Inside of Me

Poetry is what I’d see
If I could peek inside of me.
It pulses, with a beat sublime,
Converting random thoughts to rhyme.

The words secure me, just like roots
But let me float, like parachutes,
So anytime I write a poem,
No matter where I am, I’m home.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 10/29/2016 9:27:00 AM
Spot on Ilene. I hope you entered it in the contest. "Converting random thoughts to rhyme." Love it.
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Date: 10/25/2016 4:32:00 PM
I feel the same way. I can't stop thinking about poems no matter where I'm. Even in my dreams, believe it or not, I find myself composing verse!? Some years ago Someone did use one of my pen names (Max Dinckmann). I complained to the powers that be at Poetry Souo. It's never happened again. So the bulk of my poem is based on my imagination. Thanks for enjoying it. I finished a translation of Appollonaire's poem "Le Cortege des Animaux." Am still tweaking it. Best to you. / M
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Date: 10/26/2016 7:41:00 PM
that's funny, because i also find myself thinking of rhymes as i'm drifting off to sleep. sometimes i actually get out of bed to write something down (because i never remember it in the morning). ~ thanks for reading and commenting, maurice, as always...
Date: 10/25/2016 4:03:00 PM
You know what Mrs Ilene? I believe you:) I think you are one of the best rhymers I have ever known. Always so fun and logical.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/26/2016 7:39:00 PM
wow! what a delightful comment! thank you very much, daniel!
Date: 10/25/2016 3:34:00 PM
So sweet..Indeed home is where the heart is..So that says it all about poetry..Lovely.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/26/2016 7:38:00 PM
much appreciated, charmaine! thank you...
Date: 10/25/2016 3:25:00 PM
I'm glad you're home and glad you share home with us!
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/26/2016 7:38:00 PM
thank you, john! that's so sweet...
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