Ann Peck Poet Quintain (English)

Unwritten

How many words have gone by unwritten
thoughts sacrificed to summer's gentle breeze
whispers of mind slipping in unbidden
Often times happy with a playful tease
But others nudging a painful displease.

A note we meant to write, a card unsent
another birthday we somehow forgot
words of poetry, so clear our intent
lost in sunlight's laughter, as is his plot,
gaily gathering words we had once sought.

If we could capture those moments that pass
Write them in a small book we could carry
Think of the momentous times we'd amass
memories to pages we would marry,
and, unwritten words could perhaps tarry.

April 15, 2023
For "Writing Challenge--U Words Contest"
by Constance La France
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David Drowley April 23, 2023 at 5:07 PM Congratulations on your win. Excellent poem brings memories of my oft felt need for a notebook at hand.

Alexis Y. April 19, 2023 at 8:47 AM Hi Ann, We chose the same word. You did a good job with the chosen word. Congratulations on your win. Have a great day;-) Alexis

Constance La France April 19, 2023 at 5:58 AM Ann, thank you for sharing your beautiful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations ! Ann Peck April 22, 2023 at 9:57 AM Thank you so much, Constance! I'm honored!

Anne-Lise Andresen April 19, 2023 at 1:54 AM - A wonderful poem, Ann :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Christuraj Alex April 18, 2023 at 8:28 PM So many unwritten things are brought to life. This is a very beautiful poem. Congratulations!

Linda Alice Fowler April 18, 2023 at 6:23 PM Sweet nostalgic write Ann. Congratulations on your win! :)

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris April 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM Congratulations on your win in the Contest...Ann

Unseeking Seeker April 18, 2023 at 2:12 PM A beautiful thought, Ann! If only all moments could be enshrined thus. Warmest congratulations on your top win

Paula Goldsmith April 18, 2023 at 2:05 PM Congratulations on your win.  Have a blessed day.................

Sotto Poet April 18, 2023 at 10:01 AM Congratulations on your contest win, ANN. I liked the flow and rhythm, as well as your wonderful imagery.

Frederic Parker April 16, 2023 at 2:15 PM how many times, too many times dear poet, words that came and went riding on their own descriptive form...nicely done...good luck

Janice Canerdy April 16, 2023 at 6:02 AM Ann, your vividly descriptive "take" on why words may remain unwritten is excellent! Janice

Gershon Wolf April 15, 2023 at 8:25 PM Excellent! :) Gershon

Jim Slaughter April 15, 2023 at 1:10 PM I'd surmise that most of the best poetry is, as yet, "unwritten". BOL in the contest. Ann Peck April 15, 2023 at 2:25 PM I'm sure you're right, Jim. Thanks for commenting.

Gary Radice April 15, 2023 at 12:29 PM Hi Ann. Your poem had me thinking about all the unwritten words that have swirled around in my head while attempting to write poetry. :) My mother in law wrote a daily diary that we discovered after she had died and they painted a wonderful picture of her later life. I'll add that I like the fact that you have written about the unwritten. Cheers - Gary Ann Peck April 15, 2023 at 2:30 PM Oh how wonderful, finding that diary! I kept a diary once, when young, but my boyfriend took it and read it. I was mortified and never, ever kept another! :) What a wonderful record of history diaries are, though. Thanks, Gary!