily to me.

I don't have perfect structure,
nor do I know how to end each line.
Sometimes I find it hard,
just to get my words to rhyme.

I am not highly educated
in the ways of poetic verse,
although I am sure that at times
my writings may appear rather diverse.

Some poets do write words
far beyond compare,
while other poets seem to have
a certain poetic flair!

I may not always use
perfect poetic form,
but it seems that I write my best
when my hearts been torn.

Yes, it does seem
to my own adversity,
that I shall never write
perfect poetry!!

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

1 posted 2001-04-05 10:48 PM

GentleSpirit~
Oh, sweet lady ... aren't we all ?

Words that flow freely are the bestest there are ! !

And yours are looking pretty gosh-darned good to me !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

PoeticaL
Member

since 2001-03-31

Posts 50

2 posted 2001-04-05 10:52 PM

Honestly, I found this to be how we all feel at times about this craft. We look up to someone along the way and we forget that they are looking up to someone as well. I try to remind myself of this every day. I'm looking up and so perhaps...just perhaps someone is looking up to me?!? Wait...could it be?

"I'm a junkyard full of false starts....Elliot Smith"

Mabel A. Dilley
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

3 posted 2001-04-06 12:42 PM

Adversity has never been my poetic muse; however, I certainly see the advantage of having it so within your verse. Wishing you sunshine and hope.

"I am not now that which I have been."

Krawdad
Member Elite

since 2001-01-03

Posts 2597

4 posted 2001-04-06 01:36 AM

Perfect???
Who needs perfect?
This is the age of free verse, you know, so just make it flow.
Your very own style is the very best!

/:-}==
=#===

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

5 posted 2001-04-06 01:19 PM

the perfect poem. . . is one that comes from your heart. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Panne447
Member

since 2001-04-03

Posts 196
S.A. TX

6 posted 2001-04-06 03:24 PM

GS, From one would-be-poet to another I'd just like to say this was a heartfelt read that was too true and quite enjoyable. Panne

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

7 posted 2001-04-06 03:27 PM

Oh, don't we know, tho, what lives in our hearts!

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

8 posted 2001-04-06 04:28 PM

More than a poet wannabee
You give your words that we may see
What's in your heart and on your mind -
That's all that we could ask to find!

I enjoyed this, GS!!! *S*

Charisma

Member Ascendant

since 2000-09-30

Posts 5906
lost in blue pages

9 posted 2001-04-06 05:24 PM

oh yeah I know the feeling, but you write quite well.....so I guess that you must be a poet, cause it flows from your pen right.
loved reading your poem.

((hugs))
Charisma

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

10 posted 2001-04-06 06:17 PM

We're all wannabes. I guess there probably is no perfect poem. But yours do just fine. Joyce

Rosebud1229
Senior Member

since 2000-04-05

Posts 1813
North Carolina

11 posted 2001-04-06 07:07 PM

you are Special, It takes a rare poet to speak openly from the heart. I loved this.

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

12 posted 2001-04-07 09:21 AM

Oh my, I am overwhelmed at all of your kind responses. I wrote this poem a few years back when I was just learning about forms and styles. When it comes down to it, I still just enjoy letting the words flow more than anything although I do love a challenge from time to time. You all have moved me with your words! Is it any wonder that this place makes one feel as though they are among a very special family??? Thanks all and big cyber hugs to you all!! :}

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

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