Poem's Birth

From where do my words come from? I really, dare not, know just where But, each time I sit down to write They seem to manifest just there One word, it pours right from me Then another, is soon to flow From there, they just keep coming To where? I just don’t know. The meaning is never thought of As the words, they form their own That’s how my writings come to be My poems, from words, are grown
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Reynolds Avatar
February 10, 2009 at 3:11 AM
Yup, put a pen in a poet's hand, and by gosh, there is a poem in a matter of minutes - the muse is a wonderful thing. :) Love, K
Swanson Avatar
February 9, 2009 at 7:31 AM
Beautiful! Inspiration is a wonderfully mysterious thing, we don't know where our words come from, it's like they have a mind of their own and we are the vehicle. Love how you described the creative process of poetry. :) Blessings, Amy
Strand Avatar
February 9, 2009 at 7:17 AM
I thin you have explained inspiration so well here Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your comments on my blog
Gass Avatar
February 9, 2009 at 7:15 AM
Excellently expressed, Michael. I guess many of us can relate to this here. I love to watch them grow. Beautiful when they do. Wonderful, Michael. Love, Robin
Parish Avatar
February 9, 2009 at 6:50 AM
Excellent! Couldn't have stated it better myself..
Atanacio Avatar
February 9, 2009 at 6:09 AM
must be using rich soil because your words grow strong :) Cheers
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