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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

Date: 8/4/2019 10:27:00 AM

Everyday it's my desire...a great write on a poets desire! Congrats.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/4/2019 12:58:00 PM

Jeanne, congrats are in order for your winning rondeau as well! Best always, gw

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 8/4/2019 9:32:00 AM

My best congrats to the lightning struck poet. A perfect silver wolf)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/4/2019 12:58:00 PM

And congrats to you, my friend, on your win in the contest! :) gw

Charles Messina

Date: 8/4/2019 8:56:00 AM

This is a great poem, Gershon. A pure inspiration! Congratulations my friend on your 2nd place win. Very nice! Charlie

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/4/2019 12:57:00 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

Date: 7/25/2019 2:45:00 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
Date: 7/26/2019 5:27:00 PM

Hey, mine got POTD! Thanks again for your encouragement-

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/25/2019 3:37:00 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

Date: 7/23/2019 12:26:00 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
Date: 7/23/2019 12:52:00 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.

Date: 7/23/2019 11:47:00 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
Date: 7/23/2019 12:51:00 PM

Freddie, great to hear from you! Appreciate the fave and the enthusiasm for this one. Joy forever, gw

Gary Smith

Date: 7/22/2019 5:56:00 PM

Excellent Gershon, much enjoyed. :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/22/2019 9:30:00 PM

Thanks for the read and the positive reaction on this one, Gary. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/22/2019 1:05:00 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
Date: 7/22/2019 1:16:00 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

Date: 7/22/2019 10:39:00 AM

A beautifully written poem. Rhythmical and inspiring.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/22/2019 12:02:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Dennis. Best wishes, gw

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/22/2019 8:23:00 AM

Beautiful piece of work; best of luck in the contest.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/22/2019 12:01:00 PM

Thank you for the encouragement, M.L. Appreciated. :) gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/22/2019 6:45:00 AM

A great write, my friend!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/22/2019 12:01:00 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

Date: 7/22/2019 6:33:00 AM

So true and well written Gershon! :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/22/2019 12:00:00 PM

Thanks for the inspiration, Heidi. :) gw

Jan Allison

Date: 7/22/2019 2:55:00 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
Date: 7/22/2019 12:00:00 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

Date: 7/21/2019 10:11:00 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
Date: 7/22/2019 11:57:00 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

Date: 7/21/2019 10:07:00 PM

Inspiration is hard to acquire—“and so much more than technique.” Well said, and entirely true. Best wishes, Ken!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/21/2019 10:10:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Kenneth. Much appreciated. Your poems are an inspiration to me! Best wishes, Gershon

Sand Blown

Date: 7/21/2019 10:02:00 PM

thanks man...you just gave me a good idea with respect a pen

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/21/2019 10:11:00 PM

Glad to have been of some service today, Stan. ~ gw

David Mchattie

Date: 7/21/2019 8:58:00 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
Date: 7/21/2019 9:41:00 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