I Don'T Write Poems

I don’t write poems, 
I drink them like wine, 
I become tipsy 
with each coming line. 

I don’t write poems, 
I breathe them like air, 
I become so happy 
when each one I share.   

I don’t write poems, 
I live with them; 
they prolong my years, 
they are as true as I am. 

I don’t write poems, 
I weave into verses 
sadness, joy, tears, 
prayers, love, curses… 

My poems talk and sing, 
Sense of living they bring. 


©Larisa Rzhepishevska (Odessa, Ukraine)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Austin Avatar
November 10, 2012 at 9:42 AM
Love the first four lines. Congrats on the selection. daver
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November 7, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Sorry I didn't rate your poem. I forgot, from Constance
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November 7, 2012 at 12:33 PM
I love your poem. Poetry is so much more then putting pen to paper. Congrats for your featured poem Larisa. Keep drinking, breathing, living and weaving your poems so we can hear them sing here on Poetry Soup. If you like, read, 'On This October Day' and 'Whiteness'. Smiles your way, Constance
Connelly Avatar
November 6, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Beautiful poetry Larisa. Congratulations on being featured this week. Hazel :-)
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November 6, 2012 at 6:11 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week Larisa. Love, Carol
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October 26, 2012 at 5:06 PM
* I LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL HAIR, SWEET BEAUTIFUL LARISA. NEITHER DO I WRITE, NOT REALLY, I JUST FEEL THEM, DEEP INSIDE. LOVELY AND ONE CAN MERELY IMAGINE HOW TRULY GIFTED YOUR BEAUTY IS ? WELCOME TO POETRYSOUP. MY LOVE, RACHEL *
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October 30, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Thank you dear Rachel for your kind words, Love, larisa
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October 26, 2012 at 1:34 AM
Well, if you 'don't write poems', I'd sure like to know who wrote this one! To give her/him my words of praise... Welcome to PS!! Terry (& thanks for your many kid words)
Karim Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 11:56 PM
A beautiful couplet thanks Larisa...are you a 1st generation Ukrainian woman? New to the United States or do you live in the Ukraine? Excuse my inquiry if you do not want to answer!
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October 23, 2012 at 12:06 AM
Thank you dear Ayesha for the comment. I do live in Ukraine and was born here in Odessa. Best wishes, Larisa
Rzhepishevska Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Thank you so much Debbie. Best wishes, Larisa
Duncan Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 10:29 PM
I love this Larisa ,,,,you have a great day ;}
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October 22, 2012 at 11:04 PM
Thank you so much Debbie. Best wishes, Larisa
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