Penning Down Thoughts

As often as I pen my thoughts 
from head to hand
to what is wrought 
and arrive surprised  
at words once sought, fortuitously  
stained glass ideas appear 
like falling manna,
between these ears, 
doing whatever it is 
thoughts do best…
letter by letter,  
each welcomed guest.

And often as I pen to please
ideas that stir like winter leaves,
urging, surging like the sea
in hidden forces like gravity  
and starry peaks I crawl to climb,
towards moving targets in my mind,
like eagle wings that lift and soar… 
penning down thoughts 
is a mind bending, 
never ending, 
beauty lending,  
walk along the shore.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Stasukevich Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 6:03 AM
I love the imagery: "stained glass ideas" and "starry peaks" paint a picture in my mind. You have the gift. Also, someone said "brevity is the soul of whit." I think that describes this poem to some degree. Very well done. Blessings~John
Martin Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Thank you, John, I sincerely appreciate your thoughts but as I've said before, "the gift" is just that - a gift, which is something not of my own doing by rather given freely from "Above"? And I love your comment: "brevity is the soul of whit." I owe you a visit and hope to see you (your poetry) soon. Peace, Terrell
Tor Avatar
June 25, 2023 at 7:52 PM
Another mind reflection beauty my friend really enjoyed. Where are the comments? Oh it is the weekend... Enjoy the rest of the weekend and thank you for posting...
Martin Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 7:15 AM
Hello again, Michael, with apologies as I thought I had responded to this (your) post earlier but somehow, I missed it. That does not diminish your insight and thoughtfulness, however and I can never thank you enough! Blessings ~ Terrell
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