Beginnings and Endings

The words we speak in poesy,
Dance through the pages of history;
All the verses and all the rhymes,
Take all of us into more pensive times.
Where trickle of words that flow from pen,
Bring us from beginning down to the end;
But in between there are stories to tell,
That can hold us all in a magic spell.
Portraits of birds looking their best,
Proudly sitting on eggs in a downy nest;
Tales of all the earth's funny creatures,
With so many faces, all different features.
Tales of the sun shining her light,
In a blue sky with clouds in flight;
Then there's another of a corpulent moon,
Skipping her moonbeams to a merry tune.
And armies of ants that travel in rows,
Carrying their bounty to where nobody knows;
Then there are the people, all different shades,
Marching to music through life's parade.
So we can see that poems are a best friend,
They take us to beginnings that have no end.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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J.T. Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 1:05 PM
Nicely done. i really like this one
Bordner Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Yes, Elizabeth, poetry,the enchantress,the educator - I like how you impute the feminine to the Sun - What I respect most about this poem, is that it makes me believe I am irrevocably connected to the marvelous History of this world - " Portraits of birds..." thanks for being you - J.A.B. %
Bickerstaffe Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 7:21 PM
'...beginnings that have no end,' you're right! Poems just kinda hang in the air waiting for someone to pluck 'em! anytime... anywhere! Well done Lizzie!! :)
Devnath  Avatar
January 24, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Where beginning is there end is must, lovely penned, lately enjoyed, for this wonderful one thanks, loved, bl
Maverick Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 10:01 AM
I really am taken with this rich worded & very rich spirited write Lizzie, i have to say so well done..)
Green Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 6:59 PM
im so into your poetry,,love to read it,,teaches me so much,,very nice featured poem,,you rock sister,,,but i still have to tell ya,,,,you are amazing,,and a sweetheart of mine....
Austin Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 3:26 PM
Congrats, dear Elizabeth, on this nicely spun history being chosen. The last two lines are priceless. Love, daver
Shuaibu Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 1:27 PM
Congrats. I think you are an awesome poet. Awesome. this poem was wonderfully written. And i am soo humbled that you commented on my poems. Thanks.
Brown Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved featured poem this week Elizabeth. Love, Carol
Irisha Avatar
January 4, 2012 at 3:38 AM
i love this! :)
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 1:51 PM
Congrats Elizabeth on your poem "Beginnings and Endings" being featured.
Horsman Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 4:35 PM
Glad i caught this Elizabeth, you comment below that you had been ill, i hope you are ok now. enjoyed. harry
Peranteau Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Hello there Elizabeth...I'm certain I've shared this thought with souls here on the Soup; "The poet who finds the write which enlightens our, (poets) thoughts beyond our own interpret, has become a 'fellow' " ! Wonderful write dear poet ! Have a great week and happy new year to you my friend ! Much love, james
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 11:13 PM
My ink will never run dry to say how beautiful and inspiring your poems are.
Zzzzz Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 4:01 AM
The power of the pen will live forever. Poetry is a fine way to express feelings, or to tell a good story. You do both here! Love, Robert.
Mehta Avatar
June 4, 2011 at 2:35 PM
You have penned the expressions on the beginnings and endings so well, keep up your creative pen flowing, elisabeth
Wesley Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Thank you for your kind words. I am coming out af a serious illness and am finding such jou doing this.
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June 4, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Enjoyed this write - Excellent writing! A pleasure reading - Well penned :)
Wesley Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Thank you Stephen, I appreciate your encouragement. Haven't been doing this very long but find so much joy in the expression.
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