It's Time To Write a Poem

It's time to write a poem
   What time, you ask, is that
It's time when the world moves you
   Time to put on your poetry hat

It could be a spectacular sunset
   Or a pale moon astride the sky
Perhaps it's the vastness of the ocean
   Or a bald eagle preparing to fly...

It's time to write a poem
   Whatever time might that be?
It's time when you feel an emotion
   So strongly the world just has to see

You may be sitting on top of the world
   The King of the Castle, so to speak
Or drowning in pools of despair
   Convinced that all hope has gone bleak...

It's time to write a poem
   Whatever can occasion that?
It's time when you experience an event
   You rate as purely Heaven-sent

Perhaps it's a concert or a great play
   Or even a stirring speech
It might even be brave surfers
   You saw catch a wave to the beach...

Yes, it's time to write a poem
   What's that? -- you don't know how
Just lift your pen and tell your Muse
   The time for my poem is now
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Date: 7/27/2019 4:14:00 AM
I think this is a great poem to show to people who say "I am not in the mood" because they are neglecting their imagination, their ideas, and their muse who loves to write!
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Date: 7/25/2019 5:59:00 AM
ok...been up for an hour...relaxed... warm milk...pet the cat...read some poems...now, i may only write about being tired and the need for a coffee... dark roast espresso shot three sugar please............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.... sorry man...that was a nice write you wrote
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/25/2019 8:40:00 AM
Actually, your comment is also definitely how you (and I and others) go about writing our poems, at least on some days. Thanks for the great comment, Stan! :) gw
Date: 7/24/2019 10:42:00 PM
Hello Gershon ... really enjoyed the content in your poem. A poet tends to be able to see a poem lurking close by everything and anyone - thank you Gershon - Lindsay
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/25/2019 8:39:00 AM
You're right, Lindsay. Thanks for sharing this insight about poems. Best wishes, Gershon
Date: 7/24/2019 9:50:00 PM
Great!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/25/2019 8:38:00 AM
Glad you liked it, Kim. Gotta go now. Time to write a poem! :) gw
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