Part Time Poet

there is nothing grander
i aspire to than spending
long moonlit nights
and the best of days
with pen and paper
toying with words
lingering with notions
dreaming up verses
giving tribute to intricacies
and mysteries of the universe

as much as it pains me
the hours get away from me
while i settle for
the lowly rank
of part time poet
when i'd rather be
wholeheartedly
a poetess full fledged



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~SEEKING PEACE OF MIND~ 2020

AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on July 6, 2019 for contest PART TIME POET sponsored by MICHELLE FAULKNER  -  RANKED 4th
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Faulkner Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 6:55 PM
Such a moving description of the pull of writing, even when you must put it aside for other responsibilities, congratulations on your placement, and thanks for entering my contest!
Gauthier Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 9:38 PM
Thank you so much, Michelle, for the most inspiring contest. I much appreciate my placement in your fine contest.
Sands Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 8:56 AM
Congratulations for your win Line! :)
Gauthier Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 9:38 PM
Thanks, Heidi. Much appreciated.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 10:56 PM
Line your ending is classy and classic! A gem!
Gauthier Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 11:25 PM
Thanks, Caren. Much appreciated.
Romios Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 5:29 PM
Line, your heart and thoughts are totally in your poems. You are leagues above a wordsmith. You are you IN your Poems. In that sense, there is nothing part time about you...in my mind. I get the point of your poem, yes. I hope you see mine, Hugs to you Panagiota
Gauthier Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 9:34 PM
Thank you, Panagiota, for your lovely and most appreciated compliment.
Michael Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 2:06 PM
Are there full time poets... A wish it comes true for you...
Gauthier Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 2:39 PM
One can dream. LOL
Sands Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 9:59 AM
Great one! I love the ending too :)
Gauthier Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 12:16 PM
Thank you so much, Heidi, for your lovely visit and comment.
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