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Paper Weight

The page
bears so eagerly
the weight
of everything
inside of me
my pen prostrate
leaves a dent

I muse
this paper could use 
some weightlessness

I make an airplane
instead

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Line Gauthier

January 20, 2021 at 6:18 PM

Such a charming little gem, Maureen ~ So glad it's published in the 2020 PS Anthology.

Paul Marc

September 1, 2019 at 8:47 AM

I enjoyed everything about this poem. Thank you Maureen :)

Kim Rodrigues

August 8, 2019 at 6:13 PM

LOL. Love this, Maureen! Congrats on your win!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 8, 2019 at 9:09 PM

Thank you Kim! A fruitful shaking up of the muse ;), (i love this one too, was stunned by the win) xomo!

Laura Leiser

May 22, 2019 at 1:07 PM

Brilliant concept and construction, Maureen! Your short poetry shines! :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 23, 2019 at 6:33 AM

Thank you so much Laura! :) xomo!

John Lawless

May 19, 2019 at 6:29 AM

SO DOTH THE MUSE MUSE.....

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 19, 2019 at 7:34 AM

pretty much x

Charlie Knowlton

May 18, 2019 at 4:18 PM

Nice!…Love this Maureen, how original.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 19, 2019 at 7:33 AM

Thank you Charlie :) xomo!

L. J. Carber

May 15, 2019 at 7:45 AM

Congrats on your win Maureen-- a very clever, apt, and original metaphor!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 15, 2019 at 7:49 AM

Thank you L.j.! xomo

Mystic Rose Rose

May 15, 2019 at 5:25 AM

lol perhaps I'm gonna make a few paper airplanes myself. xo

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 15, 2019 at 7:29 AM

Giggles ;)

Mystic Rose Rose

May 15, 2019 at 5:25 AM

Such originality deserves top podium dear Maureen, Congratulations on your 1st place win, love it.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 15, 2019 at 7:30 AM

Thank you sweetness :)))) xomo!

Line Gauthier

May 14, 2019 at 10:40 PM

Congrats with this brilliant poem, Maureen. A FAVE for me.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 15, 2019 at 7:28 AM

Thank you so much Line! My first ever first in one of Brian's contests, I'm beside myself ;) xomo

Susan Ashley

May 14, 2019 at 6:44 PM

This is such an enchanting and ingenious poem, Mo. Loved it and a fav! Congratulations on your excellent trophy win, my lovely. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 15, 2019 at 7:26 AM

Thank you so much Lovely! I'm a little stunned ;) xomo <3

Juliet Ligon

May 14, 2019 at 4:32 PM

Maureen, congrats! This is great!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 15, 2019 at 7:22 AM

Thank you Juliet! :) xomo

Connie Marcum Wong

May 13, 2019 at 5:24 PM

We could all stand to take things on the lighter side Mo. Congratulations on your Trophy! : ) xxoo

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 13, 2019 at 8:42 PM

True dat <3 Thank you Connie! xomo

Sandra Haight

May 13, 2019 at 11:54 AM

Maureen, congratulations on your well-deserved Trophy win for your powerful poem. Hugs, Sandra

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 13, 2019 at 8:41 PM

Thank you Sandra! :) xomo!

P.S. Awtry

May 13, 2019 at 8:56 AM

Back with congratulations! So glad to see this clever write with its much deserved trophy!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 13, 2019 at 8:40 PM

Thank you so much! Am blown away ;) xomo

P.S. Awtry

May 6, 2019 at 2:09 PM

spheres. I make spheres ;)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 13, 2019 at 8:13 AM

Lol! ;D

Bernard Chan

May 3, 2019 at 8:12 PM

Lovely thought. Flawless execution. Wonderful read.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 4, 2019 at 8:31 AM

Thank you so much! More than one way for words to soar ;) xomo

Timothy Mcguire

April 29, 2019 at 7:13 PM

I like this one a lot! Made me feel good after I read it, thank you

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 30, 2019 at 7:38 AM

Thank YOU for that Tim :) xomo!

Gershon Wolf

April 29, 2019 at 6:46 PM

The Muse herself speaks right through the lines you penned. Remarkable!!!! Should be a contest for this...Something like, 'reflecting in the mirror.' Just love it. :) gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 14, 2019 at 7:31 PM

Thank you dear! xomo <3

Gershon Wolf

May 13, 2019 at 9:37 AM

Heh, heh! There was a contest for this great poem, after all. And as predicted, you are the #1 winner, my friend! Congrats, and I am very happy for your success! :) :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 30, 2019 at 7:38 AM

And with that, this is a winner. Thank you my friend! xomo <3

Silent One

April 29, 2019 at 1:48 PM

Airplanes are fun! Dont force it, let it be natural.. its ok, when you dont want to write.. just let it be.. it always comes back...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 30, 2019 at 7:37 AM

I suppose after a ten year block I do get a little nervous. ;) xomo

Demetrios Trifiatis

April 29, 2019 at 11:43 AM

The agony of the poet: Will the page be filled or will it remain blank? That's the question! If we cannot give an answer it is a good idea to make..." an airplane instead" Well done!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 29, 2019 at 12:14 PM

Thank you sweet D! Tis better to see through the block as merely an intake cycle, tomorrow's poems. xomo