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The Birth of Poems

On paper sheets,
crisp and white,
we labor over
the words we write.
Like newborns,
in lines they lay,
their mouths wide open,
with much to say.
They cry at us
and won't shut up,
until hey are weaned
from bottle to cup.
Then as they grow,
their voices are heard.
Quickly now,
write every word!

(But remember, they
still need diaper changes.
(editing)

Copyright © Darlene Gifford | Year Posted 2015

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Edwin Hofert Date: 5/16/2015 6:31:00 PM Very nice! The concept of poetry in us maturing. I love it! A 7 from me. And I got diapers to change :) God bless! Ed Login to Reply Darlene Gifford Date: 5/16/2015 9:07:00 PM Hi, Ed, I like your sense of humor. And thanks for liking my poem and for the 7 much appreciated. And don't feel bad because most of us have those diapers to change....Blessings, Darlene

Joe Maverick Date: 5/3/2015 2:02:00 PM Enjoyed the way you presented the creative here Darlene, thanks for the comment on 'sinless' in answer to your question I was getting how poetry communicates without prejudice , and a single direction and intention is what Jesus was about, so it melds those quality's I was not sure about the title, but it just seemed to want to be so named, (I learned long ago not to question) Login to Reply Darlene Gifford Date: 5/3/2015 4:35:00 PM Thank you for explaining, Joe. I understand now. When a poem is not clear to me, I'd rather say so than act like I understand. maybe you have never had a poem you have puzzled over? Then that's good! Thanks for reading my poem. Peace, Darlene

Judy Konos Date: 5/3/2015 8:15:00 AM Looks to me like your poetry is great and that many read your poems? Keep up the good work.... Login to Reply Darlene Gifford Date: 5/3/2015 8:40:00 AM Thank you, Judy, for your kind words. My poems are all inspired by God who gives me the ideas. I enjoy your writing as well. I am 78, and as long as God permits, I will continue to write poetry. I pray that what I write honors and pleases Him as well as others. Peace, Darlene

Emile Pinet Date: 4/18/2015 10:53:00 AM Your wit is as sharp as the proverbial tack. Well written. Emile. #7 Login to Reply Darlene Gifford Date: 4/18/2015 4:19:00 PM That's quite a compliment! Thanks, Emile, and for the 7. I got the idea for this poem when I saw a very far along pregnant woman on the bus. And that's all it took to make the connection!

Lara Wash Date: 4/17/2015 9:55:00 PM Indeed they do need "diaper changes" Nice, cute poem Darlene Login to Reply Darlene Gifford Date: 4/18/2015 6:22:00 AM Thank you, Lara. I got the idea for this poem when I saw a pregnant woman on the bus. And that was all it took! Poems are all around us don't you agree. Blessings, Darlene