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How Do I Write?

Written with inspiration only
Waves that ebb and flow, high and low
Dry spells for days, then flow like the Nile in the rainy season
Humor woven into my work, joy released
Notebook in hand or scrap
Pens and pencils interchanged readily
ideas flow like a leaf on the river
time is all I have.


I made my first bad grade in handwriting in the second grade, it was devastating! Imagine 
me writing poetry now?!

For Deborah Guzzi's contest, How do you write? Thanks Deborah for the inspiration.

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Heather Hill

Date: 1/25/2010 8:16:00 PM

I love this one Deborah, I have times when writing comes to me in the same manner, thanks for sharing and your sweet comments on my work as well! Look how your work has grown since grade school :)

Danny Nunn

Date: 1/15/2010 7:13:00 PM

Great write and this one seems fit the bill on my poem where you saw the typos...Thanks I need all the help I can get...love to write but can never see my mistakes...On Arsenic..I was poisoned twice by arsenic to make it look like a stroke..they act very much the same..thanks Danny

Krista Kurth

Date: 1/14/2010 1:24:00 PM

What fun to hear how you write! Good luck in the contest. Krista

James Peranteau

Date: 1/14/2010 11:55:00 AM

Thank Jehovah in Jesus Christ name for the type writer,...I blew every grade dear poet in writing skills,...they said that I would be a doctor,..but they never thought about that lonely type writer I would find in an abandoned attic ! *SMILES*,.. your hand writing here is just fine dear! Awesome write ! james

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/14/2010 10:10:00 AM

Great write that should do well in the contest. Good luck. Keep the magical and creative pen flowing. Sara

Jared Pickett

Date: 1/14/2010 8:00:00 AM

I enjoyed this very much..... I have had that same thought: How do I write??.......:JP]

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/14/2010 5:43:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today Doris. Your poetry is always a pleasure to read. May you have a wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol

Brian Strand

Date: 1/14/2010 12:42:00 AM

Best wishes with this and your other writings Doris.'Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today

John Freeman

Date: 1/13/2010 7:59:00 PM

Looks to be a good one Doris. Good luck in the contest. Sincerely, Love, Moses

P Sheart

Date: 1/13/2010 7:23:00 PM

Hi Doris, This is lovely and beautifully written straight from you heart. Will make a wonderful entry in Deborah's contest! Best of luck! Thanks for sharing, Love Light Patty