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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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Date: 1/11/2022 5:59:00 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
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Date: 1/11/2022 4:05:00 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.
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Date: 1/11/2022 9:58:00 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
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Date: 1/11/2022 8:15:00 AM
- "Penning poetry is a tough grind" ... it's true ... great poem, Jo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/11/2022 2:06:00 AM
Two days without internet and I am completely lost. Could not even write a poem. This poem reflects my feelings. Hugs.
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