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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! Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Smita Kulkarni Date: 7/31/2019 5:08:00 PM Very clever use of words Michelle! Beautifully written. -Smita Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/28/2019 10:45:00 PM Congratulations on having this lovely poem honored with POTD Michelle! xxoo Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 7/27/2019 12:42:00 PM So well deserved Michelle - congrats on POTD. Hugs, Jennifer. Login to Reply

D.W. Rodgers Date: 7/27/2019 8:01:00 AM Well said - good luck Login to Reply

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, Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 7/27/2019 12:09:00 AM Beautiful verse, Michelle, congratulations on POTD... hugs Login to Reply

Charles Messina Date: 7/26/2019 7:20:00 PM Very nice poetic touch Michelle...Congratulations on POTD. Warm wishes Charlie :) Login to Reply

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) Login to Reply

Rico Leffanta Date: 7/26/2019 5:20:00 PM PLUS poems can be POTD! Well done! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Arturo Michael Date: 7/26/2019 11:02:00 AM Congratulations Michelle...A lovely day to you... Login to Reply

Tania Kitchin Date: 7/26/2019 10:08:00 AM Poems can be great, like the one you wrote! Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/26/2019 9:06:00 AM - So true, Michelle - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 7/26/2019 8:53:00 AM Ah, very true these words. Congrats on your POTD Login to Reply

Charlie Knowlton Date: 7/26/2019 8:21:00 AM Congrats Michelle on POTD. Original and well penned. Login to Reply

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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 Login to Reply

Rhona Mcferran Date: 7/25/2019 11:12:00 PM This is EXQUISITE, Michelle! Love every bit of it- a FAVE Fav! ;) Login to Reply 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.... Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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!

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