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My Awakening

My quill is forever having to MEDIATE between my heart and my mind For my mind is OBTUSE to loves true existence and my INDIGENT heart believes in its magic leaving me in a continuous state of DELIRIUM Often I wonder if love is just an EGREGIOUS lie Still my soul awaits love, magical or not So here I am with quill in hand to CONSECRATE the DELICATE emotion as I await my AWAKENING 4th place Contest;Eight word challenge 9 poetry Sponsor:John Hamilton Date:8/22/19

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Ann Gilmour

Date: 9/13/2019 4:45:00 AM

Congrats to you Brenda on your win in the contest. I really enjoyed your poem, so cleverly written with 'quill in hand' - a delightful read. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Brenda Chiri
Date: 9/13/2019 7:41:00 AM

Ann thank you so much for your visit and warm comment!;)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 9/12/2019 11:22:00 AM

Congratulations on your win,Brenda.

Brenda Chiri
Date: 9/12/2019 11:24:00 AM

Ahh thanks so very much!;)

Lu Loo

Date: 9/12/2019 10:35:00 AM

Beautifully expressed lovely Brenda, that quill of yours sure shines...congrats :)-luloo

Brenda Chiri
Date: 9/12/2019 10:37:00 AM

Laura thank you so very much! Yours was amazing too!;)

John Hamilton

Date: 9/12/2019 10:18:00 AM

If love is just an egregious lie... loved that line, you are quickly rising the ranks of best poets in my contests, this is a special write Brenda, congrats on a high placement!

Brenda Chiri
Date: 9/12/2019 10:37:00 AM

Thanks so much John for the placement you had a lot of great entries! I am shocked I placed! But thanks again that's a huge compliment coming from talent like yours!;)

John Lawless

Date: 9/12/2019 8:10:00 AM

If as they say "brevity is the soul of wit" you nailed this contest Brenda. Terse, yet tender. Congrats

Brenda Chiri
Date: 9/12/2019 10:35:00 AM

Thank you so much John!;)

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/12/2019 5:22:00 AM

The quill always seems to be the mediator between emotions, heart and mind, creative approach to the theme and nicely penned ... congrats my friend ;) hugs

Brenda Chiri
Date: 9/12/2019 5:26:00 AM

Lol you ain't never lied! No truer words have ever been spoken! Thanks Sandy so much!;)

Lin Lane

Date: 9/12/2019 4:44:00 AM

The heart wants what it wants and usually takes precedence over our minds, and still we welcome love. Your use of the chosen words was fantastic, Brenda.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/12/2019 7:01:00 AM

Your kindness equals your ability to create beautiful poetry, Brenda. Thank you.

Brenda Chiri
Date: 9/12/2019 5:25:00 AM

Thanks so much Lin! Yours was so amazing! I have always loved the way you write! ;)

Paul Callus

Date: 8/23/2019 11:42:00 AM

This is excellent, Brenda! You not only inserted all eight prompt words, but also managed to write a beautiful and expressive poem in the process. In my eyes...a winner! ~ Warm regards // paul

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/23/2019 11:44:00 AM

Thank you so much Paul as always I think your too kind but I will take it! Lol! ;)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/23/2019 8:05:00 AM

Wow! Phenomenal piece Brenda! A winner for me. My best to you in the contest! xomo

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/23/2019 8:46:00 AM

Thanks so much Mo! Always welcome your comments!;)

Chris Green

Date: 8/23/2019 7:32:00 AM

Very creative and well written. This took talent to complete and you did so beautifully. Best wishes in the contest

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/23/2019 8:46:00 AM

Thanks Chris! ;)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/23/2019 12:49:00 AM

Wow Brenda, you nailed this contest! I love how you used these words with such brevity, yet with such meaning. Bravo! A top winner for sure! : ) xxoo

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/23/2019 12:55:00 AM

Thanks so much Connie! I really appreciate it!;)