Open Book

Open Book. . My hasty quill does not spill ink Like a quill often would But part of me and my heart And written with my blood . Driven by my passion to write With deep emotion conviction and lust Before my life is over And I unwillingly return to dust . Poetry to me Is a way of setting my soul free My mistress my life And my therapy . My fertile mind drifts off Reaching places I’ve never been Drawn from the fountain of the heart And mindful lucid dreams . Mt enthusiasm is such It often pains me too much And my heart cries and breaks For my love And for arts sake . Here trapped on my lonely island I bridge the gap Between reality and fantasy And I can become someone That I’d rather be . My imagination can take me To dance among the stars Or far across the sea And say what I believe . Without my words I cannot live And as long as the hour glass sand doesn’t run out I have so much yet to give . For I am but an open book Naked and shameless For anyone who wants To take a look. . Peter Dome©2020.

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/29/2020 7:27:00 AM

Hello Peter, poetry is my passion and when I do not create poetry I am reading poetry. Poetry is always on my mind. On New Years Eve i use my imagination that my boyfriend is with me to celebrate. This makes me feel better. We write with our imagination. Happy New Year. Enjoy your day my friend. x

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/21/2020 6:32:00 AM

WoW! Peter, I'm so delighted that I get read your book because your are a unique and exceptional poet. I have enjoyed getting to know you through your fine poetry. Excellent job, my friend:-) Alexis

Peter Dome
Date: 12/21/2020 2:26:00 PM

Alexis it is a privilege and a honour, to know such a kind hearted human. and a master of the craft.you care more than my family.I so appreciate our friendship stay safe my friend. thank you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/20/2020 3:51:00 PM

This is very good writing, peter. You are an amazing poet with a poet's heart!

Peter Dome
Date: 12/21/2020 2:22:00 PM

You are an amazing Lady. such a delight to know such an inspiring fellow poet.I appreciate your kindness always. stay safe my friend. love to you and your family. Pete.

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 12/20/2020 4:23:00 AM

i like what i see..:) yes poetry is therapy, many of mine are autobiographical too, it's a compulsion to write..good heartfelt poem :)

Peter Dome
Date: 12/20/2020 5:19:00 AM

Bles you my friend. Life would be very dull without it. thank you. it's something like you say, we have to do. take care

Akkina Downing

Date: 12/19/2020 9:16:00 PM

Keep writing and we’ll continue to read, because you’re one awesome poet...

Peter Dome
Date: 12/20/2020 5:23:00 AM

What a wonderful thing to say. thank you so much dear friend. I appreciate your kind words take care.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/19/2020 7:04:00 PM

Lovely... I believe words are medicine to many of us who enjoy poetry and writing. God B L E S S you friend

Peter Dome
Date: 12/20/2020 5:22:00 AM

May you be blessed too dear friend.Thank you. we need to write often, not just for pleasure stay safe.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/19/2020 5:13:00 PM

Being an open book is what makes a fabulous poet.

Peter Dome
Date: 12/20/2020 5:20:00 AM

Thank you caren so true. writing from the heart also. Hope you are well take care.Pete.