Bob Quigley Poet Free verse

Ink Lings

It's always been there.  You know.  That urge
To turn a thought into a material thing
Express yourself as your hand is willed
Imagination, poured upon a page

I kid myself that lack of time forestalls my effort
For inside, I know it is me that lingers in the gate
The fear of rejection is strong.  What price humility
Does the risk outweigh the reward.

But then, a comment.  Someone has enjoyed my musings
Exhilaration flows through me.  Validation
I know now that I must throw my voice upon the page
And let those I engage accept it as they may

I revel in a sense of satisfaction
Revealing, like a stripper, bits of me
Through a shared thought, a moment, a connection
My “Ink”lings shaped into my verse

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Jack Horne December 6, 2011 at 7:39 AM Clever piece, Bob. I just loved the stripper line - excellent choice of words Bob Quigley December 6, 2011 at 8:42 AM Thanks very much Jack

Broken Butterfly December 6, 2011 at 4:43 AM I cannot imagine anyone rejecting your poetry Bob. It is always so good. I have a similiar story about Poetrysoup. It opened the door for me and my thoughts and dreams and sorrows have become poems. The contests take me places I may not have gone. Bob Quigley December 6, 2011 at 8:44 AM You have framed it perfectly BB. It takes me places I may not have gone. Exactly. Thank you for your encouragement.

Andrea Dietrich December 4, 2011 at 5:12 PM Bob, you have touched on the main reason I think that many of us are here. Just to be heard. family members and friends often do not care about poetry. it's wonderful to have a place like this to come to, a place where many really seem interested in our words. (at least I hope they are and not just faking it!) I love what you did with the word INKLING!! Bob Quigley December 4, 2011 at 10:03 PM Thank you Andrea. Very kind comments.

Ilene Bauer December 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM i think we can all relate to your well-written words on this topic. keep 'em coming! i enjoyed this very much........... Bob Quigley December 4, 2011 at 2:18 PM Thanks Ilene

Kabuteng P.Ink K. December 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM You got me smiling here, Bob! I feel the same way about posting my poems here and you've captured those sentiments so well here :) Really like your "ink lings" here :) may you continue to ink-ling your think-lings :D

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM Love it Bob x Bob Quigley December 6, 2011 at 8:45 AM Thank you Mandy