Poetic Inspiration

My first poem was birthed when diamond stars circled a lustrous pearl moon.




October 3, 2020
Contest: How My First Poem Was Born
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Brul Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 12:15 AM
amazing imagery! Congratulations and thank you for sharing this magical moment of your life as a poet. I cannot contain my joy in knowing how your 1st poem came to exist.
Logan Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 4:15 AM
How very kind of you to like this one so well. It's very encouraging, JCB.
Dietrich Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 5:29 PM
Pretty pretty!! Congrats.
Logan Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 4:15 AM
Thank you.
Watt Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 11:49 AM
I've known you as a nature lover ever since your Warm Breath of Summer haiku, Jenna. How inspirational it is to gaze at the stars and moon. Nicely done ~ John
Logan Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 4:14 AM
How sweet of you to recall that one, John. Thank you.
Gauthier Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 9:57 AM
Totally charming ~ I think we can all relate to that first moment of awe looking up at the sky. Superb poem. Congrats ~
Logan Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 4:14 AM
Thanks a lot.
Andresen Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 5:32 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem, Jenna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Logan Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 4:13 AM
Thanks so much.
Koplin Avatar
October 5, 2020 at 4:22 AM
Such powerful imagery in such few words. Well done!
Logan Avatar
October 5, 2020 at 2:51 PM
I'm encouraged by your thoughts, Mark. Thanks.
Tacito Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 8:19 PM
Charming in its simplicity. Well expressed here, Jenna! :)
Logan Avatar
October 5, 2020 at 2:50 PM
Thank you, Tacito.
Fowler Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 3:46 PM
Wonderful monoku Jenna! Great imagery in few words. Good one for the contest :) Linda
Logan Avatar
October 5, 2020 at 2:50 PM
I always appreciate you support, Linda.
Romios Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 9:14 PM
Wow, Jenna, this is so beautiful...I am totally speechless!. Hugs, Pamgie xx
Logan Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 9:03 AM
I am so pleased that you like it enough to leave such glowing thoughts. Thanks, Pangie.
Andresen Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 12:07 PM
- A beautiful birth, Jenna :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Andresen Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 7:06 AM
... she is sweet :)
Logan Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 2:31 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise. It's a girl and her name is 'Sonnet.' ;)
Proxenos Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 9:48 AM
Such a lot of talented poetry in a few words, your future laid among the stars which made you a star on poetry soup. Well penned my good friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Logan Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 9:57 AM
Hardly a star poet, Jennifer, but I truly value the kindness of your thoughts. Hugs back to you (((Jennifer)))
Gondolf Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 9:47 AM
A good place to start, the moon has inspired much beautiful poetry. Best of luck in the contest, Jenna. Hugs.
Logan Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 9:55 AM
Thank you for your ongoing encouragement, John. Hugs.
Cunningham Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 9:16 AM
The day a poetic star was born, shine on Jenna, keep writing. Tom
Logan Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 9:44 AM
oh, Tom, that's such a sweet sentiment. Thank you so much. Hugs for that!
Allison Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 8:43 AM
what gorgeous imagery just in one line:-) hugs jan xx
Logan Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 9:04 AM
Thank you so sincerely, Jan.
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