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Written - 5th November 2025

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A Poet’s Quill

A poet’s quill never does seem to rest
It has to pen what the poet requests 
When’er the muse enters the writer’s head
A quill must write or the words won’t be read.

At times a quill has to write through the night 
When most folk are tucked up and sleeping tight
Not a poet with a head full of verse
It is enough to turn a quill berserk.

Even so quills love to show off their art
Knowing they are sure to thrill readers hearts
With the words that they expertly reveal 
To the world with enthusiastic zeal.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Proxenos Avatar
December 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
What a lovely poem dear Beryl - I WISH YOU LOTS Of LUCK IN THE CONTEST, IF ITS STILL GOING I THINK I'D LIKE TO ENTER. I hope you are keeping well. Love and hugs, JENNIFER.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Dear Beryl, your rhymes are exquisite. I can't rhyme like you. Sometimes the muse comes in the night. Would you remember it next day?
Edmonds  Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Dear Victor, I found that words that come to you in the night must be written down, or they take off in flight. Thank you… Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
"A Poet’s Quill" is a wonderful write from the first line to the last line. Love It... The quill is the boss. "Good Luck" I also did this one. Have a Blessed day writing away..........
Edmonds  Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Thank you Paula, I read your poem and left a comment. Have a blessed day too, keep writing, as you do… Beryl
Wolf Avatar
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Perhaps sometimes, in the middle of the night, it's just best to 'still the quill.' Write a note or two, and save the rest for later in the morning...
Edmonds  Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
You are quite right Gershon, the night is for sleeping, I must still the quill… Beryl
Rodgers Avatar
November 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Dear Beryl, I loved the quill being used as a metaphor for the dedication and drive required for creative expression. I think It celebrates the intense, often nocturnal, and continuous nature of a writer's life, showing that the hard work we put in is ultimately rewarded by the joy of sharing art and connecting with an audience. Amen! Autumn Blessings, Dear Beryl, Daniel
Edmonds  Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Thank you Daniel, your review is truly appreciated. Autumn blessings in return… Beryl
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 7, 2025 at 7:19 AM
such a pleasant read--especially liked quills love to show off their art Knowing they are sure to thrill readers hearts best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara
Edmonds  Avatar
November 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Thank you Sara, comments and best wishes appreciated… Beryl
Crandall Avatar
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Cute and so true - that quill has to write whenever the muse enters the writers head!
Edmonds  Avatar
November 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
So it does, thank you David… Beryl
Meadows Avatar
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
A beautiful poem. Well done.
Edmonds  Avatar
November 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Thank you Daisy… Beryl
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