Notes About The Poem

For Perhaps, A Poem Poetry Contest of John Lawless

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Perhaps, a Poem

I watch sun slide into the sea and leave the sky behind.
Perhaps, a poem will beautifully slip into my mind.

A fierce storm and then an arc gleams above the glen.
Perhaps, a poem of peacefulness pours forth from my pen.

I thrill to spy a group of deer that from a brooklet drink.
Perhaps, a poem then flows onto a blank page from my ink.

Emotions, whether good or bad, can flood me like hard rain.
Perhaps, a poem spontaneously springs into my brain.

News of human degradation and of deprivation -
Perhaps, a poem soon takes shape and shouts my indignation.

The sight, sound, touch and scent of one that I hold dear -
Perhaps, a poem of tender love will magically appear.

Reflections, recollections, things I believe are true:
Perhaps, a poem from my soul informs or inspires you.
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Watts Avatar
September 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Hi Andrea, Congratulations on your place and I enjoyed your reasons for Perhaps a poem all worthy to write about Cheers Christine
Kauffman Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Just so lovely, Andrea! The writer emerges from your stunning images and lilting rhymes. Best wishes for the contest. I think you nailed it! Blessings.
Godwin Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Okay, enough already, now you are just showing off with this masterpiece. Just had to write one so exquisite it will blow every other entry out of the water. Humph. WELL, I just have to fav it because I just love it. Each couplet is just no less than perfect. And I love you, just, just, just because .... Just me, CayCay
Dietrich Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
You crack me up, Caycay. Thanks so much. I adored the prompt for this poem.
Maverick Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Hey.!!! Just be carefull where you point The pen' I only just managed to dodge The church steeple that came zooming To-ward me..I had only just got into your poem. I hope you don't mind there Were no keep off the grass signs or anything similar even.? Just in my defence. LOL))) a sharp piece though.' I can manage for a while being un-inspierd just..btw.'
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
you captured some beautiful catalysts for writing poety...I agree...'perhaps a poem from my soul informs or inspires you.' Perhaps that's what drives some folks to write???
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
At least hal the time, I would like to think so.
Sheehan Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Wonderful rhymes. Nice imagery. It rings of truth. Enjoyed. Powerful pen.
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Thank you
Hind Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Gorgeous!!! I love " Emotions, whether good or bad, can flood me like hard rain. Perhaps, a poem spontaneously springs into my brain." :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thanks, Paige
Bayles Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Beautiful and full of so much feeling. I like the rhyme. I especially like the first couplet, and the ending where you reach out to me.
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thanks so much, Mike
Goldsmith Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Your "Perhaps, a Poem" is a lovely write. Great Last Line and they do... "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a fun day writing away..........
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