And the Poet Smiles

within the whisper
of yesterday and now
of anticipation
of a dream
words are imbedded
deeply carved
in the heart of a
poet
the words become his
children
to lavish praise
and teach them where
to go
and grow
the poet challenges
the words
as if they were
colors of his heart
and soul
bequeathing to them
the spirit of
interlocking freedom

he has done his best
and that makes him
smile
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lamoureux Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 9:43 AM
Well I must say I am impressed and look forward to seeing what else you come up with. Welcome to the soup! I have added you to my favorite poets.
A   Avatar
August 20, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Race, thank you for the bottom reply.. Linda
Lindley Avatar
August 17, 2014 at 10:23 PM
This is very well written and so on the mark. I think it nails it pretty good. Bravoooooo!!!
A   Avatar
August 14, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Race, stopping by to read and enjoy your poem once again. :) Congratulations, on having your poem featured on the Poetry Soup's Home Page..... Always & Forever ~LINDA
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August 9, 2014 at 11:19 AM
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August 7, 2014 at 8:26 AM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, Race :) - I choose your first great written free verse :) - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Benoit Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 8:58 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise, for you kind comments.
A   Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 7:32 PM
Race,,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry:) Here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
Benoit Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 8:27 PM
Thank you Linda, taking it slow as she goes right now.
Martin Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 7:21 PM
Nice writing. And thanks for your comments on my haiku poem recently. All the best & keep up the good work.
Mccutcheon Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 4:54 PM
I really loved this as it echoes my thoughts exactly. Great write!
Benoit Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 5:18 PM
Thank you so much, Charlene, and I love that name by the way.
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