Ann Peck Poet Couplet

A Poet's Heart

Does a poet's heart link with gentle clouds from afar
to capture fragments of magic that stray from a star?

October 7, 2021
Couplet #3 contest
sponsored by L. Milton Hankins
Second Place Trophy!

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David Kavanagh October 27, 2021 at 10:05 AM This one is so creative Anne, who knows where poets inspiration comes from, sometimes it really just takes a tiny spark, to make a great couplet like this one, congratulations cheers David Ann Peck October 29, 2021 at 2:54 PM Thank you, David. I like to think of poets as magicians: turning the mundane into something beautiful. It's almost magical :)

Edward Ebbs October 22, 2021 at 9:57 AM Congrats, I like this :) Ann Peck October 22, 2021 at 10:50 AM Thanks for your comments, Edward!

Joanna Daniel October 20, 2021 at 10:18 PM Brilliant thoughts, Ann:) congratulations:) Ann Peck October 21, 2021 at 9:25 AM Thanks so much, Jo!

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis October 20, 2021 at 8:03 AM What brilliance! Brevity is a gem itself Thank you for sharing, and Congrats on your well deserved win my friend. Ann Peck October 20, 2021 at 3:38 PM Thank you, Iris. Yes, brevity is a gem. I love Chinese proverbs that say so much with so few words.

Paula Goldsmith October 19, 2021 at 10:35 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "A poet's Heart" is a lovely story/write. Have a blessed autumn day...................... Ann Peck October 20, 2021 at 3:35 PM Thank you, Paula, for your very kind words.

Susan Ashley October 18, 2021 at 5:34 PM Dear Ann, my heart’s imagination is ever enchanted by your gorgeous poem. Such exquisite imagery! Congratulations for your excellent win in Milton’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Ann Peck October 19, 2021 at 7:54 AM Thank you for your beautiful comments, Susan. I'm deeply touched by them.

Evelyn Judy Buehler October 18, 2021 at 2:02 PM Stirring and lovely! Congratulations on your win, Ann. Blessings and hugs, Evelyn Ann Peck October 19, 2021 at 7:55 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comments, Evelyn!

Jan Allison October 18, 2021 at 11:51 AM a beautiful poetic question Ann:-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Ann Peck October 18, 2021 at 1:06 PM Thank you, Jan!

Francis J Grasso October 18, 2021 at 8:20 AM Lovely, Ann! Congratulations on your win! ...Fran Ann Peck October 18, 2021 at 8:35 AM Thank you, Fran!

Paulette Calasibetta October 18, 2021 at 7:03 AM Ann, congratulations on your win! Beautiful, moving “fragments of magic that stray from a star?”,,,,,really poignant. Blessings, Paulette Ann Peck October 18, 2021 at 8:36 AM Thank you for your nice comments, Paulette.

Line Gauthier October 18, 2021 at 7:03 AM Delightful, Ann. Congrats on your well deserved podium finish ~ Ann Peck October 18, 2021 at 7:53 AM Thank you, for your nice comments, Line!

Beata Agustin October 18, 2021 at 5:30 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, making me ask myself such poetic question... God bless you. Ann Peck October 18, 2021 at 8:38 AM Thank you, Beata. Poets' magic comes from somewhere :)

Krish Radhakrishna October 18, 2021 at 12:59 AM Lovely thoughts! Congrats on your top win!! Ann Peck October 18, 2021 at 8:39 AM Thank you so much, Krish!

Christuraj Alex October 17, 2021 at 11:46 PM Beautiful lines with a great thought-provoking question.

L Milton Hankins October 17, 2021 at 8:13 PM Ann, my congratulations on your top spot in my recent contest. Your couplet is, indeed, magical. Beautiful thought! This is a coveted spot out of fifty entries. Wonderful write! Ann Peck October 18, 2021 at 7:55 AM Thank you so much, Milton! I am completely overjoyed and honored!

Vijay Pandit October 14, 2021 at 8:46 AM You captured that magic in your lovely poem, Ann. Brilliant thoughts. Ann Peck October 14, 2021 at 2:45 PM Thanks so much for your nice comments, vijay!

Connie Marcum Wong October 11, 2021 at 8:55 PM Heavenly! Best of luck in the contest. Blessings Ann Peck October 14, 2021 at 2:44 PM Thank you, Connie! I appreciate your comments.

Anne E Sangster - K October 8, 2021 at 7:15 PM Oh Ann, this is excellent! You captured so much and in only two lines. Cheers and hugs my friend. A fav for me :-) Ann Peck October 9, 2021 at 7:58 AM Your comments really lift me,"Anne Sangster Who Writes Beautiful Thoughts" :)Take good care and hugs to you.

Andrea Dietrich October 8, 2021 at 10:05 AM this is so lovely. I hope it wins! Ann Peck October 8, 2021 at 10:16 AM Oh, Andrea, you are so kind! Thank you.

Gershon Wolf October 8, 2021 at 8:14 AM I believe that the answer to the question you posed is 'Yes' -- which begs the question: Are (we) poets aware of it?! Smiles, Gershon Ann Peck October 8, 2021 at 10:14 AM Now we're getting deep :) Maybe it's best left unanswered. I love your wise responses!