Kathryn Roush Poet Alliteration

On the Question of Origin

Why, wouldn't you
	Often wonder
If something settled
	In your soul
What player placed
	The pallid thing
Gratitude to what god
	Forgotten gone
Or offal offered
	On what stone
To leave it lying
	Or load its seed
What purpose caused
	The poetic problem
Who to tell
	To take it back
I was wrong
	Their gift will weep
Or else its evil
        Ever sleep

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Ghairo Daniels April 19, 2026 at 10:14 PM A very unusual take on creation, Kathryn : I recognise the deep thought captured in concise articulation. Catchy title, good alliteration, nice format : the psychological slant is poetically well done. Congrats on placement in Rob’s Contest. Sending blessings., Ghairo. Kathryn Roush April 20, 2026 at 5:01 AM Thank you very much! This one was definitely an experiment. I am still finding my voice with poetry and often feel torn between gratitude and frustration for the need I feel to pull it out of my soul and onto the page, which is part of what inspired me here.

Rob Carmack April 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM You a new thing to the soup. A most fitting introduction. Congrats on your placement. Kathryn Roush April 20, 2026 at 4:50 AM Thank you Rob. I just discovered PS and I really appreciated the freedom of this contest!

Susan Ashley April 19, 2026 at 5:52 PM Dear Kathryn, I enjoyed your intriguing poetic expression and thought-provoking imagery. I also enjoyed your alliteration that felt alluring and not forced. Congratulations for your success in Rob’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Kathryn Roush April 20, 2026 at 4:48 AM Thank you Susan, glad to hear it didn’t feel forced!