Pearls of Wisdom

To write a poem is a treasure hunt.
Diving deep into the depths of your soul,
searching through your minds twisted alleyways.
Rummaging among flotsam and jetsam,
for that one pure gem that outshines the rest,
that starts out as a diamond in the rough.

Poetry is akin to opening a chest.
Spilling the jewels to flow over the page.
Each reveal, the precious stones take on life.
Mingling and coalescing into a crown
to be worn with pride and majestic joy.
Kaleidoscopic endeavor, 
offers up a piece of yourself, you share.



Entry for contest :Your Free Verse Precept
Host: John Freeman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Haick Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 8:01 AM
These words hold much "truth", Paula. A very descriptive write of the whole process of writing a poem. Thank you for the HM afforded my "Dance with A Stranger". I was in a hurry as usual! Got to find a way to slow down. lol. Love, Audrey
Hickman Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Unique thoughts Paula, a string of pearls Great stuff. Gordon, (hicky)
Mehta Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 7:12 AM
It is like opening the chest for a flow of emotions to take shape in words, Paula
Mannan Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 9:32 PM
These really were pearls of wisdom for me. Thanks for your kind comments.
Henderson Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 9:01 PM
So true Paula, good write. Charles
La France Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 8:01 PM
Thanks `so much` for your `comment` on my poetry and this is a `beautiful` entry for John's contest {best of luck]~~
Gorelick Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 7:51 PM
Just great...a winner...BG
A   Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 7:13 PM
a lovely write and entry for the contest, good luck...P.D.
Roberts Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 7:10 PM
nice one, good luck in the contest
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