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Footprints of Ink

I know how to be a poet,
but will you write poetry with me?

I know the art of expression,
but I'm silent in solitude.

I have ink to bleed,
but no reason to bleed without you.

You are the meter in my internal rhyme,
without you, I'm an unwritten poem.

Let our muses dance with flamboyant flow,
leaving behind footprints of ink.

Simple Musing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Peranteau Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
your title dear poet iz luring...and it's thick wuz just az pleasing...ty...much love...POTD...your crown must be glow'n ')
Rodrigues Avatar
October 23, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Congrats, Silent, on POTD!
M  Avatar
October 23, 2024 at 8:56 AM
A simple beautiful poem SO ……Congratulations on POTD….Debx
Mcintosh Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 10:54 PM
back to congratulate you on POTD. God bless you. love, Gina
Bowring Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Dear SO, many congratulations on POTD. Breathtakingly stunning ….stunning! Admiration and blessings.
Anaya Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Everyone needs to see the image card you posted --something to print out to treasure as well. Congratulations on POTD SO! Simple Musing which speaks volumes~
Slaughter Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Big footsteps to try to follow, S O, but well worth the effort. A very profound piece. Congrats on POTD, as well.
Kauffman Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 9:28 AM
SO, even your "simple musing" is poetic artistry. I love the parallelism in each couplet that is highlighted by your eloquent metaphor - "you are the meter in my internal rhyme...without you, I'm an unwritten poem." Just marvelous and inspiring. Congratulations on your much deserved POTD! Blessings to you.
Hind Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Congrats on POTD! :) Like I said before, love "footprints in ink" -
Nicole Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 8:23 AM
' Without you, I'm an unwritten poem. ' Tender and sad, all at the same time. Words will always be a part of you, my dear friend. Those ' footprints of ink. ' Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Silent One, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Goldsmith Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your wonderful "Footprints of Ink" shows you are filled with ink not blood. For you are a true writer. Be blessed as you write away another masterpiece.................
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Dear SO, Congratulations on POTD. We usually read and be astounded with your long poems - with brilliant images and metaphors, and exceptional vocabulary. This one is stunning with its intense simplicity, emotions leaving "footprints of ink".
Rone Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 6:29 AM
This is so thought provoking! I read and then come back to re-read. Almost shout-response. Quite a talent that produces this by merely "musing". Chosen for POTD...Congratulations. Best - Ken
Rodgers Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 5:08 AM
Dear SO, First let me say CONGRATS on getting POTD. I love your muses and yes we bleed ink many times. It is a great tribute to Ink! Autumn, Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Lane Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Footprints, fingerprints, we leave them behind in our inked poetry, like blood stains that cannot be removed. POTD congratulations to you.
Cunningham Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Congrats SI on your potd. Tom
May Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Congrats on POTD Silent
Gentile Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Back with congratulations Silent One! So happy to see this honored as POTD!!
Jones Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Back to say congratulations on your much deserved potd!
Williams Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Excellent poem to be chosen for POTD dear. Congratulations...Hugs
Kitchin Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Silent One, congratulations on POTD.
Empress Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Dear Silent One, good to see this receive POTD . “ You are the meter in my internal rhyme,” makes me wonder what kind of meter? Iambic? Hows the meter business, its confusingly chaotic for me. Congratulations on your well deserved feature.
Tor Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Deserving of a Great Honor S1. So clever, all can relate to. Congratulations of Receiving POTD. Thanks for the invite....
Seeker Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 1:51 AM
poets blest by the unstruck sound manifest, your poem resonates deeply, Silent One, warmest congratulations on POTD
Elliott Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 1:50 AM
A beauty, Silent One. Congratulations on POTD. Enjoy your special poetry day. :)
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