Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

Pensive

I write poetry,
Simple poetry,
As simple as can be,
My grammar isn't hot,
Or my punctuality.
Sometimes I find it confusing,
When my pen flows easily,
It takes on a life of its own,
Taking control of me.
It has a sense of purpose,
As it scribbles away,
The content and message
Become as plain as day
I am unaware of holding the pen,
There isn't time to work it out
As off it goes again,
Effortlessly cavorting
All over the page,
Informative, reporting
Things humourous and sage
As I read the effort
My trusty quill has done
I salute this ink-filled implement
For it's the clever one!

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Connie Marcum Wong February 5, 2022 at 12:19 AM It sounds like your pen is being divinely guided. That happens to me sometimes. Later on when I read what I wrote I barely recognize it as my own. I like this Shirley. Blessings xxoo Shirley Hawkins February 5, 2022 at 10:56 PM That's right, Connie, I feel the same. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care Shirley

Rico Leffanta February 4, 2022 at 10:45 AM Ah, but whom is directing the pen (automatic writing)? Aloha! Shirley Hawkins February 5, 2022 at 10:58 PM I wish that automatic writer would visit more often.

Deb M February 4, 2022 at 6:04 AM A great poem Shirley and one I find very relatable! Simple poetry…YES!! Here’s Debx

Quoth Theraven February 3, 2022 at 6:37 PM Shirley, Fine write to me. Of course the pen is certainly cleverer than the sword. -Richard Shirley Hawkins February 3, 2022 at 8:03 PM Thank you, Richard. The sword is a weapon of destruction. The pen can be a weapon of corruption. A responsible approach is needed if you are the person who is wielding either of these two weapons.

Valerie Staton February 3, 2022 at 6:33 PM This is a cute poem. I love its rhythm.

L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 5:58 PM Ah, I think you write beautiful, meaningful poetry, Shirley. And, I see you do know how to use "it's" correctly!!! Hugs! L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 7:15 PM I believe both learned and learnt are acceptable in good poetry, Shirley. Many words are spelled and pronounced slightly differently in British English and American English. I never lose any sleep over them! (chuckling) Shirley Hawkins February 3, 2022 at 6:25 PM I am smiling broadly. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Milt. I have learned (or learnt?) a lot from you and others on P.S. in this regard, but I've still got a very long way to go. My husband John thinks both learnt and learned are acceptable