Paula Swanson Poet Tetractys

My Gift To Myself

Paula Swanson
7/24/2011


The
need for
challenges.
To push myself
I open up and let my mind take wing.
Words, that in life, I cannot vocalize.
I gift myself,
freedom I
found in 
ink.


For the contest:
Where Your Poetry Come From
Sponsored by:
Michael J. Falotico
Placement: 2nd

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Carol Sunshine Brown August 1, 2011 at 1:43 PM Congratulations on your poem placing in Michael J. Falotico's " Where Your Poetry Comes From" contest Paula. Love, Carol

Caryl Ramsdale July 31, 2011 at 2:57 PM A "Where Your Poetry Comes From" Winner Congratulations! Caryl

Emma Mantle July 31, 2011 at 6:56 AM A great entry Paula, and well deserving of a win. Well done, best wishes em :)

Lee Ramage July 30, 2011 at 7:26 PM Beautifully said. Such a nice way of saying it. Congratulations on your well earned win. Lee

Joseph Osita July 30, 2011 at 5:46 PM Many congrats on your big win in Michael's contest

Nancy Jones July 30, 2011 at 4:04 PM Beautiful, Paula! Congrats on second place!

Andrea Dietrich July 30, 2011 at 2:58 PM wonderful line, freedom found in ink!" congrats, Paula. I so agree.

Jack Horne July 30, 2011 at 2:47 PM Yes, I'm the same! Many congrats, Paula : )

Nette Onclaud July 30, 2011 at 1:24 PM radiant, paula...a round of sparkling cheers for your great win! :)huggs!

Sunflower Poetess July 30, 2011 at 10:56 AM congrats on your win in this contest Love, Glenna

Kash Poet July 30, 2011 at 9:56 AM Congratulations Paula....a wonderful poem....enjoyed.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM Congrats Paula on a great second place win with super words..luv..so happy to be sharing placement with my friend ...

Jun-Jun Villanueva July 30, 2011 at 9:26 AM CONGRATULATIONS Paula....really deserving....~~~~~smile~~~~*-*junjun

Michael J. Falotico July 30, 2011 at 8:38 AM Congrats Paula for this wonderful entry and for supporting my contest... Congrats!!!! luv Michael

Cyndi Macmillan July 24, 2011 at 8:24 PM YES! WELL DONE! Man, that line "I cannot vocalize" is bang on! I don't smoke but I'm holding a lighter high, the flame sways and I chant, "PAULA, WAY TO GO!" :-) Cyndi

Jack Ross Jr. July 24, 2011 at 7:05 PM Nice write...from a poets heart...I like it.......good luck in the contest....Old Jack

Jun-Jun Villanueva July 24, 2011 at 6:53 PM really a winner. . .~~~SMILE ~~~~have a wonderful day ````~~~~ good luck for the contest . . .*-* junjun

Barbara Gorelick July 24, 2011 at 6:38 PM Very nice...I know what you mean about being able to write things you cant say...BG