Potency

my pen utter words my heart hankers to say, clinched thoughts inflict anguish unless I whisper them through my pen, then I smile again…
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Brown Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 3:38 PM
I LOVE IT! POTENT WRITE!
Anderson Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Hey Wilma, Thnx for the comments left on my writes. Means a lot to me, always. Jimmy
Haick Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 6:22 PM
And those whispers are worth listening to, Wilma..beautifully delivered. Have a great weekend! Love, Audrey
Falotico Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 5:24 AM
Nice image Miss W. "whisper through My Pen"!!! wish I thought of that line lol so much enjoyed your work my dear friend and partner in crime...Love Michael
K. Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 6:59 PM
believe me, I need that pen-- well a sonneteer's pen but Andrea's not lending me hers...and you better go back to sleep, Missy-- I won't even tell you how many hours sleep I got in case I make you jealous-- all I can say is-- you got my sleepless bug! awake at 3am?? tsk tsk tsk... hugs to you! hope you'll have a better week next week :)
K. Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 6:36 PM
oh my goodness- I am too lazy to edit my comment-- did I just say "you sure loved this one" ---O_o I meant "I"-- I sure loved this one!! going to my faves!! :D told you I need that pen!! hand it over! ;)
K. Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 6:35 PM
WOW! you sure loved this one--each line was power packed in my opinion-- and loved how you say you whisper through your pen-- now go hand me over that pen please??? how you doing?? ttyl :)
Culverhouse Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 2:19 PM
you are hot today!! Let me bask in your warmth and learn! Great write!
Peranteau Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Wilma....what a great Tanka ! Line three really sparks this write, much love, james
Fraser Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Poetry at it's best Wilma, terrific write. Have a great weekend girl. ps, I'm on holiday again, Yippeeeee!!!!! >> James ;)
R Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 5:31 AM
Loved the lines 'unless I whisper them through my pen, then I smile again…'. It really feels better after you write your heart out, doesn't it?:) Great tanka, Wilma!Emilia
Austin Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Oh, this is a quiet masterpiece. Shhhhh! Love, Dave
Sweetheart Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 7:27 AM
A great way to phrase your thoughts dear Wilma in this lovely Tanka... that first line is a great intro luv.. enjoyed my friend ...
Kendrick Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 7:25 AM
Great idea that you have penned and the presentation is excellent ...I am glad that I chose this one to read this A.M...I was delighted that you found something of value in reading of my poem "Iridescent Raindrops"...Sara
Mehta Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 7:22 AM
That is how poetry is borne, nice thought, Wilma
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October 21, 2010 at 7:20 AM
When thoughts are troubling us, it really does help to ease the "anguish" if you write about them. Very insightful and creative tanka, Wilma. Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 6:39 AM
I love that line, "unless I whisper them through my pen" awesome way to see it!! Luv, andrea
Brahma Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 5:23 AM
nice poetry. enjoyed
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