Inspire

what inspires a poet
to pen the things that we write
about hope long lost, a new love affair
or passion spent by the candles light

I read sonnets written by others
and I can see myself in their text
I can place myself in some lines
but I am not there in the next

the subjects that inspire me
always have a rhyme and a reason
and I hope to remain inspired
and pen on for many more seasons
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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September 4, 2010 at 9:25 AM
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