SOLITARY RUN

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Sara Etgen-Baker.

image from dreamstime.com

SOLITARY RUN
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
That morning, I set out for a solitary run noticing the clear blue sky with only a few wispy clouds floating by. The grass stood silent, the multi-colored leaves barely moving, looking as if they had been painted there. A faint touch upon my skin made me wonder, ‘Should a person be able to feel the beating of the birds’ wings?’  Time stopped, stretching endlessly in the quiet stillness.

silent, empty space
thoughts like seeds begin to sprout.
a voiceless whisper
births words upon the still air~
creativity takes flight

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/7/2025 8:23:00 AM

beautiful ~ enpowering

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/6/2025 2:02:00 PM

A beautiful autumn scene accompanied by a superb piece of writing. Take flight with the bird and live out its every wingbeat.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/6/2025 6:13:00 PM

thanks for your encouraging words, dear Sotto. Appreciate your advice, too. I agree and strive to do so every day...hugs from Texas, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/6/2025 12:35:00 PM

Your "Solitary Run" is a wonderful write. Pretty fall picture. Have a lovely day writing away..........

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/6/2025 6:14:00 PM

thank you, sweet Paula, for your supportive worts...have a pleasant evening, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/6/2025 11:41:00 AM

A good airing makes room for new, deeply breathing foundations. Take a small recorder on runs -- drives me crazy to have a burst of inspiration, and then have to rely only on memory. Never works for me. Relatable write.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/6/2025 6:15:00 PM

I'm the same way...if I don't write down thoughts/poems/stories that come to me, they are lost...frustrating. Glad you found this poem relatable...have a splendid evening!

Frederic Parker

Date: 9/6/2025 8:27:00 AM

not only feel the beating of the bird's wings but also inhabit them...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/6/2025 6:14:00 PM

awww, I appreciate your awesome comments. Thank you!!!