John Lawless Poet Free verse

at a loss for words

At a loss for words
Well not exactly
Words are plentiful
Thoughts a lesser commodity
Dust covered, wall flowers
Resigned to their fate

Thoughtless
Well not exactly
Thoughts think
About what other thoughts
Are thinking

Thoughts are like a masquerade ball
Concealing themselves
In duplicitous deception
Masked mayhem
Dancing alone

Words are like a barn dance
Swirling syllables
Changing partners
To a called cadence

Words and thoughts
Lethargic lovers
Longing for the other
To ask

May I have this dance.

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Trina Layne January 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM Congratulations on your writing! Very good use of metaphors and personification here.

Maria Williams December 2, 2024 at 1:24 AM A belated congrats on your POTD John. A great piece of poetry and so true of people attracted to another and afraid to ask. However your words 'In duplicitous deception' funnily reminds of my latest post though not connected - Hugs Maria

thriveni c mysore November 30, 2024 at 7:51 PM You dance well sir. congratulations dear poet. cheers!

Ken Rone November 27, 2024 at 11:45 AM Wow, such a great piece! Congratulations. Barn dance was over the top! Made me want to clog in the mosh pit. Best - Ken

Kim Rodrigues November 27, 2024 at 11:39 AM Congratulations on POTD, John! Love this!

Christuraj Alex November 27, 2024 at 12:12 AM Flowery with plenty of metaphors and similes. Philosophy and poesy of thoughts and words are beautifully penned. Congratulations!

Brandy Nicole November 26, 2024 at 7:55 PM ' Words are plentiful. ' So true ! The ending brings a smile. :) I believe words and thoughts enjoy slow dancing. (Well, mine do anyway). Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Ramon Riveraalmena November 26, 2024 at 3:43 PM Beautiful!

Gershon Wolf November 26, 2024 at 11:40 AM Like I said before, John, 'Perfection!' Way to go! ~ Gershon

Jim Slaughter November 26, 2024 at 10:22 AM This is wonderful, John, and reflects almost perfectly what I am "going through"...thoughtwise...these days. Congrats on POTD, as well.

Sam Kauffman November 26, 2024 at 10:18 AM John, congratulations on your POTD! Love the personification and your fresh, metamorphic images - "swirling syllables," "lethargic lovers," "wall flowers resigned to their fate" that illustrate your theme of expression through contemplation. Blessings as you refine your thoughts and words! Happy Thanksgiving!

Michael Tor November 26, 2024 at 10:16 AM John back again to congratulate you on receiving such a a high honor of Poem Of The Day. Hate to say it but I told you so. Amazing Intellectual piece my friend that was so amazing to read from you. Gifted you are my friend...

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 26, 2024 at 7:21 AM Hello John, A masterpiece of introspection. I loved your dance between thoughts and words. Wonderful imagery of masquerade balls and barn dances for you truly captured the mind's complexities. Congratulations on POTD—well-deserved recognition for your artistry. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Paula Goldsmith November 26, 2024 at 7:06 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. Words have power. What a wonderful write. Enjoy your win................

Unseeking Seeker November 26, 2024 at 5:49 AM Interesting line of contemplation, John. Warmest congratulations on POTD

Lin Lane November 26, 2024 at 3:33 AM Your words never dance alone and are never out of step. Yes, you may have this dance, and I'll try not to step on your toes. POTD recognition for a poet who deserves it more often than it's given.

Hilda Greenhough November 26, 2024 at 2:41 AM Congratulations on POTD. This poem is a treasure. I liked the yin yang style. Fav.

Tania Kitchin November 26, 2024 at 2:40 AM John, a great poem, words can be powerful, congratulations on POTD.

Daisy Meadows November 26, 2024 at 2:35 AM Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Keith D Trestrail November 26, 2024 at 2:28 AM Not just a scholar and a gentleman but a poet and a thinker. I enjoyed your swirling syllables. Take a bow.

Karen Jones November 26, 2024 at 2:09 AM Loved the fourth stanza! Congratulations on your potd!

Beryl Edmonds November 26, 2024 at 1:36 AM I remember going to an outdoor dance with two of my sisters, we were on holiday chaperoned by the eldest sisters boyfriend, I was the youngest, middle sister got asked for a dance, I did not, imagine the thoughts. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day John… Beryl

Anne-Lise Andresen November 26, 2024 at 1:29 AM - Today you can dance all day, John... congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham November 26, 2024 at 12:32 AM Thought provoking verse John well deserving of today's POTD honour Tom

Michael Tor November 25, 2024 at 9:32 PM Another fav John. Such a clever message on the relationship between words and thoughts and the interaction. Love your last line a classic way of bringing the two together. This is POTD material my friend... John Lawless November 26, 2024 at 5:23 AM thanks Michael, always nice to hear from you

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