I Shall Write Again

My heart is here, though my mind, it is not
Unfortunately, so distant am I from this shore
Still, poetry waves crest on the surface of my mind
Alas, I remain too busy to write by the score

Yet, I shall return to you again, once more

Look not at the emptiness of thought from my page
Rather, consume the potential, the words soon to see
For here, despite distant, I remain steadfast to write
For a poet is what I was truly meant to be

As my words and thoughts were not meant just for me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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George   Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 12:59 PM
2 wonderful poems, Michael. Best wishes for the final round. Lainie
Jordan Avatar
November 1, 2008 at 5:03 PM
Michael - Great job two to the finals - God Bless
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October 30, 2008 at 6:15 PM
Congratulations on both your poem making the semi finals. God Bless Phyl. I have to keep everything short as I am having physio on my arm and was told to stay off the computer ( I do not listen to good) Good Luck. God Bless Phyl
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October 28, 2008 at 2:01 PM
This poem is great and is the true essence of a writer. Some of the same thoughts have gone through my head. Thanks for for your encouragement in my writing and congratulations for making it to the semi finals.
Brown Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 9:26 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals Michael. Love, Carol
Sheart Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Hello Michael Congrats on your wonderful poem making the semi-finals and best of luck in the finals!! Love Light Truth Patricia
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October 27, 2008 at 1:41 PM
Congratulations Michael on having two poems selected in the semi-finals--a second honor for this poem. Way to go! Good luck in the finals. Karen
Winter Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 5:40 AM
Warmest congrats Michael on making the first round! Good luck! Love, Shar
George   Avatar
August 20, 2008 at 2:10 AM
Ah! Michael, Written as only a great poet can. Lainie
Jordan Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Michael - I personally enjoy every word you share with us - Congrats on being featured this week
Williams Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations Michael on having your poem featured! Nicole
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August 18, 2008 at 9:38 AM
Congratulations Michael on the re-feature of "I Shall Write Again." Vince
Winter Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 6:31 AM
Congratulations Michael on your poetry being featured once again! Love, Shar
Brown Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 4:06 AM
Congratulations Michael on your poetry being featured once again this week. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 12:44 AM
Congrats on your feature this week Michael.Rgds Brian
Sheart Avatar
July 6, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Hi Michael I could really relate to this one. So true we poets are meant to share our unique percpectives with each other for they broaden our own horizons! Thanks for sharing this with us all hun. Truly enjoyed. Congrats on your well deserved feature write this week. Love Light Truth Patricia
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July 4, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Congratulations on having this very eloquent poem featured. Regards Heidie
Stella Avatar
June 12, 2008 at 11:39 AM
well put my friend congrats on this being featured and you shall flourish with brillance in your return so sorry for late returns I have not been best in healt last few months great job keep up the great writting hugs
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June 10, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Nice reflection on writing. I really like the last line. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
Meyer Avatar
June 10, 2008 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured Michael. You share what we all experience at one time on another. It makes us all feel like one. ~J~
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June 10, 2008 at 8:53 AM
i'm sure you shall and very well, too. Congratulations on your poem "I Shall Write Again" being featured. Vince
Strand Avatar
June 10, 2008 at 6:17 AM
Congrats on your feature this week Michael Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my postings
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