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I Write Poetry

I play with words, but I’m not sure why I write poetry.
One day I just felt the need to try! I write poetry!

It fills my heart with such delight. Oh, could I ever stop?
Can you keep the sparrow from the sky?  I write poetry.

With pen in hand, I wait to hear the whispers of my muse.
Soon enough, the verses multiply!  I write poetry.

At times the words come over-flowing; but sometimes a phrase
flits as if it were a butterfly. I write poetry.

I strive to capture flutter-words!  They are so beautiful.
Amazed am I when I can’t deny I write poetry!

I’ll see a sunset, taste first snow, or smell a ruby rose.
Mother Nature I must glorify; I write poetry.

A poetess I call myself as one who loves sweet rhythm.
God willing, may I say till I die - I write poetry.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/29/2024 8:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative write. Yes, a poetess you are... Hooray!!! Have A Blessed Day Writing Away With Your Win...........

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/26/2024 7:54:00 PM

"It fills my heart with such delight. Oh, could I ever stop? Can you keep the sparrow from the sky? I write poetry." - Very beautiful verses. Congratulations!

David Crandall

Date: 5/26/2024 6:30:00 PM

I just learned about this ghazal form. You sure use it to good effect, Andrea. You must have a good trap for flutter-words. :-)

Hilo Poet

Date: 5/26/2024 6:00:00 PM

A beautiful trailing of sensibilities you've woven, Andrea, and I am grateful for your kind imparting. Our accountabilities in our explanatives presents the very power beyond our own understandings that makes our own unique life as it should be. Enjoy the unfinished journey for it has already been written--they're waiting for us, my friend. Aloha, William

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/6/2024 12:11:00 PM

"Can you keep the sparrow from the sky?" What a perfect image to describe the urge to write poetry - an invitation to creativity exploring every aspect of life! Poetic brilliance! Congratulations! Blessings of continued inspiration to you!

Terry Miller

Date: 2/6/2024 2:57:00 AM

Great ghazal one nice you followed the rhyme before the refrain rule, well done!

Anonomus Scorpio

Date: 10/31/2023 6:49:00 AM

I absolutely love this write Andrea!! "With pen in hand, I wait to hear the whispers of my muse. Soon enough, the verses multiply! I write poetry." So true it's like a written picture of my mind, this made my whole morning!! Warmly A.S.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 9/13/2017 11:47:00 PM

Wonderful write, Andrea - blessings and congrats on your well-deserved win! :-)

Jean Murray

Date: 9/10/2017 9:41:00 AM

So inspirational Andrea. You have captured what it is that moves the muse in your gossamer net. For sure first place.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/7/2017 7:01:00 PM

Congratulations on your terrific First Placement in this inspiration contest Andrea! : )

Shirley Rebstock

Date: 9/6/2017 5:20:00 PM

I love all your poems, keep writing

Joseph May

Date: 9/6/2017 11:09:00 AM

The sweet whispers of the muse...Congrats on your win Andrea

Eve Roper

Date: 9/6/2017 9:42:00 AM

I am back to congratulate you on your win Hugs Eve ~`*

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 9/6/2017 8:37:00 AM

Gorgeous. Congrats on your win!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/6/2017 6:06:00 AM

Congrats Andrea for being #1--your poetry always stands out!

Eve Roper

Date: 6/29/2017 7:51:00 PM

Nicely done, and wonderful theme, Andrea. Had to read the Ghazal form I do need to try it.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/10/2016 7:09:00 PM

I love your reference to your pen name Sonneteer Andrea in your last two lines. I couldn't attempt this form. It seemed just too difficult. Kudos for your win with this excellent example of the form! # 7 : )

John Hamilton

Date: 4/8/2016 7:04:00 AM

Capture flutter words nice! Love it! Thanks Andrea

Manmath Dalei

Date: 4/7/2016 3:08:00 AM

It's a nice n brilliant Ghazal. Wonderfull creation..........hugs

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/29/2016 6:02:00 PM

I am back to give you the seven i forgot to give you Andrea, sorry about that....Mike.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/29/2016 5:05:00 PM

Hi Andrea, yes indeed, you do write poetry and excellent poetry at that. Your words always seem to sing. Congratulations on your win in the contest....Vlad. This one floats into my faves.

Jennifer Walker

Date: 3/29/2016 9:47:00 AM

So thankful that you do write poetry. I find your rhymes a delight, your clever take on politics or on life, your great way that you write about nature, so inspiring.