Here To Find

...for Stacey Haislop


A lady at a window writing,
measuring her words with strict precision.
She takes a sip of tea
as if to fuel her imagination.
Memories go drifting by - a brother
playing basketball, the softness
of a springtime rain, the anger
of an autumn sky, a flash, 
and thunder rumbling.
Smells and sounds, grist
to her mill. Nothing spoils
her view until her best attempt is done.
Still dissatisfied she tweaks
and fiddles, substitutes a weak word
for a stronger one. At last content
she sets aside her pen.
Yes, they will feel her now,
know the beauty in her mind,
and know that she is always here to find.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Bowen Avatar
March 14, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Lovely write to a poetress...and she is as deserving as any for this lovely piece. I love Stacey's writing. I enjoyed this a lot and especially liked being a woman and reading this knowing it was written by a man for a lovely friend....it touched me and I am confident it will touch everyone who reads it. Great work...always a friend here at the shhhhoupie... Janers
De La Keur Avatar
March 5, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Well written and beautiful tribute, I enjoyed it very much.....Aleera
Dawood Avatar
March 5, 2009 at 12:49 AM
What a sweet tribute, and well written also. And thank you for commenting on my poetry. Peace fathima
Golden Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Lovely tribute, Keith. I admire your artistry. Hugs, Donna
Loving Iii Avatar
March 1, 2009 at 1:02 PM
very nice tribute for a fellow poet whom i imagin you discribe here. john
Gass Avatar
March 1, 2009 at 12:15 PM
This is a lovely tribute, Keith. The verse is soft and flowing. Very beautiful. Well done, my friend! Thank you for your kind words. Love and hugs, Robin
Moreno Avatar
March 1, 2009 at 2:37 AM
Wow, I could picture this perfectly. If this is about Stacey, you done a great job describing such passionate actions...Raul
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February 28, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Nice dedication. The interesting images carry your thoughts in a creative way. Keep on writing! Karen
Winter Avatar
February 28, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Aww Keith, this is such a beautiful, personal, well thought out and well written dedication to a favorite poetess. You sure captured our talented and sweetest Stacey. Well done! Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
February 28, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Wow...awesome poem, filled with such admiration! Can picture this scene, pen in hand, tea cooling as she ponders the right word, the right phrase, with her heart filled poetry. What a wonderful dedication! ~
Higgins Avatar
February 28, 2009 at 3:27 PM
This is very good writing Keith.. she must be some woman..love the way you paint her..really good work.
Devonshire Avatar
February 28, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Stacey seems able to feel all that is going on around her and use it as inspiration for her writing. She'll be pleased with this great tribute, Keith! Love, Carolyn
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