That Girl

She is the queen of words who sits 
Serenely at her desk and contemplates 
How she can compose to show her wit 
And put an end to their debates,
With all the tales she relates.

There was a time when her fecund mind
Whetted by the bloom of youth could bind 
Her inspirations, to spin a yarn,
A touching tale so carefully designed
That life’s rhythm would her page adorn.

Her pen is poised, waiting for words 
To sing her praise and clear her name.
Her chignon finds rest at her nape, silver cords
There bind.  She dreams of fame – 
Struck, she whispers ‘life can drive you insane.’

The pen falls plop, on her mahogany desk 
She knows now there’s nothing left to risk
Except the stories that warm her heart
And it would only make her sick 
If from her they should depart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Gooden Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 11:46 PM
Thank you all for your lovely comments. Sherese
Babcock Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Enjoyed reading your poem today and thanks for sharing this with us. Thanks for your comment. love phyl
Stricker Avatar
August 4, 2012 at 10:42 PM
I really enjoyed your work. Thank you for writing and sharing it. Hope you continue to write. Happy writing :)
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2012 at 10:15 PM
this reminds me so much of a poem I wrote about a girl sitting to write at night! It was totally different style but same message. Great poem.
May Avatar
August 4, 2012 at 8:21 PM
lovely poem Sherese.. ..enjoyed.........I like the declaration in the last stanza...love
Palmer Avatar
August 4, 2012 at 4:54 PM
great write Sherese,enjoying your poems
Andresen Avatar
August 4, 2012 at 4:19 PM
This is a very good poem Sherese, that I like - you are a Queen of this poem - Thank you for visit and comments my "dream" poem. - Have a beautiful weekend in sunshine & love. - oxox love // Anne-Lise :)
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