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The Poet's Dilemma

Of all the thoughts that pass through my head, Of all the dreams and inspirations, Only a few are kept and saved-- Countless poems never written. Words may come as on a breeze, but Countless thoughts are never chased. Words may dance beautifully in mind, but Unwritten words are always erased. Writing a poem and staying on queue is not a very easy thing to do. For when words are put to page, the mind wanders and poems change. The main intent is distorted and dropped, dangerous potential in every new thought. For how can a poet dismiss The happenings all around him And focused, voluntarily miss The very things that cause him bliss, When the act of writing bounds him? A poet's dream is to express In words what he does behold him, But every moment not in rest Is worthy of a poem.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 2/11/2021 1:19:00 PM
A pleasure to find your lovely poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Anna ~
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Date: 6/10/2016 8:08:00 AM
A wonderfully executed anatomy on a poet's life.... Congrats Anna, for having your work featured in the Poetrysoup homepage!! ;-)
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Date: 6/8/2016 2:27:00 PM
Congratulations on being featured this week. I enjoyed your poem very much!
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Date: 5/20/2016 6:06:00 PM
very true Anna, so many things happen that could be written, my problem is remembering them until I find a pen and paper
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Date: 5/20/2016 6:36:00 AM
I love this piece so much. What a really hot newbie you are. Will be looking forward to more of this. A definite 7
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Anna Wright
Date: 5/20/2016 8:26:00 AM
Thank you so much! :)
Date: 5/18/2016 1:03:00 AM
Anna, Nice and wonderful first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Hope you will enjoy our community. Wish you a fruitful journey ahead...........//:) hugs
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Anna Wright
Date: 5/19/2016 9:06:00 AM
Thank you! :)
Date: 5/15/2016 11:04:00 PM
Sad to hear about him Anna,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Anna Wright
Date: 5/16/2016 8:26:00 AM
Thank you! :)
Date: 5/15/2016 12:25:00 PM
Nicely said Anna W, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Anna Wright
Date: 5/16/2016 8:25:00 AM
Than you! It is nice to meet you SKAT! :)
Date: 5/15/2016 7:14:00 AM
Very good, Anna. True for all of us I think.
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Anna Wright
Date: 5/16/2016 8:24:00 AM
Thank you! :)

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