Joanna Daniel Poet Quatrain

Poetry Oblivion

"Lost in poetry oblivion"*
Surrounded by words and images
Mind is as dark as obsidian
Abounding with musing-filled pages

Thoughts flow freely when one is asleep
Vanishing in the fog of daylight
You’ve got to rack your mind and dig deep
If you want something worthy to write

Penning poetry is a tough grind
Requires time and ideas unique
Novel descriptive ways, one must find
To touch other poets in the clique

Yet, they are addictive soul-outlets
Where sometimes, poems take their own shape
Writing themselves with hued epithets
Surely, a heady means of escape.


01.10.2022




* the first line was mentioned by Paulette Calasibetta in her comment to one of Victor Buhagiar's poems, "Bedtime" and I was inspired by it:)  


Thank you, dear Paulette for the inspiration:)

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Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2022 at 5:59 PM I wait for inspiration to strike me Jo. It is then I am most creative. Your wonderful poem expresses how poetry can impress us and inspire us to write. Beautiful Jo. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich January 11, 2022 at 4:05 PM I really like this, Jo. You were well inspired with some great imagery coming out of this one. As for dreams, oh my, I often awaken from my dreams KNOWING they were so interesting but I simply cannot summon them to reappear. It just bugs me so much that I can rarely recall my dreams. They blow away like wind immediately when you awaken.

Paulette Calasibetta January 11, 2022 at 9:58 AM Jo, this is breathtaking! And you are welcome for the inspiration, glad I was inspiring. As you state, writing poetry is tough, but what inspires can be the gateway, to places we didn't know we were going. Kudos! :)Paulette

Anne-Lise Andresen January 11, 2022 at 8:15 AM - "Penning poetry is a tough grind" ... it's true ... great poem, Jo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar January 11, 2022 at 2:06 AM Two days without internet and I am completely lost. Could not even write a poem. This poem reflects my feelings. Hugs.