Prisoner of Poetry

I am a prisoner of poetry,
counting syllables as I rhyme,
Hoping ink will give me wings,
as I pour silent screams 
through sleepless nights.
I call my muse to awaken my senses,
To write one last sonnet,
incensed with roses and longing…
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Godwin Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Relation. Has held me captive since adolescence in the most wonderful, fulfilling and gifting handcuffs I could ever imagine ... CayCay
Ink-U-Script Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Love the “hoping ink will give me wings” and “I call my muse to awaken my senses”….beautifully written!!!
Sheehan Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Fantastic piece. It rings of truth. Powerful pen. Enjoyed. Thanks for posting.
Rose  Avatar
April 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Your muse's aura is on your side today and Always, dear poet Aura :)
Dietrich Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Love this!!! Gotta see how you placed!
Liguori Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Yay!!! I’ve been waiting for you to write again. Your poetry is so exquisite. Well done!!!
Empress Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Beautiful brevity so well articulate and delivered, i love the way your poem ends with "To write one last sonnet, incensed with roses and longing…"' how exquisite and touching! So stunning! Thank you for writing on this prompt! Pleasure always seeing you share your poetry here. Sending you light always
Allison Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I think many of us can relate to being a prisoner to poetry - when I first picked up my pen in 2014 I would get an idea in my head and wake up in the muddle of the night to write it down (now i have a voice recorder on my phone which helped me so much writing for my 2 humour books lol) - sonnets are not for me I have written a few but I prefer humour:-) hugs Jan xx
Rhymes Avatar
March 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I used to write a lot of limerick . Thank you for sharing
Lane Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I would gladly be imprisoned by poetry if I was given pen and paper. I'd be a willing captive. It's wonderful to see this lovely verse from you, Aura.
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