Wordsmith

"A PAUSE LONG ENOUGH" ...'That you might momentarily glimpse in my direction'... Is it so unusual that we should want some recognition, Or is it that we write for our own cognition? Although our words may truly stand tall Perhaps they are the least recognized of all. True, we want our words in each poetic event To be worthy, read, and swell our breast with compliment. By your test you have opened a door That has made me want to glimpse a little more. I see a theme in the things you say Quiet, resolved, some longing in a way... Now I have been grasped by the quiet words you write That each time I read them they will pull me tight. For you, my friend, have a gifted soul A depth and quality to make words whole. Who are you in this writer's world so rough? A WORDSMITH...whose work I have not paused to read nearly enough. for "Who Do You Think I Am?" contest

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/29/2015 12:01:00 PM

Yes, Richard is a great wordsmith. Congrats on your win in his contest.

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/29/2015 4:20:00 PM

Thanks, Eileen. He does have a way with words.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/29/2015 1:20:00 AM

Very wonderful write Dan! Congrats on a fantastic win!

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/29/2015 4:19:00 PM

Thank you Dr. I appreciate the read.

Skat A

Date: 9/28/2015 10:53:00 PM

Dan, congrats on your wonderful win. Love SKAT

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/29/2015 4:18:00 PM

Thanks, Skat.

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/28/2015 10:42:00 PM

Dan, congratulations on your win:-)Alexis

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/29/2015 4:19:00 PM

Thanks, Alexis.

Michael Tor

Date: 9/28/2015 10:19:00 PM

Nice win Dan congratulations.

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/29/2015 4:18:00 PM

Thanks, Michael.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/28/2015 5:45:00 PM

I look forward to your visits and comments Dan.

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/28/2015 9:03:00 PM

I will be looking forward to more of your inspirational works.

Shirley Rebstock

Date: 9/28/2015 5:26:00 PM

Really enjoyed your poem. Good win

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/28/2015 9:04:00 PM

Thanks, Shirley. I was only telling the truth as I read it.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/28/2015 2:56:00 PM

Wonderful write, Dan, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/28/2015 9:05:00 PM

I appreciate the read Eve.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/28/2015 12:58:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on this wonderfull tribute Dan. I was hoping this would do really well!

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/28/2015 9:07:00 PM

Thanks, Connie. Motivation can come in many forms. Your original comments helped me to be concise and to the point as I saw it.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/28/2015 10:58:00 AM

As a writer, the first stanza sure resonates with me, something all writers must surely contemplate. Dropping in to offer my congratulations on your well-deserved 2nd place win ... never stop writing ... CayCay

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/28/2015 9:11:00 PM

Yes, we don't necessarily think about it, but that quandry is always there...like a nagging itch we can't seem to scratch. I'm glad it was meaningful to you.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/28/2015 6:37:00 AM

Very touching piece, thanks for entering my contest.

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/28/2015 10:01:00 AM

Thanks, Richard. I will be pausing more at your work now that you have forced me to open the door...

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/27/2015 1:09:00 AM

I like the approach you took with your entry Dan. You expressed what I think most of us feel. I hope this does really well in the contest!

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/28/2015 9:27:00 AM

Thanks, Connie.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/25/2015 12:24:00 PM

I enjoyed this creative and witty write very much. I think it is a winner ... CayCay

Caycay Jennings
Date: 9/28/2015 10:59:00 AM

Dan - I am very touched by your comment 'as you may never know.' ... CayCay

Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/26/2015 2:13:00 AM

Thanks, CayCay. You have helped me in my writing as you may never know. To paraphrase Dean Martin's famous line, "Keep them edits and critiques comin' in."