A Poem, the Poet

This pen writes not a story, 
but a life upon a page; its glory. 
Love for the writing; the heart,
thumping, beat after beat, never apart.
Conceived of bones, the ash; this pen, 
to ink bleeding veins, attached. 
A cut, this scrap; of emotions peeled. 
The scaring tissue; with Soul is healed. 
Lightning arcs through nerve endings' link;
Dreams are sparks. Thoughts, the ink.
Not a story, but a life and a pen.
For this is a poet, his poem with no end.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Agustin Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 2:54 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Hoffman Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 6:36 AM
Stunning and emotive piece, Michael! Bravo!
Mcconnell Avatar
August 16, 2023 at 2:35 AM
Nice penning Michael with good imagery and rhyme too. Indeed where would we be without a pen!
Morris Avatar
August 15, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Thank you for sharing this thought-provoking and inspirational piece. It's awesome! Blessings and best wishes. :-)
Berdoo Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 5:22 PM
Hard hitting emotions. Don't run out of ink, your on a positive roll, "Michael Alexander Style." ~~WRITE ON!~~
J.T. Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 10:08 PM
This poem is a masterpiece. This is very well written
Alexander Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 4:49 PM
I accidentally deleted this poem when I was refining my others; I apologize for those of you that commented earlier with kindness and the favorites i had.
Berdoo Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 5:24 PM
No harm done, you found this one.
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