''stranger''

A voice I've never heard,An inspiration,something of wonder
                         A switch,a spark,a beautiful thought to light the dark

                         A reminder of certain kindred types that are still around
                         A person  that believes all things should be profound
                          
                         A passion for life,a passion to wake
                         A sincerity in their words,simply something you can't fake    
        
                                      Now ,of course, I could be wrong and lost in thought                     
                                             Though the way they write can' be taught
          
           Something there.words won't say,even still inspiration did come from them today
           A smile that I don't have to fake,A lingering feeling I care  not shake
           For a senegal man such as I,Is questioning the question of not
                                        Questioning the question of why...

                            Synapses firing on each and every level in my head 
                                         as I lye pondering upon my bed
                                   Trying to answer the question of why
                              
                                          So here I am and here and here I write    
                                  My hand withering  leaving only to say goodnight

                                                    I must put pen to rest
                                                       And mind to sleep
                                            Only so many thoughts may I keep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Poshiwa Avatar
July 1, 2016 at 7:06 AM
Another beautiful piece....
Hicks Avatar
April 2, 2016 at 8:14 PM
" A person that believes all things should be profound" I can really relate to this. Trying to find the meaning in the insignificant, attempting to make the small things feel big. You've penned a fascinating poem with rhymes that flowed so smoothly ... "I must put pen to rest And mind to sleep Only so many thoughts may I keep" ... perpetual night owl's is the curse of the writer! The words of the dawn are the blessing.
Bankson Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 12:19 AM
I love that-Perpetual night owl's-----Blessing or curse--Thank you ;;;Little column A little column B.....''The words of the day are the Blessing''
A   Avatar
March 30, 2016 at 9:49 PM
Hi Jai, hope you had a nice Easter. Haven't seen you around in days. If you post a new one, look me up. LINDA
Bankson Avatar
March 31, 2016 at 10:51 AM
I've been back sandbagging,saved my house this time.Mostly
A  Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 11:48 PM
Jai, Happy Easter:) Thanks for sharing your passion of words. SKAT
Bankson Avatar
March 31, 2016 at 10:49 AM
Thank you,I wonder who sent you this way.lol.Happy belated Easter,,you have to explain your name one day
A   Avatar
March 26, 2016 at 8:27 PM
I want to say, "Stranger Danger!" LOL... JK. Just go with it, and enjoy the attention. Justin, my good friend. Until tomorrow, I'm looking forward, to hearing from you again, I know you have so much to share... Good night. LINDA
Bankson Avatar
March 26, 2016 at 8:43 PM
You have to explain that one tomorrow...
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