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A Poetry Avalanche

** A Poetry Avalanche ** Goodness! Lord! I’m on a roll this morning! The poetry keeps coming — nearly torturing! My keypad arm and fingers are alrady so tired… It’s as if The address of poetry were On fire! — With every poem present there retreating From the inspirations wrought from burning memories, preferring The refreshing lure of allegories and fairy tales to aid my creating. There are still three more hours Marked off in my planner to turn Words into exemplary verses. However, ink now covers every page Printed out, such that all my papers appear all scribbled and smeared. So, I’ve quit scrawling in this diary And brought my markers out, to kneel Down here and write All over Across our living room’s floor! ———————————————————————————————— (c) sally young eslinger 6/27/2023

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/9/2023 2:15:00 PM

I enjoyed your fun/creative write. My dad always said, Never Give Up. Good Words To Live By. When the pen/computer is red hot don't stop. Have a blessed day....................

Sally Eslinger

Date: 6/28/2023 6:58:00 PM

Well, 3 days ago i threated to quit writing Again. 1st time in ‘83, i quit for 35 yrs, which clogs the wells of poetry to explode open ! Might take another decade to get the unspoken out. Hmmm the poet who got me going again told me, “Quit? I’d die to go 1 whole day without poetry!” It’s truth…consider it… bear hugs! me to you

Speaks Volumes

Date: 6/28/2023 4:13:00 PM

Write on Sweet Sally. This made my day ! I need some of your enthusiasm as I struggle to write a word today. Your poem is a treasure. Enjoyed reading every word.

Sally Eslinger
Date: 6/28/2023 7:01:00 PM

I replied a bit, but in the wrong place. Please return to my posted poem and my commeny right above yours. I thank you for your wonderful response about this piece. Xoxo sally

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/28/2023 1:05:00 PM

haha. Now I think you are joking if you got markers out on the floor. This was a fun poem. If it's true that you really are on a writing spree, isn't that the best?? I think one day I put out ten poems. I felt so proud of myself, especially when even a few of them are really good!!

Sally Eslinger
Date: 6/28/2023 6:47:00 PM

Indeed, a spreed, much aided by the music i listen to while putting the writing app dow & have to pick it up again. Thanks much for reading & commenting.

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/28/2023 3:46:00 AM

Indeed! Poetry is alive! And ourselves often simply transcribers. Hopefully with well tuned ears and hearts to be true. Excellent read! I can relate.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/27/2023 10:38:00 PM

Write notes and always a poem at a time. Your verse is always charming.

John Loving Iii

Date: 6/27/2023 3:46:00 PM

Inspiration drives us to creation. What we create we must inspect and make sure it inspires, discribes, recreates. Touches brings to attention, speaks to the heart of others and ourselves.

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/27/2023 1:15:00 PM

Oh, what a delightful poem, Saly! It exudes a wondrous sensation of embracing the dawn and relishing in the pleasures of inspiration to keep floating with the muse, perhaps even by embracing the stars. Truly captivating.