Couldn'T Write Tonight

Countless poems I've tired to write
But unfinished they still remain
Either i can't find the words to say
Or put in place the right refrain

My pen is begging me to flow
String words along into prose
But writings not an easy task
Of this I surely know

Some nights the words flow freely
The nights where emotions are in control
I love these poems the most though
I never find them dull

My mind can rhyme all night
Such a talent is elementary at most
So I try to put it to good use
My pen gliding with the ease of a ghost

On such a night as this though
When the lines just dont want to form
It's usually due to tumultuous feelings
When I just write to calm the storm

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 2/10/2010 7:02:00 PM
Oh wow, Shannon! This is excellent! A situation we all encounter sooner or later, so many times! Great job! Congratulations o your poem being featured this week on the Soup! Peace, Audrey
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Date: 2/10/2010 11:17:00 AM
Shannon excellent feature this week Congratulations. Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 2/8/2010 11:16:00 AM
Congratulations on being featured on the home page this week with your poetry >> James
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Date: 2/8/2010 10:18:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. May you have many more Shannon. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/8/2010 6:11:00 AM
Shannon - I feel like this often - many congrats on your featured piece. Rgds Janette
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Date: 2/7/2010 8:29:00 PM
I agree completely. Most of my poems start off well, but the words come as I'm about to fall asleep. The next day when I try to force a finish, it just doesn't work. Congrats on your feature. Happy Writing!
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Date: 12/17/2009 4:17:00 AM
Here is inquiry, here is the birth pangs of our genius, here is honest sensibility, here is a poet and a poem I pray will ever shine. Thanks for reading my work, friend. God bless you.
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Date: 11/26/2009 6:33:00 AM
Yes I certainly understand your well expressed sentiments. When they dont come for me, I've found it is because I am trying to force them rather than just letting them come through me as they will. Guess I'm sukpposed to be patient... not my strong suit. Good poem Patty. -Robert
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