Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Amplify Beautify Calcify Identify Notify

A poem comes unbidden into my head.
I did not anticipate, ask for or expect it.
I write down five words.
Amplify, beautify, calcify, identify, and notify.
There is no struggle. 

I stare at them, wondering what gibberish this is.
A foreign language makes more sense right now
One that I have never spoken and do not recognize.
My muse tries to get pushy with me.
Making me angry, so I shut down.

A voice suggests I could keep these words for later.
This infuriates me. How dare they try to control me.
I tear amplify, beautify, calcify, identify and notify into bits.
Determined not to think a whit about them
But here we are 
So I guess that did not work.

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Michael Tor July 12, 2020 at 10:42 PM What a process Caren didnt realize how much effort until reading this piece. Glad I did, have a nice day my Dear... Caren Krutsinger July 13, 2020 at 2:39 AM Thank you for stopping by Michael. It is effortless some days they just flow onto a page. Other days, not effortless at all. It depends on Trixie's attitude at that second.

Shirley Hawkins July 12, 2020 at 10:37 PM It did work beautifully,great poem Caren. I can relate to that so well... I am sitting staring at a blank page at the moment.... Caren Krutsinger July 13, 2020 at 2:40 AM Thank you Shirley. I imagine you have conjured up sixty limerick between this comment and right now.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 12, 2020 at 5:58 PM Hello Creanen, you have done very well. with these word to make it a poem. Enjoy your e evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 14, 2020 at 2:23 PM Hello Caren, Enjoy your day my friend.Hugs. Caren Krutsinger July 12, 2020 at 8:26 PM Thank you Darlene.

Eve Roper July 12, 2020 at 4:51 PM Find myself doing the same thing. The mind has a way of playing tricks with us, but it does work out. Hugs Eve Caren Krutsinger July 12, 2020 at 8:27 PM Eve it is terrific when it happens.

Heidi Sands July 12, 2020 at 10:58 AM Yes, they came to you for a reason and here you are :) Caren Krutsinger July 12, 2020 at 4:14 PM Exactly Heidi, I see you have been here.

JC Brul July 12, 2020 at 2:17 AM So much delighted to find this treasure dear Caren. Your words MAGNIFY my senses! A FAVE<<< Caren Krutsinger July 12, 2020 at 4:16 PM I am so glad!

Imran Islam July 12, 2020 at 1:34 AM Excellent write, Caren. Loved this. Stay safe! Caren Krutsinger July 12, 2020 at 4:16 PM Thank you Lure Pot. Glad you liked it.