Daniel Cwiak Poet Sijo

A Writer's Scream

The lighted gateway to the spirits of other men waits,

    Ever facing the inner demons that dwell in the writer's heart,

  Screaming unheard by others, for words still left unwritten.

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Alan Reed June 11, 2010 at 10:11 AM if there are screamed and no one hears - they are still screams - alan

Audrey Haick June 10, 2010 at 5:46 AM Awesome Sijo, Daniel! Great imagery in this story..interesting read...Thanks for reading Sijo..my first..which was a challenge for me. LOL! Peace, love, Audrey

Poet Destroyer A June 9, 2010 at 7:52 PM Congratulations Daniel, a wonderful job, enjoyed your poem. have a nice one,..Sidney LeeAnn

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 9, 2010 at 8:03 AM What a very gripping write, Daniel :) that last line of yours holds so much truth, super congrats on your win with this :)--nikko :)

Carol Sunshine Brown June 9, 2010 at 6:40 AM Congratulations Daniel on your win in the "Sijo" contest by Rick Parise. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 8, 2010 at 7:40 PM Congrats Dan on your winning poem in the Sijo contest with a wonderful entry as this.. enjoy your win ..with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Joyce Johnson June 8, 2010 at 7:24 PM Great write and great win. Congratulations. Joyce

Carrie Richards June 8, 2010 at 7:17 PM Congratulations on your winning 2nd in Rick's contest!! Creative and though provoking poem!! Well done! ~ Carrie

June 8, 2010 at 7:15 PM So much to ponder about in just three lines. So insightful. Congratulations on placing second in Rick's contest. Way to go! Enjoy your big honor! Karen

Gert W. Knop June 5, 2010 at 6:38 AM Dein Sijo gefällt mir sehr gut, Dan! Especially the third line! Thank you for your comments and have a nice Sunday...Gert

Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2010 at 10:58 PM VERRRRY nicely done, Daniel. Good luck in this contest! LUv, Andrea ps. You can have Louse if you want. She makes a mean cheesecake but she is just my imagination run amuck!!

Dr.Ram Mehta June 4, 2010 at 7:49 PM An enlightened thought nicely expressed. Good luck

Wilma Neels June 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM Absolutely stunning piece D! ~ WN

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 4, 2010 at 9:15 AM Excellent Dan and so alive in its content.. good luck in Rick's contest with this Sijo .. with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Carolyn Devonshire June 4, 2010 at 9:03 AM You have captured the angst of the writer who longs to be heard, Daniel. Let us try to leave no "words still left unwritten" as we journey through life. Wonderful sijo! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick June 4, 2010 at 7:32 AM Even if we write it down does anyone really hear? Are the ears of the world death? Great write that has need to be read..Keep the creative pen flowing...Sara

C.C Bloomsfield June 4, 2010 at 7:09 AM Great verses,Some words are left unheard,others unwritten or unsaid,I love the concept of the 'Writer's Scream'.Great work..Celene!