Gershon Wolf Poet Rondeau

Poet's Desire

Inspiration -- poet's desire
Struck by lightning, pen now on fire
He roams the world, for it to seek
To catch a glimpse, a tiny peek
Of its bright flame, leaping higher

A poet's quite a hard trier
As he sweats over words and tires
Just to write as smooth as he speaks
Poet's desire

O, for a sweet musical lyre
Words that sing, a heavenly choir
For his verse is lacking mystique
As it's so much more than technique
Inspiration's hard to acquire
Poet's desire


       July 21, 2019
  Rondeau Poetry Contest
 Sponsor: Charles Messina

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Jeanne Mcgee August 4, 2019 at 10:27 AM Everyday it's my desire...a great write on a poets desire! Congrats. Gershon Wolf August 4, 2019 at 12:58 PM Jeanne, congrats are in order for your winning rondeau as well! Best always, gw

Kurt Ravidas August 4, 2019 at 9:32 AM My best congrats to the lightning struck poet. A perfect silver wolf) Gershon Wolf August 4, 2019 at 12:58 PM And congrats to you, my friend, on your win in the contest! :) gw

Charles Messina August 4, 2019 at 8:56 AM This is a great poem, Gershon. A pure inspiration! Congratulations my friend on your 2nd place win. Very nice! Charlie Gershon Wolf August 4, 2019 at 12:57 PM Charlie, this was a great contest. I read so many great entries over the past few weeks. Don't know how you decided the winners. So many great ones. Best wishes, gw

Michelle Faulkner July 25, 2019 at 2:45 PM 'Words that sing, a heavenly choir' - brilliant line, your piece so well describes the journey we poets go through for the sake of our art, best of luck in the contest, gw! Michelle Faulkner July 26, 2019 at 5:27 PM Hey, mine got POTD! Thanks again for your encouragement- Gershon Wolf July 25, 2019 at 3:37 PM Honestly, this entry in the contest is to yours as the pale moon (mine) is to the blazing sun (yours) Really! … that said, I thank you for your support. This one has its moments I guess. Best wishes, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos July 23, 2019 at 12:26 PM Hi Gershon, Inspiration to write a poem is so welcome - I got up at 1.a.m. this morning to write down the title of a poem which I will complete one day soon. A creative write and understanding between Muse and poet. Hugs, Jennifer. Gershon Wolf July 23, 2019 at 12:52 PM I see that we have different priorities: You get up at 1:00 a.m. to write down a title for a poem. I get up at the same time to first go to the bathroom. While I'm on the pot, a poem hatches. LOL. Thanks for sharing, Jennifer. :) gw

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 23, 2019 at 11:47 AM Simply stated ... this poem is GrEaT!! Your imitable style is cool as a summer night breeze, Gershon. This is a classic and a fave. Love and peace always. Gershon Wolf July 23, 2019 at 12:51 PM Freddie, great to hear from you! Appreciate the fave and the enthusiasm for this one. Joy forever, gw

Gary Smith July 22, 2019 at 5:56 PM Excellent Gershon, much enjoyed. :) Gershon Wolf July 22, 2019 at 9:30 PM Thanks for the read and the positive reaction on this one, Gary. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Pandita Sietesantos July 22, 2019 at 1:05 PM Your Muse worked overtime to inspire you with this wonderful gem - so beautifully conceived and written. It's an excellent entry into CM's contest and I expect it to do well! Best regards and hugs. Pandita Gershon Wolf July 22, 2019 at 1:16 PM Thank you for your gracious estimation of this write, Pandita...Now if you want to read a really amazing entry for this contest, try Kim Rodriques' entry. It really knocked my socks off. Thanks again and best wishes, Gershon

Dennis Spilchuk July 22, 2019 at 10:39 AM A beautifully written poem. Rhythmical and inspiring. Gershon Wolf July 22, 2019 at 12:02 PM Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Dennis. Best wishes, gw

M. L. Kiser July 22, 2019 at 8:23 AM Beautiful piece of work; best of luck in the contest. Gershon Wolf July 22, 2019 at 12:01 PM Thank you for the encouragement, M.L. Appreciated. :) gw

Kim Rodrigues July 22, 2019 at 6:45 AM A great write, my friend!! Gershon Wolf July 22, 2019 at 12:01 PM Thank you so much, Kim... I really feel, objectively, that my 'Poet's Desire' doesn't hold a candle to your rondeau. I am so taken with what you wrote. Best wishes, gw

Heidi Sands July 22, 2019 at 6:33 AM So true and well written Gershon! :) Gershon Wolf July 22, 2019 at 12:00 PM Thanks for the inspiration, Heidi. :) gw

Jan Allison July 22, 2019 at 2:55 AM It's wonderful when inspiration hits and we get an idea and write:-) So glad you were inspired to write for the contest. I must try this form again if my muse will behave!:-) hugs Jan xx Gershon Wolf July 22, 2019 at 12:00 PM Go for that rondeau, Jan! Tell you Muse to fall in line. They can be a lot of fun. I'll be watching for yours. :) gw

Sand Blown July 21, 2019 at 10:11 PM sorry forgot a comment...'words that sing'...bob dylan once said 'a poem walks by itself'...andt, the writ you wrote writes its own pace Gershon Wolf July 22, 2019 at 11:57 AM Glad this poem has that 'walks by itself' feel to it. That's a really meaningful compliment, Stan. Deeply appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Kenneth R. Merrill July 21, 2019 at 10:07 PM Inspiration is hard to acquire—“and so much more than technique.” Well said, and entirely true. Best wishes, Ken! Gershon Wolf July 21, 2019 at 10:10 PM Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Kenneth. Much appreciated. Your poems are an inspiration to me! Best wishes, Gershon

Sand Blown July 21, 2019 at 10:02 PM thanks man...you just gave me a good idea with respect a pen Gershon Wolf July 21, 2019 at 10:11 PM Glad to have been of some service today, Stan. ~ gw

David Mchattie July 21, 2019 at 8:58 PM Once I finish a poem... I get a little depressed. I'm thinking I will never ever have another idea. But sooner or later... inspiration sallys forth to fill the void. Great poem. Have a great day my friend. Gershon Wolf July 21, 2019 at 9:41 PM You know, I feel that depression as I sit down to the keyboard. But, like you say, inspiration sallies forth somehow... Thanks for your kind words, David. Appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon