The Poet I Am

When I am in pain, I am a writer, 
I'm not more of a fighter. 
I always become a poet, 
Especially when I am upset. 

When my heart is singing, 
I then begin penning. 
My happiness dictates the words 
So my poems seem to have some chords. 

I am just an ordinary poet, 
Someone who writes her frets. 
I also put my joys in history 
And make my life a happy story.
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Proxenos Avatar
July 5, 2019 at 10:13 AM
A cute story of what inspires you to write poems - well penned my friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Da Avatar
July 23, 2019 at 10:54 PM
Thank u Jennifer. Wish u all the blessings..
Deo Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 7:02 AM
good songs, great advice to all whi wish to listen. Keep going ... Shalom/Paz
Da Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 8:52 AM
Thank u! You do the same..
Ajmal Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 8:50 AM
Ahh, it is a really lovely poem, it is amazing that how our raw emotion sometimes turns into such a beautiful words, and believe me no matter what you are feeling, writing about it apways helps, let it be in the form of poetry, story or a simple diary entry, writing always helps, good luck
Da Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 9:14 AM
Yeah, I so agree with u. Thank u for your inspiring words. God bless!
Allison Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 4:20 AM
Very well penned Karen, just keep writing from the heart:-) hugs jan xx
Da Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 5:42 AM
Yeah, thank u very much Jan..
Man Avatar
July 19, 2018 at 8:05 AM
Love this simple, vulnerable piece!
Da Avatar
July 19, 2018 at 9:21 AM
Thank u very much..
Michael Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 12:46 PM
That's it...Well put...All the best Karen
Da Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 1:38 PM
Thank u Arthuro. Wish u likewise..
Cunningham Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 11:33 AM
Isn't that what lifes about, being happy, but poetry is a great outlet just let your mind flow.
Da Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 1:40 PM
Yeah, I suppose, but the truth is, it is not the case, but u are right. Thank u..
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