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From Whence Flow the Words

Alive in me, 
A crystal sea.
A growing tree,
It needs to be.

Incased in flesh,
A Spirit's breath,
A vine, a mesh,
Past time or death.

Words flow,
I know sometimes,
They're mine...
Others though seem
So sublime.

Where do the springs
Of poems flow from?
A universe of awesome things?
They flow, they fly
As if on wings.

Words wake us,
Take us,
Lift us up,
They pour out
Onto paper cup.

We drink them in,
We sing a hymn.
We sink, we fly,
To depths or high.

A poet's life,
Through joy or strife,
Poured out to see,
Complexity.

Let the seeds grow,
Sow and plant.
A joyous song,
A tear, or rant.

The living ink well,
flows through a pen,
It ebbs or swells
In us again.

Copyright © Bj Legros Kelley | Year Posted 2020

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Unseeking Seeker Date: 9/11/2022 10:14:00 PM Indeed, as I have oft said ‘wherefrom comes the exalted thought, that inspirations with it brought’. Loved your beautiful poem, Legros (applause!) Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 9/14/2022 2:46:00 PM Thank you so much Unseeking Seeker :) I love this poem as well, very much a pouring in of words. I love it when the words flow :) I appreciate your visit and uplifting comment!

Greg Gaul Date: 7/6/2021 4:51:00 PM Omnipresent in all great poetry. Poetic truth incarnate. Superb. Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 7/7/2021 1:01:00 AM Thank you so very much for your incredible encouraging comment, I am very honored. God bless you.

Paul Thomson Date: 2/28/2021 6:20:00 AM BJ others have well described this poem and its message so I won’t add, but I think you touched a place within us all who attempt to put pen to paper with hopes of finding some sort of truth. If time permits may I suggest my attempt I called, Streaming? Paul Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 7/7/2021 1:04:00 AM Thank you so much Paul, I thought I had responded to your comment way back, but I did go and see your poem 'Streaming' and that must be where I left a comment. Thank you for your encouraging comment, I am honored.

Joseph Spence Sr Date: 12/8/2020 8:30:00 PM This is an excellent poem, my brother of God's grace, BJ. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message. The descriptive excellence is lovely. The theme great, and tenor move the piece along with much grace. Great job! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually. Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 12/30/2020 12:02:00 AM Thank you so very much for your kind words. They truly mean so much to me. God bless you as well <3

Anne E Sangster - K Date: 12/8/2020 3:26:00 PM Hi BJ, Nice to meet you. I really liked your poem and can identify with your message. A beautiful piece :-) Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 12/30/2020 12:04:00 AM Hello Anne, it's nice to meet you as well. Thank you so much for your encouraging words <3

Sara Kendrick Date: 9/24/2020 3:16:00 PM The poet's muse appears and disappears but it is good to have that muse. Sara Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 9/24/2020 4:07:00 PM Sometimes, the words flow, other times I wonder if the poet in me ceased to exist. I am open to the flow right now. I've wondered how often others have felt this, the under current that just seems to flow.