Lyrical Lines

Words . . . written in brilliant lines

In passionate flamboyant rhymes

In Free verse, Haiku or Pantoum,

Etheree, Quatern, or 7/5 Trochee . . .

It matters not the particular form, 

But inherent quality, don’t you agree?

Long lines, short lines . . . no lines,

Sometimes a pregnant pause . . .

Unveils how less is more in lambent wit.

Lines that capture ones attention,

Honey mellowed, juicy jell-Oed or 

Painfully passionate . . . take your pick!

Lines with utter depth and nuance,

Lines we want to keep near bed.

Keep that blue blood flowing, sowing 

Seeds of thoughts through

Your frazzled, dazzled brain. 

Just one more poem ‘fore I retire . . .

One more line so I can sleep.




*For "Line" Contest Sponsored by: Paula Swanson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 7:43 PM
so cute, and thanks for the mention of my form!! I was seeing it used online and one guy had said in this other poetry site that I had really not invented it. Well, of course, I did not invent the trochee meter, But I arranged the lines in quatrains and made it have a consistency and a pattern that must be used. Geeez.
Flower Avatar
August 6, 2012 at 4:24 PM
Beautiful!!!!!! Your poem is about such a simple subject, yet it's clear you thought about each word.
Wesley Avatar
December 13, 2011 at 2:42 PM
It is an addiction Connie, love the way you weave the thoughts together. :)
Anish Avatar
October 2, 2010 at 11:05 AM
As you say - poetry can mean a lot. Good luck in the contest. I especially liked "honey mellowed, juicy jell-Oed. Love Matthew Anish
Eggins Avatar
October 1, 2010 at 5:40 AM
Loved this poem Connie ... in my case the ink is green the colour of esperanza/hope ... wonderful poem congratulations on being featured this week love Jayne p.s good luck in the comp
Richards Avatar
September 30, 2010 at 5:41 PM
One more line before I sleep...(one more comment..) I loved this poem. I know you are in the throes of company and festivities for your daughter's wedding, but I'm wishing all the best, and a world of happiness at this wonderful event! Love and best wishes!~ Carrie
A  Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 9:05 AM
HI, CONNIE, CoNGRATULATIoNS ON HAVING YOUR POEM FEATURED THIS WEEK*luv~SKAT
Devonshire Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Connie, congratulations on having your poetry featured this week! Hope your daughter has a wonderful wedding. Aloha and Love, Carolyn
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 3:11 AM
Soup Members, I want to thank everyone for their nice comments. I have a housefull of guests and in a little over one week I will be marrying my daughter so I am just too busy to answer all your lovely comments, but please know how much I appreciate this poem being featured and all your comments. Love, Connie
Brown Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Connie. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 3:15 PM
Congrats Connie on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a nice one to share with us all my friend ..enjoyed with luv...
Georges Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Beautiful command of words to commemorate the weaving of words
A   Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Congratulations Connie, i just love your work. Great lines in life. Enjoyed your poem,..p.d.
K. Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Here I am to congratulate you this time Connie! Really enjoyed this one and so happy it;s among the winners )-- hugs, nikko :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 9:19 PM
connie, I am so glad to see you won in the contest. You know how much I loved this one! andrea
K. Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 5:17 PM
and super congrats on your win as well ^_^
K. Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 5:17 PM
Hi Connie :) I sure enjoyed your take on Paula's line theme! you've definitely taken us to the different lines in poetry and you've stated a lot of truth here as well, I can relate eeek I was exactly this person, not being able to go to sleep (until now) until I finished my moon poem--and now it is past 8 in the morning!! Thank you so much for all your inspiring comments, you are a dear! hugs, nikko :)
Brown Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 7:01 AM
Congratulations on your win Connie in Paula Swanson's contest "Line". Love, Carol
Bagnall Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 4:46 AM
Really enjoyed that one, you've got some clever rhymes in there. Congrats on the placement in the competition.
Devonshire Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 4:37 AM
Happy to see this poem in the winners' circle, Connie. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Roberts Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 9:29 PM
beautiful poem Connie, congrats on your win in the contest
Guzzi Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 7:58 PM
boy do I hear ya...so I can sleep! My lines went totally unappreciated! I am glad your got the attention they deserved! BIG HUGS congrad's
Sweetheart Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Super congrats Connie on your win in the Line contest... an awesome poem.. a wonderful win ..enjoy your success and sweet victory tonight my friend with luv...
Mehta Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Connie
Devonshire Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Oh yes, I wholeheartedly agree that the form matters little, but the message in poetry is what we enjoy most. Very clever and well-penned write for Paula's contest. Wishing you success! Love, Carolyn
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