Sam Scott Poet Free verse

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"It would be well, perhaps, if we were to spend more of our days and nights without any obstruction between us and the celestial bodies, if the poet did not speak so much from under a roof, or the saint dwell there so long. Birds do not sing in caves, nor do doves cherish their innocence in dovecots." - Henry David Thoreau

"We know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot." - Leonardo da Vinci

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A Sam Scott poem:
13th October 2024
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Celestial Poet

Exploring nothing.
Empty space.
Being filled by words of no meaning
Just a wandering pen beautifully completing the emptiness
Spilling from a querying heart
A wandering mind
Full of seagulls and tinkling bells
Next to the crashing waves of foamy thought..
Lapping slowly onto the mind
In the present moment

What is next?
As the moon pulls back the ownership of gravity
Like a bedsheet or a duvet covering the naked Earth
How the moon shelters the tender ocean
From the cold of the nighttime sky..
Blanket of love and warmth
You have sheltered me since our birth
And now, we breathe together
Tangible harmony
Slavish synergy
Locking our existence in the outer
But reaching into the inner 
Rhythm of our presence
In this celestial celebration dance

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Maria Williams December 5, 2024 at 3:14 AM Dear Sam, your poem is so dreamy and full of feeling—it’s like a gentle wave of thoughts washing over you. The idea of a "wandering pen beautifully completing the emptiness" is such a perfect way to describe how creativity just flows. I love the way you’ve brought the moon into it, pulling back gravity like a cozy duvet—so comforting and tender. It’s like a celebration of connection, not just between the Earth and the moon but within ourselves too. Such a lovely, calming piece that feels like a big warm hug from the universe!...Hugs Sam Scott December 5, 2024 at 5:24 AM I appreciate you, Maria. Your kindness is a beautiful gift you carry. Blessings and thanks Sxx

Christina Bowring October 13, 2024 at 3:20 AM Gosh this is such a beautiful, ethereal read dear Sam. Absolutely love it and an instant fav for me. Your narration with perfect tone and pitch draws the reader in to the wondrous of the night sky with all its celestial wonders. You have encapsulated so much with your poetic flair here,’ Next to the crashing waves of foamy thought’, ‘ How the moon shelters the tender ocean’ - breathtaking imagery. I love the serenity, the calmness, this brings when reading and taking delight in the harmonic Sam Scott October 13, 2024 at 5:47 AM What can I say to all of that? Except a big thank you, Christina! Blessings S:) xx Christina Bowring October 13, 2024 at 3:23 AM ambience that you have so skilfully created. You have a true poet’s heart. A celestial celebratory dance of your heavenly, poetic prowess my dear friend. Loved it! Thank you for sharing. Hugs and blessings for a celestial Sunday! Xx