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Heaven For a Poet

My own piece of heaven, a quiet little nook, With only the finest parchment in a leather book, A feather quill pen and an ocean of ink, My thoughts would never stop to think, Every single line I write would rhyme, My poetry would be beautiful and sublime, I'd be entertained daily, by Dr. Seuss, And, put to sleep nightly, by Mother Goose, Lessons from Byron, Shelley, Coleridge and Poe, Teaching me every single thing that they know. My own piece of heaven, will have to wait, Until one day, when I must meet my fate, So, for now I will have to be content, With my own words that may be heaven sent, Inspiration from my idols is all I need, Writing poetry in a notebook from Mead, With this cheap, plastic Bic pen, And a dream to be, just like them.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 10/19/2015 2:13:00 PM
Cheap plastic Bic pen certainly left me with a big smile. Congratulations on your win Kelly!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 11/3/2015 4:44:00 PM
I appreciate your kind congrats and comments, Connie. Thank you!... What we write with is not as important as we write about :)
Date: 10/19/2015 5:16:00 AM
Congrats on ur sweet win Kelly!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 11/1/2015 11:15:00 PM
Thank you very much, Dr. Upma :)
Date: 10/18/2015 3:56:00 PM
Kelly, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Stop by my latest blog "Peace Now" if you'd like or have time. WUV ~LINDA~
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 11/1/2015 11:15:00 PM
Thank you so much, Linda :)
Date: 1/11/2015 6:25:00 PM
Hi, Kelly, I am sure that there have been many great poems that have come from a cheap Bic pen because all that matters is the poet that holds it. I gather inspiration often by reading some of my favorite poems just to get the creative juices flowing. If we believe our words are heaven sent then we can always be satisfied with the results. Trust in God and the muse and always be patient to let it flow. Never try to force it. And be happy with the result. Love is the journey..... Robert.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/15/2015 9:05:00 PM
You are absolutely right, Robert. It does not matter what we write with, as long as we write with our hearts. I have gone through times when I wanted to write, but the inspiration just wasn't there. I forced myself to and the result was not worth the effort. Now I know to just let the words flow and if they are not, then I don't bother to write... Thank you for your wonderful comments, Robert. I truly appreciate it!
Date: 9/17/2014 3:40:00 PM
gosh, keep clicking on poems, even those from a long time ago, and can't seem to find a new one of yours I can comment to fresh! Anyway, wanted to say thanks for the win. I am really happy you liked my poem. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 9/9/2014 8:23:00 AM
Hey, Kelly, that "cheap bic pen" is all you need, For sure your talent is fine. Congrats on the selection. daver
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/14/2014 4:14:00 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Daver. I appreciate it so much!
Date: 4/9/2014 9:54:00 AM
You know it's good when it wins in more than one contest. Congrats.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/10/2014 11:08:00 PM
Your kind and encouraging words really meant so much to me. Thank you, Richard! :)
Date: 4/9/2014 9:38:00 AM
A wonderful poem, congrats on the win, kelly
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/10/2014 10:43:00 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my work, Dr. Ram. I appreciate it very much!
Date: 4/9/2014 9:08:00 AM
Kelly u r right ! A pen is a poet's great asset,,,heavens,,,, Congrats on great win !!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/10/2014 10:40:00 PM
That is true! Where would we be without our pen?...Thank you very much for your kind comments, Dr. Upma! :)
Date: 4/9/2014 3:38:00 AM
KELLY, , Congratulations, thank you for supporting my contest...:) LINDA
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/10/2014 10:21:00 PM
You're welcome, Linda. Thank you very much for my placement! :)
Date: 12/8/2013 3:39:00 PM
oh wow, I found one down here, SO CUTE. And the bic pen line was very clever. YOu know, I also did a poem very similar to this theme many years ago, but it was shorter than yours!!
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Date: 11/26/2013 8:43:00 AM
Kelly This could be the eulogy for any poet. It fits writers so well and is creative and sweet. This poets heaven sounds like a place every author would be happy to be in. Nicely done Thanks so much for the great and honest comment on my Lifes Sad Pit poem. I am honored you want to favorite it. Hugs
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Date: 11/7/2013 10:53:00 PM
Kelly, ,a beautiful winning poem. Enjoyed reading every crossing bridge win. Hugs ~ SKAT ~
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Date: 11/7/2013 8:41:00 AM
I enjoyed reading this poem, congratulations.
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Date: 11/7/2013 4:21:00 AM
I knew this one was destined to get two reviews... One earlier and now in recognition of your placement in the contest. Kelly, we are proud to have you walking among us...Your presence is an asset to PSoup ... Jake.
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Date: 11/6/2013 9:31:00 PM
Congrats on the win in the contest of Deb, kelly
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Date: 11/6/2013 6:50:00 PM
hi Kelly, , Congratulations on your Crossing That Bridge win.... always & forever :) LINDA
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Date: 11/6/2013 11:09:00 AM
beautiful, as is, kel.. special cheers on your win..:) huggs
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Date: 10/23/2013 8:26:00 PM
Satisfaction is when Heaven for a poet becomes heaven for the reader.... The transition is easy with your creative writing.... You're the best, Girl.... Jake
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Date: 9/19/2013 4:35:00 AM
Captivating write Kelly. It was indeed a pleasure to read. A 7 from me.
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Date: 9/11/2013 5:38:00 PM
I love Love LOVE all your references, but you had me with Shelley and Poe (two of my faves). This is an outstanding poem (going into my faves). Excellent work! :)
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Date: 9/5/2013 10:24:00 AM
Quite the contrast here. Sounds about like what I do :) Not sure about the Doc S. though. "Byron, Shelley, Coleridge, and Poe" are in perfect order; the rhythm of the syllables is very pleasing to my ear. Did you perhaps mean "every" in the line following? By the way, this is a very good poem and I like it! I wonder though, if it would be more effective if the verses were reversed? I normally prefer ending on a heavenly note.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/5/2013 2:36:00 PM
I see what you mean, but with my ending, I wanted to show that I am not that great, yet.... Still struggling to be perfect, just like everyone else is!
Date: 8/28/2013 8:40:00 PM
Tis goes very well in my head thou the poets are not very familiar except for Poe. . . and you used cheap Bic pen. . . we have that here too. . . i prefer Pilot 5mm fine pen.
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Date: 8/15/2013 2:34:00 PM
I really enjoyed this. Very lovely and inspirational ... Nice work :)
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Date: 8/12/2013 5:35:00 PM
Great writers and poets that you have chosen to immulate..Enjoyed reading your creative work..Thanks for the visit to my work..Sara
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