Dandelion Lines

My pen rights my sins
I can admit my faults 
Time and time again 
Writing finds me when lost 

That’s the fun of it
To lose myself in my pages
If dark then find me lit
By the enchanting words and phrases

I’m embarrassed to admit
Often I don’t think at all
Pink pen seems to vomit
And journal catches it raw

You can read my mahogany mind
Running rabid in the nighttime
Perhaps the best time to create
And escape the world and fate

Music is poetry with sound
Universal is it language like love
Turning smiles from frowns
Perhaps creating turquoise trust

So when I’m at a loss 
At my wits end as they say
Music or poetry a toss
To come whisk me to safe place
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Ashley Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Dear Karen, I adore your "dandelion lines"! Your imagery and metaphors are rich and striking like "You can read my mahogany mind/Running rabid in the nighttime" - so unique, visual and visceral! Indeed, "music is poetry" and poetry enables us to explore places and experiences, and feel the magic of heart, soul and imagination. Your golden pen shines, my poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Jones Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Thank you Susan your words warm my heart and make me smile! Have a fabulous weekend!
Beaufort Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Karen, really great to have more than one thing that makes you feel good and serves you well. Smiles!!
Jones Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Hugs for reading so many of my poems and smiled Duke!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 2:01 PM
You can read my mahogany mind Running rabid in the nighttime…how lovely is this! Music or poetry a toss To come whisk me to safe place…poetry indeed calms me! Hugs, sweet friend!
Jones Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Your support means a lot to me! Thanks so much Kim!
May Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Music and poetry take us on journeys with rhythm and rhyme, very nicely penned
Jones Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Thanks Joseph!
Romios Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 7:57 PM
An wesome poem,Karen. Do you know how powerful your lines are? Read your poem aloud with no Tv, music or radio.you should do tgat for allpoemsyou write, me too. Poetry was meant to be musical in the beginning. Not read, but sung in Greece.. Imagine that. Anyway, once again, I’m telling you …you’re quite a poet.you exen said that in your outstanding poem.. Great job,,Pabgir
Jones Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Really sweet of you to say that Pangie! I struggle to grow! I’m going to a songwriting group tomorrow night and hope it helps! Thank you for your support! It means a lot. I’m rereading to see where I said I was quite a poet. Hmmmmm.
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 4:05 PM
nice and inspiring, enjoyed your poem Karen
Jones Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Thanks Yann!
Greenhough Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 5:39 PM
I like your philosophy. Self therapy is the best.
Jones Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 7:20 PM
So glad you liked it! Thanks Hilda!
Goldsmith Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 11:31 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Dandelion Lines" write.   Great ending... Have a wonderful day/week writing away.................
Jones Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 12:10 PM
So glad you enjoyed Paula! Have a great week ahead.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Your poem is full of enchanting words and phrases, as you wrote. Plus, there is great imagery throughout.
Jones Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Thank you Victor! I really appreciate that as I feel that I need to do better!
Read Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Writing poetry is a great release, and also keeps those brain marbles working Karen, long may it continue God bless. Xx
Jones Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 6:19 AM
God bless you too John! Hugs
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November 16, 2024 at 11:22 PM
I wasn't expecting the vivid clash of images as I began to read this piece. The third and fourth verses especially stick out of the maelstrom for me. It's like looking at a Jackson Pollock piece. Love it.
Jones Avatar
November 16, 2024 at 11:29 PM
I appreciate your reading Dufflite! Thank you.
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