Compose

I sit down to compose a verse
in which with pleasure I immerse
my mind and heart. What joy it brings
to me this night as my soul sings!
Yes, sing, my soul; guide my fingers
on the page where my hand lingers.
Let both the rhyme and rhythm flow
like from the sky fall flakes of snow.

Drift down, word-flurries of my mind
with heart’s emotions intertwined.
You drift down on this winter’s night
like snowflake sparkles of delight
to grace the page I write upon
as if a ballerina swan
has spun itself from inside me!
It sits here now as poetry!

Jan. 21, 2022
For A STRAND (1075)' Poetry Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 12/10/2022 10:25:00 PM
It's always satisfying to write about writing, and I know you get a lot of joy from writing. You express that joy very well here. The snowflakes from the sky metaphor is perfect for having new thoughts precipitate down upon us.
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Date: 2/17/2022 11:52:00 AM
I felt this, Andrea. Congratulations!
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Date: 2/17/2022 5:02:00 AM
Great prayer of a poet to be inspired by the goddess of poetry (might be). Congratulations!
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Date: 2/17/2022 1:53:00 AM
I imagine rhymes and imagery flowing like snowflakes into your palm dear Andrea. I love this gem. Congratulations. A fav.
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Date: 1/31/2022 3:44:00 PM
I enjoyed this write Andrea, Congrats on your win
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Date: 1/31/2022 6:28:00 AM
"Let both the rhyme and rhythm flow like from the sky fall flakes of snow" - Beautiful. Congratulations!
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Date: 1/31/2022 6:16:00 AM
Andrea, congratulations on winning the contest with your beautifully written poem.
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Date: 1/30/2022 11:16:00 PM
Back to congratulate you for your win. As I mentioned before, I think this is gorgeous writing.
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Date: 1/30/2022 3:01:00 PM
Andrea, congratulations on your Second Place win in my C Forms - Couplet contest with your wonderfully penned poem ~Constance
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Date: 1/22/2022 7:01:00 PM
This is wonderful, Andrea. There's little better than a moment when poems flow onto paper.
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Date: 1/22/2022 12:14:00 PM
That’s lovely, Andrea. You’ve hinted at what I like about writing. Sitting with a blank screen and ending up with a new coherent combination of words never uttered before. Better still when you surprise yourself with what you’ve written and have no idea where the notion came from. Ready the podium. Terry
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Date: 1/23/2022 10:31:00 AM
Very well said, Terry!
Date: 1/22/2022 11:13:00 AM
Ditto Susan! Go with the flow! Aloha!
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Date: 1/22/2022 8:49:00 AM
Just beautiful Andrea ! I love the the energy and nuance ! Sweet and lovely . So well penned . It brought a smile to my face . Hugs, Susan A gift you have my friend xx
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Date: 1/22/2022 5:20:00 AM
This is rich as a full bodied wine Andrea. A poet’s poem I know she will love as I do. Such glorious metaphors. A Fave for me! Blessings xxoo
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Date: 1/21/2022 10:14:00 PM
Holy mackerel!
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Date: 1/21/2022 7:53:00 PM
Wow.... you cannot but be a winner so richly blessed by your muse ! This is superb poetry ! Love it Andrea !
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Date: 1/21/2022 2:35:00 PM
Your mind and heart always compose superb poetry, Andrea.
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Date: 1/21/2022 2:32:00 PM
Superb rhyme and flow, my dear Andrea. I hope you are entering this in the contest because it is so, so lyrical!
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Date: 1/21/2022 1:43:00 PM
You're lucky to be able to play with the muse. I feel stuck. Even my views are stuck.
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Date: 1/21/2022 1:06:00 PM
I'm curious if you were watching snowflakes fall as you wrote this on your balcony... excellent use of winter imagery and your usual lovely cadence and rhyme as you describe inspiration as word-flurries drifting down. Fellow poets can relate to that feeling of pure joy as the thoughts form into words and then into poetic lines to be shared with others. Gorgeous writing, my friend.
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Date: 1/21/2022 12:01:00 PM
MAGNIFICENT!!!!! Favorite line: "Drift down, word flurries of my mind..."
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Date: 1/21/2022 12:01:00 PM
The charm and imagery you have composed is a tribute to the art of poetry! Beautiful! Blessings, Paulette
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Date: 1/21/2022 11:26:00 AM
lovely
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