Poetry Purpose

A poet writes to share a secret depth 
Of feelings within their soulful breast.
They write to grasp onto immortality,
To be remembered beyond their death.

8-16-19


ARBITRIUM DIVISA Contest
Sponsor Gregory Barden
Taken from my poem titled "A Poet's Gift

A Poet's Gift


A poet writes to share a secret depth 
of feeling within their soulful breast.
They write to grasp onto immortality,
To be remembered beyond their death.

A poet shares emotions inked upon the
Page that cannot verbally be conveyed.
They dwell in a world of dreams, of dark
And light, of imagination, of metaphors,

Where heartbreak heaves and love believes.
Poets dwell where nature inspires, and
Longing desires may elevate or decimate.
They feel compelled to write day or night

From their innate state of expressiveness.
Music, dance, and art entwined, are all a part
Of creating that sonnet, free verse or rhyme
Which may capture hearts in belaboured sigh,

Cause tears to well, the heart to swell, joy to
Bloom, cause lovers to swoon in blissful reverie.
Poetry...the greatest gift a poet yearns to share
With sensitivity, with naked open heart laid bare.

7-23-19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
September 15, 2019 at 7:42 PM
So happy you made the winner list . It is so well deserved, my friend. Congratulations
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2019 at 12:10 AM
Thank you Andrea. I need to go check out the winner's list. xxoo
Ashley Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Connie, you've captured the essence of a poet's heart so elegantly with your exquisite pen. Congratulations on your excellent win, dear poetess. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2019 at 12:08 AM
Thank you very much Susan. I am a bit behind on comments and reading poetry. I have been very busy past few days. Have a great week! : ) xxoo
Adams Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 8:18 AM
told you it was a good one, congrats on your win....hugs :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2019 at 12:04 AM
Thank you Sandra. I have been cleaning out my closest to give clothes away that are too large. I am so tired after trying on clothes past two days I am not up to much else. xxoo
Foster Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 6:48 PM
I can go with that. Sounds plausible. Beautifully written. Ann
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2019 at 12:06 AM
Thank you very much Ann. : ) xxoo
Raven Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 11:25 AM
Hi Connie, loved the content of this one, It is a joy to be back reading your wonderful work. I have just went to read, "A Poets Gift." What can I say. an excellent piece, Connie. You have caught the essence of the poet. This piece does exactly the same, it can stand alone as a wonderful piece of poetry. A fave. Have a wonderfulm Thursday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 2:21 PM
I agree Mike. I feel so many poets feel the same way about poetry. I appreciate you reading A Poet's Gift and the Fave for this stanza from it. Thank you very much. xxoo
Ravidas Avatar
August 28, 2019 at 3:44 PM
Oh, I remember "A Poet's Gift" that took my heart away. Good luck in the cotest, Connie)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 28, 2019 at 4:13 PM
Thank you very much Kurt, for remembering my poem. I feel most poets who are kindred spirits will relate to this. xxoo
Chiri Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 11:37 AM
Loved this Connie! Best of luck in the contest! Looks as if you have a winner!;)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 25, 2019 at 1:46 AM
Thank you Brenda. I think all poets feel this way somewhat. ; ) xxoo
Laurie Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 1:13 AM
Hello Connie … its a way to share our thoughts; our feelings; our highs and lows with like minded people. You have explained this very well Connie - Lindsay
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 25, 2019 at 1:47 AM
Thank you very much Lindsay. This is the first stanza from my poem A Poet's Gift. Hard to choose just one stanza. xxoo : )
Gondolf Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 5:25 PM
Nicely written, Connie. One of the reasons I started writing was because I wanted to leave something behind for my descendants so that they would know the person that I was and not be just a name on ancestry.com. I have done a lot of research on my family and I wish I knew more about the people they were. All the best to you. Hugs, John
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 6:54 PM
Poetry leaves a legacy for our ancestors that becomes invaluable to the descendants who never got to know us. I agree, and my reason for writing too. Thank you John. xxoo
Anish Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 5:14 PM
Woody Allan said "I don't want to become immortal through my work - I want to become immortal by not dying". Still there is such a thing as posterity. In a hundred years after we are gone some graduate student might do a paper on our work! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 6:56 PM
I agree Matthew. I have some of my poetry in English books for students that I gladly gave permission for them to use. Thank you Matthew. xxoo
Kinch  Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 2:19 AM
Four perfect lines expressed exquisitely.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 6:57 PM
Thank you Elizabeth. I think most poets feel this way. xxoo
Krutsinger Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 12:29 AM
"They write to grasp onto immortality" - this is so true, and the closer I get to the end, the more I realize it. Thank you for the honesty in this beauty, Connie.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 6:57 PM
Your are very welcome Caren. Thank you for your lovely comment! xxoo
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August 20, 2019 at 4:43 PM
Isn't it wonderful to read the poems of history's famous writers and know that this verse has stood the test of time? Perhaps centuries from now, people will be reading your poetry, wishing they could have known you. An insightful, introspective poem. Best wishes in Greg's contest! Hugs, carolyn
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 6:58 PM
To know a poet is but to read their poetry Carolyn, as they usually leave blood, sweat, and tears on the page. Thank you very much. xxoo
Adams Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 7:53 PM
the muse always digs deep within the soul's depths...beautiful choice for the contest... :) hugs
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Thank you Sandra. It is difficult to find just one short stanza that can stand alone as a short poem. I appreciate your encouragement.
Dietrich Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 3:48 PM
you chose a fantastic little part to use for his contest. Did he start a new one?? Great job, my friend.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM
no...soupmail
Green Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 12:45 PM
They certainly do. Really nice Connie. I love this little offering of a look into the world of a poet's mind. Best wishes in the contest
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 2:55 PM
I am so happy to see you again Chris. I hope you are well? Thank you very much my friend. : ) xxoo
Mcgee Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 10:16 AM
Wonderful words Connie...
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 2:54 PM
Thank you Jeanne. ; ) xxoo
Pandit Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 6:52 AM
Well said.. from the heart of a great poetess.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 2:53 PM
I feel honored when anyone calls me a poetess Vijay. Thank you very much my friend! : ) xxoo
Andresen Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 6:03 AM
- Excellent, Connie - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 2:51 PM
Thank you my friend! : ) xxoo
Cunningham Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 3:28 AM
A poem in it's own right Connie. Good luck in the contest. Tom
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 2:50 PM
Thank you Tom. I will place the poem it came from below after the winner's are announced, even if my poem doesn't make the list. : ) xxoo
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