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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

Date: 8/23/2019 5:46:00 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

Date: 8/4/2019 8:55:00 AM

Wonderful poem, Michelle. I loved this one! Congratulations on you win in my contest. Well done! Hugs Charlie

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 7/31/2019 5:08:00 PM

Very clever use of words Michelle! Beautifully written. -Smita

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/28/2019 10:45:00 PM

Congratulations on having this lovely poem honored with POTD Michelle! xxoo

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/28/2019 7:55:00 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

Date: 7/27/2019 12:42:00 PM

So well deserved Michelle - congrats on POTD. Hugs, Jennifer.

D.W. Rodgers

Date: 7/27/2019 8:01:00 AM

Well said - good luck

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/27/2019 3:07:00 AM

Lovely piece Michelle, nice rhyme and flow too and so beautifully penned. Congrats on the POTD,

Eve Roper

Date: 7/27/2019 12:09:00 AM

Beautiful verse, Michelle, congratulations on POTD... hugs

Charles Messina

Date: 7/26/2019 7:20:00 PM

Very nice poetic touch Michelle...Congratulations on POTD. Warm wishes Charlie :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/26/2019 5:23:00 PM

A wonderful poetic release my friend...Congratulations on POTD!!! Michelle...sending poetic love...^WW^ :o)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/26/2019 5:20:00 PM

PLUS poems can be POTD! Well done! Aloha! Rico

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/26/2019 3:33:00 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

Date: 7/26/2019 11:02:00 AM

Congratulations Michelle...A lovely day to you...

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/26/2019 10:08:00 AM

Poems can be great, like the one you wrote! Congratulations on POTD!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/26/2019 9:06:00 AM

- So true, Michelle - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Warren Doll

Date: 7/26/2019 8:58:00 AM

Michelle, only a true poet could write this poem. Congratulations on POTD. All the Best~ Warren

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/26/2019 8:53:00 AM

Ah, very true these words. Congrats on your POTD

Charlie Knowlton

Date: 7/26/2019 8:21:00 AM

Congrats Michelle on POTD. Original and well penned.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 7/26/2019 7:13:00 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

Date: 7/25/2019 11:12:00 PM

This is EXQUISITE, Michelle! Love every bit of it- a FAVE Fav! ;)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/26/2019 11:40:00 AM

Thank you so much, my friend!

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/25/2019 7:17:00 PM

I like it...Nice delivery....

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/25/2019 7:19:00 PM

Thank you, Arturo-

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/25/2019 6:53:00 PM

Mesmerized by the beauty of your poem!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/25/2019 7:17:00 PM

Thank you, that means a lot, Kim!

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/25/2019 4:03:00 PM

Love this, Michelle: It flows so nicely. Will be a winner for sure. SuZ

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/25/2019 7:15:00 PM

Much appreciate that, thank you, SuZ-

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/25/2019 3:27:00 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
Date: 7/27/2019 11:12:00 PM

Back with congrats on POTD, Michelle. (Told ya!) ~ gw

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/25/2019 3:44:00 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!