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For Joy

I’m in a jungle. Everywhere are vines, but I’m no Tarzan. I’ll not grasp at trees. Instead a line I clasp, for I will glide by zipping over green hued scenery. Since I’m a little nervous, I inhale quite deeply. Then I lose my hold on ground. I clutch that line so tightly as I soar, imagining I’m some exotic bird. Exhilaration’s found me; I gasp for joy! July 3, 2021 for the Writing Prompt - Grasp - Poetry Contest of Constance La France submitted July 13, 2021 for 'A Brian Strand July 14' Poetry Contest

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Date: 7/22/2021 10:08:00 AM
Delightful, exhilarating ride on the zip line with you Andrea! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 7/16/2021 11:54:00 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Prompt - Grasp - Challenge! Your use of the required words is wonderful and your poem is too ~ love and serenity _Constance
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Date: 7/15/2021 10:05:00 PM
Coming back to congratulate you. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/15/2021 8:33:00 PM
Andrea, this is very cleverly written and much deserving of a 1st Place. Congratulations! Carol Louise
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Date: 7/12/2021 7:58:00 AM
Back with congratulations on your deserved win Andrea, enjoy your day.
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Date: 7/12/2021 7:10:00 AM
imagining I’m some exotic bird. Beautifully Written. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/9/2021 10:11:00 AM
WoW! Andrea, You did a great job with the chosen words. I'm having a hard time using these specific words. Well done. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis
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Date: 7/6/2021 3:37:00 AM
Loved reading your blank verse Ria... "I will glide by zipping over green hued scenery"... it just reveals your true beautiful spirit of admiring nature... and the last line.. just beautiful... Best wishes and hugs... ~ Ani
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Date: 7/5/2021 6:08:00 PM
Very nice, Andrea. I love it.
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Date: 7/5/2021 4:09:00 PM
as always interesting and well written poem. Good luck, but suspect I don't need to wish you good luck, your poems are always so good.
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Date: 7/5/2021 9:40:00 AM
You are always a joy to read.
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Date: 7/4/2021 12:57:00 PM
Andrea, I rode along with you and felt your joy ! Exhilarating ! I agree with Quoth...Soul of a poet , heart of a child ! All the best, Susan
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Date: 7/4/2021 9:32:00 AM
What an innovative write, apt title. All the best for contest. Enjoy your sunday
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Date: 7/4/2021 9:18:00 AM
Andrea, 'For Joy' love that title. Soul of a poet, heart of a child in this write. -Richard
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Date: 7/4/2021 8:32:00 AM
I grasp that you have won dear friend! Magic poetry, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 7/3/2021 9:45:00 PM
A very original entry Andrea. Best for a win.
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Date: 7/3/2021 6:38:00 PM
Well penned poem Andrea, you used ideally the pre-chosen words, my very best hopes of winning the contest. Happy 4th and a great weekend
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