Thus,The Poem I Bring

O, my heart is so full 
and I just want to write.
I want to give expression 
to such beautiful sights.

O, I need not be looking
at just any one thing.
My minds always cooking, 
thus, the poem I bring.


O, the things I have seen,
such as these be the sights.
To things unseen I lean
and the Spirit gives light.

It matters not to me
which it is that I write.
The reader always sees
expression at it’s height.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Freeman Avatar
December 13, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Keep em cooking Douglas, I will keep on looking, Smile, Sincerely, Moses
Burton Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 4:54 PM
A good write here and I really enjoy the flow of it. Have a great day. ;)
Thomas Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 4:46 AM
Beautiful expression of the joy of writing poetry! ~Juliane
Malebranche Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 8:13 PM
This is so right...Writing just gives me a feeling that I can't explain. Wonderful piece.
Kendrick Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Great thoughts put to pen in this one. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Bono Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 2:19 PM
Good day to you.
Delacroix Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Very nice write and well penned. Poems are inspiring indeed. Thanks for sharing, Caroline.
Bono Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Nicely said.Hope all is well.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 2:11 AM
Ace, Your words in this poem are so right. I think a poem is much like a painting. The artist pours out his/her feelings on the canvas like the poet pours out his/her feelings on the page. Then, viewers and readers partake, feel, think, and see the expression from his/her own perspective. And are hopefully enlightened and inspired by the work. Very insightful poem. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Shango Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 10:19 PM
The reader writes the poem some believe ... but either way, you will ever be a great metaphor forever. Good write
Sweetheart Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 8:47 PM
and... Thus The Poem I Bring .. please check out "Lightwalker (4 U) .. its my tribute poem for your kindness and talent which overwhelms me .. God bless... luv... Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" ... just a small thankxxx..
Gorelick Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 8:45 PM
I hear you...BG
Owens Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Very nice...enjoyed reading tonight...Very uplifting...Marty
Sweetheart Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 6:14 PM
What a wonderful poem about poetry and your writing skills enhanced by the Spirit.. excellent... from your co writer friend... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
Devonshire Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 5:10 PM
When your mind cooks, Doug, you bring a bounty to the table for the reader. "Expression at its height" is a great way to describe your writing! Love, Carolyn
Haick Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Excellent piece Douglas! There may be many interpretations to one poem! Good job! Peace and love, Audrey
Arteaga Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 3:38 PM
ha! very good, nice poem (:
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