Michelle Faulkner Poet Rhyme

Poems Can Be

Poems can be jubilant spring
Melodies caught, lyrics to sing
Hope's revival, heartbreak's surcease
The joy of ink-stained paper's crease
Reposing grace on summer swings

Cathartic burn - sweet biting sting
Feet-blistered walk through fiery rings
The obsessed flame and cold release
Poems can be

To capture flight on falcon wings
To waltz upon the width of string
For horizontal light increase
For fervent war, for supple peace
Questing words expose everything
Poems can be.

07/25/19

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John Hamilton August 23, 2019 at 5:46 PM Excellent write of truth Michelle, I see congrats are in order, doubles in fact, contest winner and POTD, also high up in the top 100, all indications are that this is fabulous!

Charles Messina August 4, 2019 at 8:55 AM Wonderful poem, Michelle. I loved this one! Congratulations on you win in my contest. Well done! Hugs Charlie

Smita Kulkarni July 31, 2019 at 5:08 PM Very clever use of words Michelle! Beautifully written. -Smita

Connie Marcum Wong July 28, 2019 at 10:45 PM Congratulations on having this lovely poem honored with POTD Michelle! xxoo

Susan Ashley July 28, 2019 at 7:55 PM Michelle, you captured my heart and imagination with the beauty of your poem. Your artistry is framed perfectly within the lovely Rondeau form. ‘To waltz upon the width of string’ - just WOW! Splendid poetry! Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos July 27, 2019 at 12:42 PM So well deserved Michelle - congrats on POTD. Hugs, Jennifer.

D.W. Rodgers July 27, 2019 at 8:01 AM Well said - good luck

Gordon Mcconnell July 27, 2019 at 3:07 AM Lovely piece Michelle, nice rhyme and flow too and so beautifully penned. Congrats on the POTD,

Eve Roper July 27, 2019 at 12:09 AM Beautiful verse, Michelle, congratulations on POTD... hugs

Charles Messina July 26, 2019 at 7:20 PM Very nice poetic touch Michelle...Congratulations on POTD. Warm wishes Charlie :)

Winged Warrior July 26, 2019 at 5:23 PM A wonderful poetic release my friend...Congratulations on POTD!!! Michelle...sending poetic love...^WW^ :o)

Rico Leffanta July 26, 2019 at 5:20 PM PLUS poems can be POTD! Well done! Aloha! Rico

Brandy Nicole July 26, 2019 at 3:33 PM Emotions cling to the page, as moments from the heart touch the hearts of so many. Through Poetry. Congratulations Michelle, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Arturo Michael July 26, 2019 at 11:02 AM Congratulations Michelle...A lovely day to you...

Tania Kitchin July 26, 2019 at 10:08 AM Poems can be great, like the one you wrote! Congratulations on POTD!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 26, 2019 at 9:06 AM - So true, Michelle - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Warren Doll July 26, 2019 at 8:58 AM Michelle, only a true poet could write this poem. Congratulations on POTD. All the Best~ Warren

Jeanne Mcgee July 26, 2019 at 8:53 AM Ah, very true these words. Congrats on your POTD

Charlie Knowlton July 26, 2019 at 8:21 AM Congrats Michelle on POTD. Original and well penned.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 26, 2019 at 7:13 AM Oh, YAY! Delighted seeing this poem being all it can be for as many people as can be! Contest next... ;), Congratulations Michelle! Hugs mo

Rhona Mcferran July 25, 2019 at 11:12 PM This is EXQUISITE, Michelle! Love every bit of it- a FAVE Fav! ;) Michelle Faulkner July 26, 2019 at 11:40 AM Thank you so much, my friend!

Arturo Michael July 25, 2019 at 7:17 PM I like it...Nice delivery.... Michelle Faulkner July 25, 2019 at 7:19 PM Thank you, Arturo-

Kim Rodrigues July 25, 2019 at 6:53 PM Mesmerized by the beauty of your poem! Michelle Faulkner July 25, 2019 at 7:17 PM Thank you, that means a lot, Kim!

Suzanne Delaney July 25, 2019 at 4:03 PM Love this, Michelle: It flows so nicely. Will be a winner for sure. SuZ Michelle Faulkner July 25, 2019 at 7:15 PM Much appreciate that, thank you, SuZ-

Gershon Wolf July 25, 2019 at 3:27 PM Michelle, if this isn't a first-place poem, then #$@#$#@%&*&* is about all I've got to say. Superior! A FAVE for me. 'To waltz upon the width of string.' Majestic! Bravo, Michelle. Best wishes, Gershon Gershon Wolf July 27, 2019 at 11:12 PM Back with congrats on POTD, Michelle. (Told ya!) ~ gw Michelle Faulkner July 25, 2019 at 3:44 PM I actually decided to use a variation of my poem 'Words can be' (aka A Rattling Rhyme) and went with 'Poems can be' - thanks for your support, gw!

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