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A Thought Is Born

A thought is born inside delays To feel its way around, no sound And does not germinate for days Its time best spent under the ground At first it's probed, and then it's tweaked Its worthiness must be assured Its qualities need be unique If impact's to fore'er endure One morn it greets the light of day Its message radiating bright Lips' elocution smooths the way To bathe it in pristinest light So delicate the path to pave Too many thoughts die in their grave March 29, 2021 ~ Iambic Tetrameter ~ ALL YOURS (Mar. 31) Poetry Contest Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/30/2021 12:59:00 PM

wondeful and wise, gershon! the ending is perfect!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/30/2021 6:45:00 PM

Can't ask for more support and encouragement than you've given me here, ilene. Thanks a million, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/30/2021 11:34:00 AM

Hello Gershion, yes too many thoughts die in the grave. Happy easter. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/31/2021 11:20:00 AM

Hello Gershion, yes thoughts do come and go. Cheers. Darlene

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/30/2021 6:45:00 PM

Thoughts do come and go, don't they?! Cheers, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/30/2021 9:36:00 AM

And the thought born to create this beautiful poem, is special. Well done Gershon :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/30/2021 6:46:00 PM

O, thank you for this sweet comment, Heidi. Light and Luster, Gershon

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/30/2021 9:22:00 AM

Ah, so true, Gershon. Many of mine die when I turn over, failing to jot down the idea bedside, and go back to sleep. The next morning it is gone forever.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/30/2021 6:47:00 PM

So true, Milt. I've also found that some of my own 'brilliant' nighttime ideas, ones I managed to write down, looked pretty ordinary by the light of day. Cheers, gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/30/2021 3:40:00 AM

Too many thoughts die. "Then when it greets the light of day Its content shining e'er so bright Delivery will smooth the way To bathe it in pristine light" I am glad this one made it!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/30/2021 6:47:00 PM

Thanks for the sweet comment, Caren!