Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

A Lot of Rot

I sometimes write a lot of rot,
My poetry writing lacks a lot.
I wish I could write with fire and passion,
Romantic poetry is always in fashion.

My inhibition gets in the way,
I may regret some things I say,
Showing a side of me,
That I don't want to show to thee.

Maybe because I've grown old,
Old folk, sometimes are perceived as cold,
The fire they had is now an ember.
Embers burn, do you remember?

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Deb M January 9, 2022 at 8:09 PM Hey Shirley….. I love your poetry and your comments that is why I was drawn to you. Your poetry shows your realness, honesty and mostly your wit and humour….not cold at all! Stoke that fire my friend! Debx Deb M January 10, 2022 at 1:46 AM Shirley that is hilarious your glasses in the fridge….that made me laugh!! Debx Shirley Hawkins January 10, 2022 at 1:02 AM Hi Deb, Thank you for your lovely comments. I appreciate them very much. I have lost my bellows, my husband has just found my glasses in the fridge. I hope you are keeping cool. Have a beaut evening. Take care. Shirley

Quoth Theraven January 9, 2022 at 6:41 PM Shirley, Oh it stirs in you. in your words. Fine embers in romance, in longing. Passion, reserved or burning, hold sway in all hearts that remember June. -Richard Shirley Hawkins January 9, 2022 at 7:10 PM Song of Songs, Song of Memory. Thank you, Richard. Your comment warmed my heart. Take care. Shirley.

John Lawless January 9, 2022 at 6:33 PM Shirley, bank that fire and let it roar to life and....write....write....WRITE..... Shirley Hawkins January 9, 2022 at 7:16 PM Thank you, John, For your encouraging comment. I am off to find some kindling and a box of matches. Take care. Shirley