Piece of Poet's Soul

"all of us are on a journey and the answers are unspoken". - quote by Constance La France.

                a poet's life
        is a blessed journey
          of enlightenment,
        of sharing pieces of
     the soul and creative art.

     words and verses sparkle
     leaving indelible imprints 
     on the minds and hearts 
      of listeners and readers.
       it beggars description.

                the sharing
        of internal struggles,
             of joy and pain,
       of beauty and wonder
    on stage, on a blank page;

        a gift more expensive 
       than the price of rubies 
                  the reward
           of letting people in,
                   a blessing...

       with a key that unlocks
        the door of humanity.
                 each step in 
          leads a poet closer 
                       to God.


Writing Challenge - A Quotes - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Date written: 05/18/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Narain Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 10:31 AM
Nice poem. Liked it. Congrats.
Ibeh Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:35 AM
Thank you, Jay:-) I'm glad you liked my poem, my friend.
Alex Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 10:37 PM
"the sharing of internal struggles, of joy and pain, of beauty and wonder on stage, on a blank page" - VEry beautifully written about a poet. Congratulations!
Ibeh Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 5:10 AM
Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)
Mcintosh Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 4:49 AM
Beautiful and brilliant, I just love this so. A Fave. Congrats and God bless you. Love, Gina
Ibeh Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Thank you so much for the compliments and visit, Regina:-) I appreciate the faving!
La France Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 12:00 AM
Edward, thank you so much for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations. !
Ibeh Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 11:20 AM
Thank you so much for the congratulations and my placement, dear Constance:-) Most appreciated.
George Avatar
May 20, 2023 at 8:51 PM
Such beautiful thoughts on a poet's status and the influence he leaves on others. You have done full justice to the theme. Congratulations on your first place win, dear Edward
Ibeh Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 11:18 AM
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and visit, Valsa:-)
Andresen Avatar
May 20, 2023 at 7:49 AM
- Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest, Edward :) - hugs
Ibeh Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Thank you very much, Anne-Lise:-)
La France Avatar
May 19, 2023 at 6:41 AM
Edward, I sent you a soupmail.
Ibeh Avatar
May 19, 2023 at 9:01 AM
Got it. Thanks!
Pandit Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Succinctly captured: the sharing of internal struggles, of joy and pain, of beauty and wonder on stage, on a blank page... that is what poets do as poetry speaks through them.
Ibeh Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 6:37 PM
As always, thank you very much for the comments and visit, Vijay:-)
Lane Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 6:11 AM
Poets leave a tiny part of themselves in every poem penned, and our pages are filled with the pith of us. Your lines are very descriptive, Edward. Well wishes for your entry.
Ibeh Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 7:24 AM
Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback, visit and we'll wishes, Lin:-)
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