Keeping the Faith

I have been asked the question,
“When is your peak writing time?”

I didn’t want to answer 
	such a silly question.

Yet, the true answer . . .

. . .  anytime I feel it, that flow
of inspiration. Sometimes, it’s absent,
silent, for weeks and weeks.
Sometimes it flows like a raging river.

I must follow where the Spirit leads.
If I respond immediately,
when I feel it,
	whatever I write
		surprises me later.

“Did I write this?” I ask,
amazed at the discerning power

of the words.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Nehls Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 6:42 AM
Hi Cona. When the inspiration hits we must write. If we wait it may be gone never to be found again. God is certainly on a different time line or maybe no time line at all. If we welcome it when it comes it will surely come more often. I enjoyed this one Cona. .......Robert.
Adams Avatar
June 25, 2017 at 8:02 AM
Thanks for stopping by, Robert. Good to connect with someone who shares the same experience. Have a blessed day!
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 4:59 AM
I know just what you mean Cona. It feels kind of strange to not recognize one's own work, but I am sure it happens to others too. Poetry is a gift that visits anytime and is always welcome! Blessings, Connie 7 : )
Adams Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 6:13 AM
Good to hear from you again, Connie. Thanks for the visit, and for sharing your confirmation of the Spirit's leading. Have a great day!
Calasibetta Avatar
February 4, 2017 at 2:58 PM
Oh so true!!! Nicely done!
Adams Avatar
February 4, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Thank you, Paulette, for stopping by to comment. I will return the favor.
Kinch  Avatar
February 4, 2017 at 1:22 PM
Brilliant, sometimes I get up in the middle of the night when words suddenly come to me.....sure it is spirit led.
Adams Avatar
June 25, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Thank you, Elizabeth. Yes, I have done the middle of the night write myself. Blessings to you.
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