Before the Penning

Before penning, I see 
myself with engine running...
foot tensed – ready to pounce
on the accelerator, at the fall
of the muse's flag; for a poem 
really writes itself – a hand behind 
the hand; the empty necessary
before each manic-gush – the art 
of poetry, more a preparation
than a study; recommending
only the formless...as man
written by a God
of infinite Works --
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Dietrich Avatar
November 1, 2021 at 1:19 PM
How lovely this is. I wonder if I have you yet on my followed poets' list. Gotta check
DiMino Avatar
November 1, 2021 at 3:44 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea; you made my day. Blessings!
Lawless Avatar
October 30, 2021 at 3:28 PM
"...the art of poetry, more a preparation than a study.." love the metaphors here Joe, very well done.
DiMino Avatar
October 30, 2021 at 3:43 PM
Thank you, John; have a great weekend. My wife and I miss the hoards of cute little ghouls coming to the door. Oh well.
Calasibetta Avatar
October 30, 2021 at 12:46 PM
Hi Joe, "The art of poetry"~ that is so true! Poetry is an art; words, our brushes, painting images from a soulful palette. Lovely piece! Blessings, Paulette
DiMino Avatar
October 30, 2021 at 2:27 PM
Thank you so much, Paulette; have a beautiful weekend. Blessings!
Sands Avatar
October 30, 2021 at 8:43 AM
Excellent Joe. Keep on writing :)
DiMino Avatar
October 30, 2021 at 9:03 AM
Thank you, Heidi; blessings my friend!!
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