The Call

Its two a.m. and here i am Theres a reason i have risen The gift has beckoned And now im reckoned To be hours in this prison By candles light I begin to write All thats in my soul Deep words flow out There is no doubt Its not me who has control Pen hits page In poetic rage As sweat beads on my brow A message is born In some strange form Not my own i must avow When morning comes And my pen is done And my mind is feeling spent I re-read from start What this gift imparts And weep over the message sent.

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Donna Jones

Date: 12/28/2013 8:45:00 PM

The wakeup and knowing....and the having to record the moment...that is captured here...wonderful poetry Carl....

Carl Fraser
Date: 12/28/2013 9:14:00 PM

Glad you understand Donna, im sure many do. But imagine those that just roll over and go back to sleep . The message that could have touched another life. Happy New Year My Friend,blessings, Carl

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 12/28/2013 4:02:00 PM

Very cool, Carl. Just answer the call! May your new year be exceptionally good and your messages steadily flow :). Enjoy!

Carl Fraser
Date: 12/28/2013 9:11:00 PM

well if the sleepless nights are cool, then im a blessed man lol, Thank for you kind words, Happy New Year, blessings Carl

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/28/2013 3:05:00 PM

and i go deep into your heart's pining, carl.. this is a beauty!... a hapy new year to you!..:) huggs

Carl Fraser
Date: 12/28/2013 9:09:00 PM

Thank you so much Nette, im sure many poets can relate to this, Happy New Year to you as well my friend, blessings Carl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/28/2013 2:06:00 PM

- Deep and strong words coming from "nowhere", strong emotions .... smile or tears ... let they come - A skilled write, Carl! - Wish you all the best for the new year - thanks for enjoyable friendship in the year 2013. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Carl Fraser
Date: 12/28/2013 9:06:00 PM

Hi Anne Lise, we all share the same gift, that makes us family, Happy New Year My Sister, Carl

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/28/2013 10:40:00 AM

emotion to the fore here, nothing creates poetry like it,, helped indeed by your wondrous pen,,,,happy new year

Carl Fraser
Date: 12/28/2013 9:05:00 PM

Hi Harry, so good of you to stop by, I always appreciate your opinions posted here, Happy New Year, Carl

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/27/2013 3:51:00 PM

Carl, Wow. What can I say but Most inspired! What I like more is that your mind is getting heavy and your ink lately has been a beautiful shade of deep sadness. Something in this write tells me you want to make sure the call and the message is received. It takes a few steps to reach the heaven inside, keep writing and reaching.... you are Awesome ..xox...LINDA

Carl Fraser
Date: 12/27/2013 10:57:00 PM

Thank you kind lady, guess im kind of a mood writer, like those old mood rings that changed shades with your mood, i change shades as well, thanks so much for reading Linda, i truly respect your comments, hugs and blessings,Carl