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I can not imagine a world without the beautiful sounds of poetry. This sonnet sums up the way in which it happens for me.

A Prologue For Poetry

The tap in my mind incessantly drips
Some fresh words which spill on to the paper.
From my quiet repose, an idea slips
And, taking shape, it begins to taper
Into lines of verse, a comforting sound
Suffusing the mind. It hurries along
With rhythm and rhyme, within and around
The place in daily life where thoughts belong.
They nestle warmly in comfort and peace,
Ideas growing into varied verse
Whose words will bring a poetic release;
Then in a breath, they begin to disperse.
   I cherish the gift so clearly defined,
   Expressing in words the thoughts of the mind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Hawkens Avatar
March 29, 2020 at 7:29 AM
Wonderful musings from a beautiful soul. Thank you for this lovely read. JC Hawkens
Sheaffer Avatar
March 30, 2020 at 2:56 AM
Thank you for your kindness. Poetry says it all for me.
Gauthier Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 7:45 PM
Lovely poem, Elisabeth.
Sheaffer Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Thank you for your kind comment. Poetry lightens the day for me.
Michael Avatar
January 16, 2020 at 11:03 AM
I enjoyed this...
Sheaffer Avatar
January 16, 2020 at 11:43 AM
Thank you for your kindness.
Watt Avatar
January 16, 2020 at 2:43 AM
Elisabeth, there is something to be said for poets reading about poets writing poetry about poetry. This is a magical sonnet ~ John
Sheaffer Avatar
January 16, 2020 at 11:41 AM
Thanks again, John. Much appreciated.
Green Avatar
January 14, 2020 at 12:23 PM
Beautifully expressed Elisabeth. I really enjoyed your view of poetry in this wonderful verse.
Sheaffer Avatar
January 15, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Thank so much. Poetry is so very important to me.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 14, 2020 at 12:10 PM
You make poetry sound as lovely as she is.
Sheaffer Avatar
January 15, 2020 at 11:30 AM
Thanks for your kind comment. Poetry is a beautiful thing.
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