The Poet

The poet dreams of human sorrow lost love lonely nights longing and desire The poet dreams beauty and light luminescent thoughts luscious looks loving touches The poet dreams of sounds in the night lyric songs lullabies lingering chills The poet dreams memories of tomorrow lovely smiles lessons learned last lines life and death The poet dreams... 08/28/15

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/12/2022 8:52:00 PM

Such a moving tribute to the poet's quest for an existential expression that is the essence of human. Loved it! Best wishes, Brian

James Inman
Date: 1/13/2022 8:02:00 PM

Dream on Brian. Thanks for the great comment.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/10/2016 8:44:00 PM

We sure do, and we can capture all of those feelings and dreams in our words forever... This poem is truly beautiful, James. Every poet can relate to these soulful lines... Congratulations on a well deserved first place win!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/26/2016 11:55:00 PM

Excellent write, James:) Short lines describing all that a poet dreams of...congratulations on your top win:)

James Inman
Date: 8/27/2016 10:22:00 AM

Thanks for the wonderful comment Jo.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/26/2016 7:56:00 AM

A 7+ for this lovely, TOP winning poem, James! Janice

James Inman
Date: 8/27/2016 10:16:00 AM

Thank you for your kindness Janice.

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/26/2016 7:44:00 AM

Wonderful, James! I love how you captured the poet's emotions and dreams through lovely choice words and use of Alliteration. Congrats on your First Place Trophy win in this Premiere Contest. Sandra

James Inman
Date: 8/27/2016 10:13:00 AM

Thank you Sandra. Your comments are always so lovely.