Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

If Only

Turning poetic pages whilst on Poetry Soup
                            I meet so many poets who fill me with awe
                                                   Their talent 
                                                   Their words 
                                       flow freely from their quills
                                                       If only 
                                               I had just a speck 
                                     of their exquisite poetic skills
                                           I write from the heart
                                        Plain and simple it is true
                                                          ~
                                                   but one day 
                                                          ~
                                                 my aspiration 
                                                          ~
                                      to write poetry as good as you…


Written 2nd July 2020 
after reading Silent One’s incredibly inspiring POTD

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Caren Krutsinger July 10, 2020 at 4:39 PM You have way more than a speck, possibly buckets. Ann Gilmour July 12, 2020 at 4:15 AM What a sweet thing to say Caren, thank you so much ~ always love to hear from you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier July 5, 2020 at 6:59 AM You are too humble, Ann. Poetry from the heart is touching and relatable ~beautiful. Ann Gilmour July 12, 2020 at 4:13 AM Thank you dear Line I really appreciate your comments my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham July 2, 2020 at 9:28 AM We're all individual poets on here Ann, if we were all the same the site would be boring. I love all the different styles and we all possess different talents. Yes, you can write from the heart but I can't. I'm no Shakespeare but I have a go lol. Tom Ann Gilmour July 2, 2020 at 3:13 PM Yes that is so true Tom, but sometimes I read a poem and I am truly swept away by the words and talent of that poet and even though I aspire to, I know I will never achieve such heights, but what a joy to read them. I love your poetry Tom and your storytelling is up there with the best my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit July 2, 2020 at 8:56 AM There is so much elegance in simplicity my friend--I find it in your poems. Your voice speaks eloquently. Ann Gilmour July 2, 2020 at 3:06 PM Ohh bless you dear Vijay your words are always full of kindness and encouragement my friend and I thank you so much. You are one of the poets I refer to Vijay, you have such a wonderful natural talent and it is always a joy to read your poetry ~ thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx