Poetry

Poetry comes swift
Like a quiet thought it is 
Brought about inside
Often shining through the skin
Reawakening gold words

Written on July 24, 2014
©2014 by Regina Riddle
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gasun Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 8:37 PM
A well-done and great tanka my dear. Thank u so much for sharing! Hugs! love lots, Leonora
Nehls Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Sometimes it's hard for our pen to be as swift as our thoughts. You have stated the process in a magical way. Enjoyed it, my friend.... Robert.
Dietrich Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 7:47 PM
YOu sure have a way with words. Very nicely done!
Bauer Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 8:32 AM
yes, you've described it very well!
United Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 7:45 AM
When inspiration hits I have to grab paper and pen - once its gone its gone forever. Great write. hugs Jan xx
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