John Watt Poet Free verse

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Inspired Ii

inspired!
by what – a big blue circle on a museum wall?
it’s big
it’s blue
and it’s a circle
but what inspires you?
‘well I like blue, and I’m fond of circles…’

but does it speak to you? 
does it whisper or shout or cry to you?
does it make you want to kiss somebody
or compose a melody 
or write a long letter to your best friend?
does it make your heart race
or sing
or break?

does poetry emanate from your lips?
do you get the sudden urge
to plant a garden 
or write your senator
or fall in love?

then pay it forward: create, give, thrive, love
deeply feel the highs and lows with eyes wide open
fill up somebody’s empty cup
paint your self-portrait 
in whatever frame you’ve been given
and never be embarrassed 
that you were inspired by 
a big
blue
circle
on a museum wall

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Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2020 at 3:53 PM hey a win with Brian. WAY TO GO!!! congrats again, my friend. John Watt July 19, 2020 at 4:26 PM Thanks for the "round" trip, haha. I appreciate your friendship, Andrea.

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 17, 2020 at 8:00 PM I love this, John. It is so wise and such an inspiration in itself. And the blue circle does speak to me, by the way-it's so beautiful. Congratulations on a well deserved win. :) John Watt July 17, 2020 at 8:03 PM Thank you for visiting and commenting with your thoughtful insights, Evelyn. I'm glad you enjoyed the artwork as did I! I'm missing art museums these days! God bless, John

Janice Canerdy July 17, 2020 at 7:59 PM VERY creative WINNING poem, John. CONGRATS! Janice John Watt July 17, 2020 at 8:02 PM Thank you, Janice! Always nice to hear from you, my friend.

Paula Goldsmith July 17, 2020 at 3:01 PM Congratulations on your win with this cute, whimsical and inspiring poem. Your picture made the poem come to life. Tooooo bad the museums are closed. Enjoy your win and day.............. John Watt July 17, 2020 at 4:21 PM Yes, the museums being closed is a hard pill to swallow. This poem was inspired by an actual big blue circle (not the same as the image I shared) and conversations that arose from the viewing. Thanks for the visit and congrats, my friend ~ John

Kenneth Cheney July 17, 2020 at 11:03 AM The big blue circle does little for me, but your poem is an inspiration. Well, on second thought, a big blue circle might be more inspiring than I first conceived. Any way great write. John Watt July 18, 2020 at 10:47 PM It took me a long time to warm up to the big blue circle (or any abstract art, really). Thanks for the visit and kind words, Kenneth.

JC Brul July 17, 2020 at 8:23 AM Very imaginative and evocative piece! And look how this was woven! Its like a blue lamp with stand! Congratulations on your TOP WIN! John Watt July 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM Thank you for your generous words, my friend. Hope all is well with you ~ John John Watt July 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM Thank you for your generous words, my friend. Hope all is well with you ~ John

Caren Krutsinger July 17, 2020 at 2:51 AM The terrific thing about this poem is this question "but does it speak to you?" because we never know unless we ask, and many of us forget to ask. John Watt July 18, 2020 at 10:49 PM Ah, you've nailed it on the head, my friend! Not all art will speak to us, but then one will just jump out at us. Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Caren.

Harry Horsman July 16, 2020 at 1:02 AM I also enjoyed this, John, love the theme the poetry and where you take it, my friend. John Watt July 16, 2020 at 2:26 AM I thank you for the read and kind words, Harry. Be safe and blessed ~ John

Gershon Wolf July 15, 2020 at 7:07 PM Another wonderful write from your talented pen, John! A delight to read and re-read!... And btw, do you have Senator Tammy Duckworth's address (D-IL)? I have this inexplicable urge to write her a letter after re-reading your poem a second time! Charming! Peace, Gershon John Watt July 16, 2020 at 2:25 AM I can't help you with the senator's address, but I know a certain google who can! Thank you for your great comment, Gershon, and for taking time to read this twice!

Andrea Dietrich July 15, 2020 at 4:47 PM this is so whimsical and charming, John. I like where you took your reflections! John Watt July 16, 2020 at 2:23 AM I know everybody gets inspired in different ways. I'm glad you liked it, Andrea.

Heidi Sands July 15, 2020 at 1:05 PM I enjoyed your inspiring poem John. Great one :) John Watt July 15, 2020 at 6:31 PM Thank you, my friend!

Gary Radice July 15, 2020 at 11:12 AM Enjoyed this John. I thought straightaway of the English Heritage blue plaques (historical markers) installed on the front of buildings in London that commemorate links between the locations and famous people etc. Like your poem they often make me stop, read and think. :) John Watt July 15, 2020 at 11:33 AM Gary, thank you for your kind words and the information about the blue plaques. I googled them and learned something new today, thank you! I can see why this would cause you to think of them.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders July 14, 2020 at 10:24 PM Your poem inspires me, John, and my favorite color is blue...can't beat that combination. I'm ready to seize the day! Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Rhonda xx John Watt July 14, 2020 at 10:32 PM Incidentally, blue is my fave too... glad to hear this inspired, Rhonda. Thanks for the read and the great comment!

Michelle Faulkner July 14, 2020 at 8:52 PM It is an enigma what can inspire one person, but pass over the next - and this big blue circle inspires me to say, Thank you! John Watt July 14, 2020 at 9:13 PM What a kind thing to say, my artistry sibling!