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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
The Empty Page An empty page stares up at me expectantly: A piece of ivory-colored parchment, upon which I shall inscribe my soul. Cradled gently in my right hand is my pen: The magic wand, which will transform my feelings into words. What will I create, as my heart guides my pen across the page? Will it be a beautiful painting, on a par with Da Vinci; Or, perhaps, a jumbled, formless finger-painting, such as I did in kindergarten? Will it be a lovely symphony, to rival Tchaikovsky; Or, a nonsensical song, such as children often sing? Whatever I fashion will be "just right;" For, the beauty is in the creating. To share with others the good and bad, The joy and sorrow, The darkness and light That are in me - what could I possibly treasure more than this? So, I shall continue to fill the pages, And exhaust the ink of the pens, And share my heart and soul, For as long as life courses through my being. Doing so makes my heart sing, and my spirit take flight. And, if my writing stirs you...I am even happier. -Troy J. Hoecherl- © Troy J Hoecherl All Rights Reserved Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Troy, you are on a roll here! Mucho truth in this one. We all start with that blank page, not knowing what's going to call it home. If we are happy with the result, that is a reward within itself. Approval from others is icing on the cake.....great thoughts. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Troy, your writing often stirs me...my mind, my heart, my imagination. I love your message here...the beauty is in the creation. Thank you for this. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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pen of passion Member
since 1999-08-11
Posts 234 |
I've gotten dizzy by your word-stirrings, and I loved it. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Another great post my friend. So true the words you speak. I love you man! All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Troy.... Excellent work, my friend. You express it so well. You know your writing always stir me!!!  Lone Wolf Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
I love the way you string words together. It's hard to write when the muse is dead, but yours is alive and kickin' and livin' large! Love this post. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Joannak Member
since 2000-03-11
Posts 121Indiana, USA |
...for the beauty is in the creating... Yes Troy, your creation is beautiful, and it does stir me. Thanks for posting this. Joanna What better way to become immortal than to wake up each day and write? Ray Bradbury |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Balladeer - thanks so much for your kind comments! I was commenting to a friend, the other day, that I think we poets have a real advantage. Being able to express ourselves through poetry adds another wonderful dimension to our lives. Claire - thank you, my friend! I don't write free verse as often as I do rhyme...but sometimes the message presents itself better, that way. I'm glad my poetry stirs you - I certainly love yours! pen of passion - thanks! Now that you're dizzy, let's slap a blindfold on you and play "blind man's bluff." Jeffrey - thanks, buddy! I love you, man! Lone Wolf - thank you, my friend! You always make me feel good! WildChild - I appreciate your kind words! Yes, the muse is alive and kickin'...but she is sometimes elusive, all the same. As for "livin' large," she can't help it - I love to eat, and she always joins me - so I'm a fat man with a fat muse, LOL!Joanna - thanks a bunch for reading and commenting! Welcome to Passions! Again, thank you all for your wonderful responses! Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very nice |
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