Notes About The Poem

Composed from the poem, "Word Force."

Read Around

(A Blank Verse Sonnet)

Each author takes a turn to read heart prints
while others contemplate the words to wit:
Will this dispatch appeal to all, or none?
We search to bring unique pathos to life,
to pull the reader's thoughts within our own
and form a link to flame a stranger's heart.
The writer's wage cannot be weighed in gold
nor can his joy be rationed as a meal.

His words will die as drivel flung in air
fit only for the buzzard's taste for spoil
unless we glean and bring forth shining pearls.
If so, those words will spin as golden threads,
forever shine a light to spell the dark.
A writer's wage can then be weighed as gain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Adams Avatar
October 27, 2014 at 10:13 AM
I am only interested in sharing poetry through poetrysoup's regular channels. You are welcome to do the same.
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October 26, 2014 at 10:06 PM
We indeed write not for gold, but for peace within and without, but for joy too, and laughter. Thanks for shining your light for me to see!
Adams Avatar
October 27, 2014 at 8:04 AM
Thank you, Dan, for stopping by to read. I will certainly return the favor. Blessings for the day!
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