I Write

I write…
I write of many things- tangible and intangible
My faith and ideals, work and play
My life and loves; my successes and failures, too
Of war and peace and material things
A million thoughts throughout the day
Transform into forms and shapes
And my heart speaks its truths
Which crowd the corners of my mind
At times fiercely threatening to riot!,
It is then I pause and listen, as it seems they
Attempt to burst heart and mind at the seams!
And no recourse do I have then, 
So eagerly, joyfully, I open wide, the gates!
I see them charge onto paper or electronic screen!
'Sweet freedom'! They seem to shout triumphantly, 
In their final escape from emminent death! 
They escape the endless holding cells
Then disburse throughout the universe
Seeking to inspire, console, bring some smiles
To feed weary souls of fellowmen.
 I write because it brings me untold joy!
I am a poet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kimble Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 10:30 AM
well put i loved it
Pickett Avatar
April 2, 2010 at 8:41 AM
Wow, I guess I need to go to poet school.Very nice write Audrey...Loved it....God Bless....Taz
Culverhouse Avatar
April 1, 2010 at 4:13 PM
enjoyed, good work
Chircop Avatar
April 1, 2010 at 7:03 AM
you are a poet my dear friend,beautiful words
Knop Avatar
April 1, 2010 at 6:36 AM
Awesome write, Audrey. I always keep a writing pad near my bed because sometimes I awake in the middle of night and write down some poetry. So some dreams become true!Enjoyed your comment today! Have nice and happy Easter holidays!...Love, Gert
Sweetheart Avatar
March 31, 2010 at 4:49 PM
Your kind comments on my poetry my BBF are so awesome to me right now.. see u later on PP and a blessed and happy Easter to both u and JAM ..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Brown Avatar
March 30, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Enjoyed reading your poetry today Audrey. I wish you the best always in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you have a wonderful week filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
Austin Avatar
March 30, 2010 at 5:51 AM
Truly a universal utterance. Hey! This is the way it makes a person feel when they have just come up with a few good lines. Love, daver
Dietrich Avatar
March 30, 2010 at 12:20 AM
Awesome, Audrey, You did really great with this challenge. LUv, Andrea
A   Avatar
March 29, 2010 at 7:01 PM
A top in the run in (Iam a POET) LIKE WORDS. OUT OF THE HEART TO SPEAK THE TRUTH. nICE .tANKS 4 YOUR COMMENT. I'M NOT MEAN. LITTLE BLUNT. sORRY IF i OFFENDED YOU.
Kendrick Avatar
March 29, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Great I am a poet write..You have many reserviors of materials so you should never run dry. Sara
Culverhouse Avatar
March 29, 2010 at 3:56 PM
enjoyed reading today, good tag poem
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