Perpetual Motion

Gears juicily primed,

pendulum swung,

the first step on rung
elevating – the first palpating
rocket blast into orbit, reaching
escape velocity

pulse into pulse into pulse, 
divinely evolving, expressing

what will my muse inspire today,
rigid form, or Free-verse~
poetry’s perpetual motion?
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Rose  Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 4:28 AM
we are always moving and choosing most often I choose wild and free sometimes, I box it up lol, love this, Joe.
DiMino Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 5:39 PM
Keep free-wheeling! It is our birthright -- Blessings my friend!
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 1:36 PM
so true. Sometimes we just don't what the muse will bring us!
DiMino Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 1:19 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Part of the fun of writing I think we all share. Blessings my friend.
One Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 12:54 PM
oh... I see it is a free verse... this poetry, I never know what I am going to write until the pen begins to bleed.... keep up with that perpetual motion of stroking your ink dear poet..
DiMino Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Hi Si; I guess part of the mystery of writing we share -- even composing in our sleep, a writer always on-call. Blessings my friend.
Greenhough Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 7:16 AM
Such a true poem Some poems flash into the mind, others need a great deal of work. I liked the comparison with a rocket launch. I'm a happy face emoji.
DiMino Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 1:22 PM
Hi Hilda; so much fun when inspired to write we just take off, like a rocket. Blessings my friend.
George Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 9:00 PM
We do not know what will come out of our quill or how our muse is going to inspire us, next moment. However one thing is sure, 'the first step on the rung' is placed and the climb has begun. The stage is set and and thoughts are in motion. Let us wait for the outcome. Joe, I appreciate your ability to convey a great deal of thoughts through concise lines. Beautiful.
DiMino Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 1:23 PM
Thank you so much, Valsa. Your comment made my day. Blessings.
Maverick Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 1:49 PM
I read of poise, elation the drive of Lifes desire and the awareness..' An Anticipation of mystery's yet to come.' Enjoyed reading this Joe.'
DiMino Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 3:48 PM
As I see it, Joe: without gusto, passion, one is merely going through the motions. Worthless in my opinion. Our way, therefore, is that of discovery, to live bravely, journey faithfully, sometimes recklessly through His Blessed Maze of Miraculous being. This does not mean, selfishly, without respect for just and Righteous Spiritual Laws of Reciprocity. A Divine Gift.
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