sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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POETIC MUSINGS

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Why chase rhymes? Penguins don’t.  
They plunge—black and white chaos—  
into brine.  

I sip lukewarm tea.  
Words aren’t anchors. Mother once said. 
They’re buoys.  
Let them drift.  
Let them drown.  
Watch what surfaces.

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Paige Hind October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM Absolutely breathtaking, a new fav of mine <3 sara Etgen-Baker October 31, 2025 at 5:19 AM wow, thank you! Grateful for your support and the fave!

Line Gauthier October 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM You must have had a wise mother who knew the value of words ~ sara Etgen-Baker October 31, 2025 at 5:20 AM You're right, she was wise...she read the dictionary to me every night then quizzed me the following day on the words...she nurtured my love for words.

William Kelii Kekaula October 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM Utter delight of insightful rummaging, loved every line written with finesse, Aloha, William. sara Etgen-Baker October 31, 2025 at 5:20 AM thank you, kind sir. "rummaging' is perfect....I appreciate your kind words and support,

Karen Jones October 29, 2025 at 9:42 AM This is eloquent! What a wonderful way to view words! Enjoyed reading! sara Etgen-Baker October 31, 2025 at 5:20 AM thank you, sweet Karen, for your thoughtful words