Timothy Hicks Poet Than-Bauk

Dreams In the Dark, Will They Spark

my nightly muse
can't refuse sleep
I lose what's real

struggling to deal
how I feel. Things
concealed become

bright as the sun,
though it's fun, what's
undone ... is me



Written February 17th, 2016
For the Than-Bauk on Human Folly Contest Hosted by Marugo HO

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Sara Kendrick March 16, 2016 at 7:47 AM Than-Bauk written in style..Congrats on your winner..Sara Timothy Hicks March 16, 2016 at 5:02 PM Thank you Sarah!

Poet Destroyer A March 15, 2016 at 5:48 PM Hello Timothy, Congrats on your win in "Marugu MO's contest." Wuv ~LINDA~ Timothy Hicks March 15, 2016 at 5:52 PM Tanks Winda :)

Laura Breidenthal March 14, 2016 at 2:23 AM It's awesome that you take on different forms, and, although I've never tried this form, I must say you've done well. Very thought-provoking, introspective verse here. Looks like a lot of sparks have been done. Looking forward to more of your thoughts! Always, Laura Timothy Hicks March 15, 2016 at 2:46 AM Thanks as ever, Laura. I love to try new forms because it keeps things fresh, and challenges me to think in new ways. I get so much inspiration just by reading the variety of awesome talent here on the Soup. We all affect each other in subtle (and not so subtle) ways.

Andrea Dietrich March 13, 2016 at 7:16 PM Tim, I still think yours was one of the very best. Congrats on the winners' list. Timothy Hicks March 15, 2016 at 2:28 AM Very kind of you, Andrea. I see that you got a top spot ... very nice :) I might actually try Than-Bauk again sometime. It has the potential to be a beautiful form, it just takes a bit of time to wrap your head around it.

Vladislav Raven March 11, 2016 at 8:32 AM Hi Tim, as always, i enjoyed your write. Congratulations on your placement in the contest....Vlad. Timothy Hicks March 12, 2016 at 2:16 AM Thanks Vlad!

Venita Schindler February 22, 2016 at 7:55 PM Love the beauty within a poet's dreams Very beautifully written Timothy Hicks February 24, 2016 at 12:10 AM Thank you Venita. Strange things happen in the night ... perhaps stranger when brought to the light!

Justin Bordner February 20, 2016 at 9:15 PM Dreams it seems be wings of things, of ourselves wild amusings...J.A.B. Timothy Hicks February 21, 2016 at 12:01 AM Very true ... and when they awake, will it be what we hoped? Thanks for stopping by, Justin.

Susan Gentry February 19, 2016 at 12:43 AM You did this very well!! Good luck! Timothy Hicks February 19, 2016 at 10:32 PM Thanks again! :)

Nathan D. February 18, 2016 at 6:52 PM very cool good luck in contest Timothy Hicks February 19, 2016 at 1:25 AM Thanks Nathan!

Andrea Dietrich February 18, 2016 at 6:25 PM LOve how you did yours. Mine ended up being about a dang criminal pervert. Not posted yet. Maybe I will be able to think up something funnier. haha. This should do well in the contest. Timothy Hicks February 19, 2016 at 1:25 AM LOL! You're funny, Andrea! I'm curious what that would be ...

Maurice Rigoler February 18, 2016 at 6:02 PM I can relate to this very easily, especially when I started writing. Some of my best lines came to me while still in bed. I wonder why that is? Anyway good luck in the contest. / M Timothy Hicks February 19, 2016 at 1:24 AM Good question ... maybe because our brains are overactive at night? Thanks Maurice.

Sandra Adams February 18, 2016 at 11:18 AM i have not heard of this form but i do like what you penned...something we all can relate to for sure.. hugs Timothy Hicks February 19, 2016 at 12:54 AM Thanks Sandra. It's just something we all to deal with I suppose!

Demetrios Trifiatis February 18, 2016 at 7:37 AM Marvelous write, dear Timotheos! A seven for sure! Timothy Hicks February 19, 2016 at 12:53 AM You are very kind, Demetrios!

Paul Callus February 18, 2016 at 6:34 AM You dealt well with this tricky form, Timothy. Using inspiration for inspiration combined with proper rhyming helped you reach your goal. // paul Timothy Hicks February 19, 2016 at 12:53 AM Thanks Paul (these reply comments keep jumping up ahead for some reason) ... Than-Bauk is a bit strange, but a fun challenge!

Nette Onclaud February 18, 2016 at 3:46 AM a muse's mood we can't negotiate with, timothy... such a fine verse with thanks for being part of the grook contest.. huggs Timothy Hicks February 18, 2016 at 11:55 PM It was my pleasure to read many wonderful grooks :) Thanks for your visit ... and you're correct. The muse is a most fickle mistress!

Suzanne Delaney February 17, 2016 at 11:09 PM I know the feeling.....thoughts in the dark seem to flow but when you rise to write them down they are gone.....wished I had a memory. SuZ Timothy Hicks February 18, 2016 at 11:45 PM I used to get up at odd hours just to pen a few thoughts down, then wake up in the morning to remember what I wrote. I suppose it's a blessing and a curse of the writer!