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A Blank Canvas

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ blank page barren canvas hear me now tell me of your journey. on this night like a spark that ignites the flame give me that first word that begins that first phrase then takes root and cultivates into that first rhyme that forms my little sonnet like a maze embracing this moment breathing life onto this canvas with your words of prose sprinkle pollinate fill it abundantly like the expected mother to be as the day draws near the struggle labor banes so great so intense the agony the pain giving birth to this parchment of handwritten life when will it ever end? then it becomes quiet where silence has ceased all has stopped I look to gaze upon this once empty page I now see how the motivated can be inspired the hurting can be healed the hopeless can have hope and the faithless can have faith all within themselves once again may the story of this page serve as a living testament that emptiness and nothingness are never permanent

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Jcb Brul

Date: 3/5/2024 7:10:00 AM

Congratulations dear Sara. These lines left a footprint in my heart, "may the story of this page serve as a living testament that emptiness and nothingness are never permanent". Thank you for sharing.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/5/2024 2:22:00 PM

thank you for your congratulatory words. I'm grateful my poem left a footprint in your heart. I could ask for no better compliment than that. I agree...emptiness is never permanent. I've learned that the hard way. :-) Have a splendid evening and thanks for sponsoring the contest, Sara

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/4/2024 4:49:00 PM

Congratulations dear friend, A worthy winner of your podium place. ! Delightful.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/4/2024 5:56:00 PM

ahhh, thank you sweet Wendy, for your supportive and congratulatory words. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/4/2024 7:57:00 AM

Back to say I have read your winning work and found it to be very interesting. Congratulations!! Way to go. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/4/2024 5:55:00 PM

thank you, Sara K, for returning. I'm grateful for your congratulatory words and enthusiasm. Hugs for the evening, Sara B.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/28/2024 7:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/picture. Have a blessed day writing away...............

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/28/2024 6:16:00 PM

thanks dear Paula! I appreciate your continued visits and support. Wishing you a blessed evening, hugs, Sara

Silent One

Date: 2/26/2024 12:15:00 PM

I really like how you formatted your poem and the idea behind it.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/28/2024 6:15:00 PM

thanks for your complimentary and congratulatory words. I appreciate your encouragement and was thrilled with my placement!

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 2/21/2024 4:28:00 PM

Very interesting write about writing! Nice going on..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:54:00 PM

awww, thank you. I appreciate your complimentary words. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 2/21/2024 3:38:00 PM

Lovely and creative poetry, Sara. There are many directions our thoughts may travel went they start with a blank canvas; I like the journey your thoughts / poetry has taken us on with this poem. Mindful, inspiring, and an enjoyable read, my sweet friend. Big hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:53:00 PM

thanks for journeying with me dear hubby and for your kind comments. Glad my poem inspired you. Big hug back at you, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 2/21/2024 9:14:00 AM

This is a nice poem on the canvas of life. Love the last stanza.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:53:00 PM

thank you Jay. I like the last verse as well...enjoy your evening, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/21/2024 4:57:00 AM

You gave the theme meaningful shape and form, Sara, in this inspiring write--the message in your ending lines resonates with me.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:52:00 PM

I'm grateful you found my poem inspiring and that it resonated with you...what wonderful compliments. I appreciate you and your visits...have a splendid evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 2/21/2024 4:35:00 AM

What a brilliant and deep write this is dear sweet sara! I think many can resonate too with these lines. I love the way youv interpreted the prompt and delivered such a meaningful poem. Especially the lines “ the hurting can be healed the hopeless can have hope and the faithless can have faith all within themselves once again” exactly! I sometimes go through these emotions and think too, looking at what once was a blank canvas now flowing with emotions, healing hymns too! Powerful this is! FAV

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:51:00 PM

I appreciate your kind words about my poem. I'm glad you've had similar experiences when writing a poem and looking back at what was once a blank canvas...it's exhilarating! You 'got' the message of my words. Humbly grateful for the fav. Have a pleasant evening, hugs Sara

Valsa George

Date: 2/20/2024 10:48:00 PM

Birthing of a poem is not all that easy. There is labor pain though at the end, like the mother of a new born, we feel joy when a poem is born. Even if not at the first chance, remember- "emptiness and nothingness are never permanent".... Beautiful message that inspires dear Sara !

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:18:00 AM

thanks, sweet Valsa, for your mindful comments and support. Glad you enjoyed the 'message' and found it inspirational. Have a pleasant day, hugs, Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:18:00 AM

thanks, sweet Valsa, for your mindful comments and support. Glad you enjoyed the 'message' and found it inspirational. Have a pleasant day, hugs, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 2/20/2024 10:32:00 PM

so beautiful and thoughtful, dear poet sara, when i wake ui don"t fill an empty page, first i do, is going for. a walk of an hour then inspiration comes or not, i don't force anyhthing; thanks for sharing precious and delicate poetry

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:19:00 AM

I understand how walking brings inspiration. I do the exact same thing every morning (except in rainy weather or extreme cold); something about the cadence of walking puts me in an active meditative state where inspiration comes. Thanks for your support and thoughtful words this morning, Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:18:00 AM

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/20/2024 6:39:00 PM

No they never are as long as you fill it with your dreams, hopes and promises , love your form and your content Sara, gl in the contest , :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:16:00 AM

I agree, dear Rose. Thanks for your kind and supportive words...have a blessed day, hugs, Sara

Chetta Achara

Date: 2/20/2024 6:17:00 PM

Well said!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/21/2024 4:16:00 AM

thank you kindly. Appreciate your visit and support!