10 Poems That Define Me

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Oh, to dream, to cast my gaze upon the foot steps I have left and judge the colors of my soul and say to each one, "You are not worthy."  Though perhaps not the best of my children, I have in the following writes significant meaning.  Cry not my lovelies that I have left uncounted.  Your flower may yet blossom.
 

-Untitled-
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/-untitled-_910940
This is how I envision a poem of emotional release for those who need to commiserate with sad companions.

Merry Christmas
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/merry_christmas_975326
My attempt at writing a personalized, image filled piece with use of emotions and metaphor.

If I Could
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/if_i_could_845050
The typical love poem but with my own twist and flair.

Life's Fading Light
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/lifes_fading_light-part_1-heroic_crown_of_sonnets_780461
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/lifes_fading_light-part_2-heroic_crown_of_sonnets_780708
A technical triumph for me.  This poem, both part 1 and 2, are about following form and still being meaningful.

It Came And Passed
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/it_came_and_passed_952930
A very personal poem.

Shadows
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/shadows_739365
This poem is how I view poetry.  Deep in meaning, smooth flow with complexity in the form.

Dark Reflection
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/dark_reflection_701080
This is an earlier attempt at using imagery and is one of my personal favorites.

Companions
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/companions_819113
A prompt provided by an excellent PS poet, who I miss, is a tribute to the PS contests and sponsors.

I Lost Myself Today
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/i_lost_myself_today_748744
A personal poem written about my self doubt which lingers like a Raven upon my shoulder.

All I Am
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/all_i_am_883394
My view of my world growing up but inspired by a beautiful moment in my life and a lovely friend.

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Date: 6/1/2020 9:33:00 PM
Congratulations my friend on this winning effort. It shows your placement among your peers. That my friend says a lot!
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James Inman
Date: 6/1/2020 9:35:00 PM
Thanks Michael.
Date: 5/25/2020 8:51:00 AM
Many congrats on your top notch win, James. Sincerely ~ Elaine
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James Inman
Date: 6/1/2020 9:35:00 PM
Thank you Elaine, I hope I can find the time to read them all.
Date: 5/17/2020 8:55:00 PM
my friend, I hope one day to find the time to see these marvelous lists people are creating. I Just HAVE to do mine!!! But I can't ever seem to find the time. When she judges her contest, I hope to copy and paste the winners somehow so I can always find them.
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James Inman
Date: 5/17/2020 11:08:00 PM
Hi Andrea, you have read all but the first three on my list. I agree, it should be interesting to see what the poets themselves think are their most significant writes and why. If you read this please let me know so I can read yours. You have a daunting task ahead of you to pick just ten. I feel for Line having to read all of them.
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