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Scratch the Itch

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"The urge to write poetry is like having an itch. When the itch becomes annoying enough, you scratch it." - Robert Penn Warren

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A Sam Scott poem:
24th October 2023
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Illustrious Phantom You chase My desire For satisfaction As I chase you Hither and thither Like the rainbow's end Always just out of reach Escalating intensity or just A trick of the cruel mind Dancing across my skin Infiltrating my sanity As a ghostly feather Until I find your Illusive hiding Place Ahh

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Joe Maverick

Date: 3/20/2024 3:35:00 PM

Well I must say I can't imagjne me ever finding That elusive place..Where the emmenation Exists, that silvers all mists.' Although I can say I have often 'been found' by such Majesty Sam.' Enjoyed this and it got some thought going With me.'

Sam Scott
Date: 3/20/2024 9:51:00 PM

Thanks Joe (ooh.. *stops to scratch*) as poets we sometimes have the privilege of scratching the itch for others before they even realise they needed it. Keep that pursuing for the elusive answer Joe and thanks for hopping in :)) SamS

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/31/2023 10:02:00 AM

Love the quote, the image and most of all your poetry, Sam Scott. So many will relate, Sam. Favorite line...Ahh...Blessings to you! xo~Anaya

Sam Scott
Date: 10/31/2023 11:09:00 AM

Thank you Anaya :)))

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/27/2023 4:39:00 PM

Definitely, this is a fsbulous

Sam Scott
Date: 10/27/2023 11:30:00 PM

Thank you, Hilda x

Mark Toney

Date: 10/27/2023 4:57:00 AM

You’ve captured the essence! A Fav poem for me, Sam.

Sam Scott
Date: 10/27/2023 11:32:00 PM

Appreciated, Mark. More about inspiration than irritation I guess :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/25/2023 3:44:00 PM

I appreciate both the quote and your poem. When I don't write, I feel out of place and 'temporarily insane.' :-) As time goes on, I get worse. A delightful, upbeat poem, Sam Am faving it..have a good evening, Sara

Sam Scott
Date: 10/26/2023 7:04:00 PM

Restlessness begets creativity, I think Sara. Thank you. We have an eternal itch.. or as K D Lang puts it.. constant craving : a giant magnetic pulls all souls towards truth :)

Ink Empress

Date: 10/24/2023 9:36:00 PM

What a brilliant quote! Ive never seen that before but that resonates with me so much. For some reason when i dont write a poem everyday i feel like something is missing and i feel heavy, like i need to release that, and when i do i feel so much better, as for your poem, i mus say i love the flow and how you’ve expressed here! So good! Especially the rainbow line is so creative! And also the ending is so natural! You really are so eloquent with your way of words! Brilliant one! Sending you light

Sam Scott
Date: 10/24/2023 10:01:00 PM

Your light is gratefully received Ink :)) and thank you as always.. and keeeeep scratching ;) :))