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Before I Write a Love Poem

restless perceptions lie in shadows they stir in moments of silence words stir as they wait to take form the house is still but it breathes outside the window a yard light shines a star in the back of the house a quiet side street notes jotted down in haste wait for the morning light a love poem to be written waits to be shared

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/5/2024 11:53:00 PM

Nice way to capture the mood before the love poem!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/5/2024 6:13:00 PM

Dear Mike, your reflection on the process of writing a love poem is beautifully captured in your words. The restless perceptions and stirring words waiting to take form resonate with the creative journey. The imagery of the still house breathing and the yard light shining like a star outside the window adds a touch of tranquility to the scene. I loved how the anticipation of morning light and the quiet side street evoke a sense of contemplation and serenity. Your poem captures the essence of the creative process, where ideas and emotions are carefully nurtured before being shared with the world. It's a thoughtful glimpse into the moments before inspiration takes flight. - Blessings, Daniel

Tom Woody

Date: 4/5/2024 5:02:00 PM

I'll bet it'll be a lovely one too