David Crandall Poet Rhyme

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1/28/2025 for Write On Poetry Contest sponsored by Karen Jones

Inspirations

There are so many things
from which my inspiration springs.
Heroes rare, who do what's right,
powered by goodness, not by fright 
(MLK and Joan Baez) -
what they do, not just what they sez. 
Friends, who, daily, monthly, weekly, 
find ways to give uniquely.
Nature has a special place,
stirring me with matchless grace, 
but, the first place in my heart 
is for women and men of art. 
Novels, film, painting - I'm engrossed, 
but pretty songs do the utmost 
to find the fountain that flows within - 
my soul's expression to begin.  
Art shows me who I am, you see,
and also, what I can be.

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thriveni c mysore February 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM 'Art'! Good to know now of your inspiration hmm. You inspire others with your creative thinking dear poet. Congratulations on your win. Cheers!!! David Crandall February 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM Thanks Thriveni, on to the next poem for us, eh? :-)

Karen Jones February 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM David thanks you for your fabulous entry! I enjoyed reading about what inspires you and agree it also inspired me! Thank you for thinking of great inspiring people like MLK and Joan Baez! Your personable write scored high because of your ability to express yourself melodically yet consistently! Congrats on your high placement! David Crandall February 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM Thanks for the compliments, Karen! Your contest, itself, was an inspiration!