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 howmanysyllables=10

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David Drowley

Date: 4/23/2023 5:07:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Excellent poem brings memories of my oft felt need for a notebook at hand.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/19/2023 8:47:00 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

Date: 4/19/2023 5:58:00 AM

Ann, thank you for sharing your beautiful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Ann Peck
Date: 4/22/2023 9:57:00 AM

Thank you so much, Constance! I'm honored!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/19/2023 1:54:00 AM

- A wonderful poem, Ann :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/18/2023 8:28:00 PM

So many unwritten things are brought to life. This is a very beautiful poem. Congratulations!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/18/2023 6:23:00 PM

Sweet nostalgic write Ann. Congratulations on your win! :)

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris

Date: 4/18/2023 6:00:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in the Contest...Ann

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/18/2023 2:12:00 PM

A beautiful thought, Ann! If only all moments could be enshrined thus. Warmest congratulations on your top win

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/18/2023 2:05:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Have a blessed day.................

Di11y Da11y

Date: 4/18/2023 12:08:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, you are right - the living should come first but perhaps a few notes for inspiration for later for poetry.

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/18/2023 10:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your contest win, ANN. I liked the flow and rhythm, as well as your wonderful imagery.

Frederic Parker

Date: 4/16/2023 2:15:00 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

Date: 4/16/2023 6:02:00 AM

Ann, your vividly descriptive "take" on why words may remain unwritten is excellent! Janice

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/15/2023 8:25:00 PM

Excellent! :) Gershon

Jim Slaughter

Date: 4/15/2023 1:10:00 PM

I'd surmise that most of the best poetry is, as yet, "unwritten". BOL in the contest.

Ann Peck
Date: 4/15/2023 2:25:00 PM

I'm sure you're right, Jim. Thanks for commenting.

Gary Radice

Date: 4/15/2023 12:29:00 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
Date: 4/15/2023 2:30:00 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!