sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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A CURIOSITY THAT CLAWS

<>A CURIOSITY THAT CLAWS
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inspiration isn’t grand~
     no thunderclap or blinding light,
          just a persistent drip.

it is the chipped teacup
     holding the ghost of chamomile,
          a forgotten kindness or a whispered word.

it is the stubborn green shoot
     pushing through cracked concrete,
          the resilience of dandelions in a world paved over.

it is a voice that will not be quieted,
     a hunger that gnaws, a curiosity that claws
          to which I surrender. 

I let the words fall, unpolished and raw,
     a clumsy offering to the altar of living,
          to the boundless beauty of creating.

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Line Gauthier September 23, 2025 at 3:38 AM Beautiful poem ~ love the imagery

John Lawless September 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM ..."I let the words fall, unpolished and raw"...and a grand serving of poetic sushi this is....this must be FAVED printed and posted for easy access and inspiration. I also receives an authentic Boston...WICKED AWESOME sara Etgen-Baker September 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM wow, thank you, John, for the 'wicked awesome'...I'm honored. I appreciate your enthusiasm for my poem....I'm touched.