We Push the Pen

We push the pen to make you feel
the gentle tapping of the falling rain,
the stinging burn of the summer sun
the heavy heart of despair and pain.

We push the pen to make you see
the vibrant orange of a monarch wing,
the secretive soul hidden in our eyes,
the golden sunrise in early morning.

We push the pen to make you taste
the sweetness of love's first kiss,
the bitterness of heartbreaking defeat
the richness of pure chocolate bliss.

We push the pen to make you hear
the clear waters babbling in the brook,
the forgotten laughter of our inner child
the cracking spine of a brand new book.

We push the pen to make you savor
the pungent petals of the red rose,
the crisp aroma of a tart green apple
the autumn air that excites the nose.

We each push the pen in different ways
with our own tone of voice and mystique,
an art form that no other can duplicate,
no right or wrong, just wonderfully unique.

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Date: 1/5/2024 8:01:00 AM
What a creative write. I really enjoyed it. Have a great day................
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Date: 12/18/2023 4:51:00 PM
We all write for many different reasons but all meant to connect with our readers in some way, and we all have our own unique way of connecting. I enjoyed reading this earlier piece of yours Kelly. Happy holidays to you and yours. John
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Date: 11/13/2022 5:26:00 AM
Yes Kelly i PUSH THE PEN for All of those thoughtful reasons And more. We are all poets. We have no choice. We must Go on pushing the pen. Love This poem.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/2/2022 10:46:00 AM
Thank you for reading... I do appreciate it!
Date: 11/13/2022 5:25:00 AM
Yes Kelly i PUSH THE PEN for All of those thoughtful reasons And more. We are all poets. We have no choice. We must Go on pushing the pen. Love This poem.
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Date: 10/1/2017 4:20:00 AM
Hi again Kelly. What a great poem this one is. I read it a couple of times because it truly does bring out our desire to reach the soul of others. To help them feel and smell and hear the world as we see it. A maybe even take another look at the world that surrounds them and appreciate it a little more. I also push the pen first before the keys. I believe there is a natural flow from the heart to the hand we were born to write with. I won't take a chance on missing words from the heart. Robert.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 10/6/2017 10:49:00 PM
Writing with a pen and paper feels much more natural and comfortable for me, and it allows me to rewrite and work on a poem until I'm happy with it or if the words just aren't flowing well :) Thank you once again for taking the time to read and comment on my poems. I appreciate that so much, my friend.
Date: 4/25/2015 7:26:00 PM
Keep pushing the pen? or those keys? Light & Love
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/27/2015 8:15:00 PM
I push the pen first, then those keys. It just feels more comfortable for me to write with paper and ink :)
Date: 3/29/2015 3:36:00 AM
WE PUSH THE PEN goes straight to my heart. These are all the reasons why I push the pen. Great write my friend. One of my favorite poems.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/5/2015 12:08:00 AM
Then your heart is in it for all the right reasons... Thank you so much, my friend. I'm happy you enjoyed my poem!
Date: 3/25/2015 11:01:00 AM
So many wonderful lines in this write. Sublime!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/3/2015 10:39:00 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poems. I appreciate it so much, Armand!
Date: 3/24/2015 8:34:00 AM
We can do so much with the push of a pen; it's power can change the world...keep pushing.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 3/31/2015 1:56:00 PM
Will do!... We don't realize that the words we write could be helping someone and changing their lives for the better.
Date: 3/15/2015 2:40:00 PM
Love it, and so right, we each carve different sculptures of magic from the same stone of language, nice flow and coverage of the poetic senses...
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 3/24/2015 6:34:00 PM
Our words are as unique as the individuals who write them!... Thank you so much for your great comments. I really appreciate it!
Date: 3/9/2015 7:56:00 AM
"We Push the Pen" is positively delightful and true. I like each flow of colors letting my senses partake.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 3/18/2015 12:28:00 AM
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed my poem, Iris... When our words can engage the senses it makes them so much more real for the reader.
Date: 3/6/2015 2:38:00 AM
This is very true. Great job on this poem. Going to my favs -JT
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 3/12/2015 10:31:00 PM
Thank you for faving this one. I appreciate it so much!
Date: 2/28/2015 8:37:00 AM
So very true! Light & Love
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Date: 2/25/2015 5:42:00 PM
This is wonderful...thank heaven for the pen.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/28/2015 10:42:00 PM
Absolutely! Where would any poet be without a pen?... Thank you once again for your nice comments :)
Date: 2/19/2015 8:33:00 PM
Fabulous poem! And so, so meaningful and true. Thank you so much for the inspiration! Carol
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/24/2015 5:39:00 PM
I truly appreciate your nice comments. Thank you so much, Carol!
Date: 2/10/2015 4:41:00 AM
You absolutely NAILED it with the second and last line of verse six Kelly...The introduction 'We push the pen' to the others is perfect. Every line is a true gem but alas, I am not a pen-pusher but a Microsoft Word worder...Another fav (sigh) When WILL it all end? - Tim
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/15/2015 10:08:00 PM
I still write my poems the old fashion way, with a pen and paper. It is just more comfortable for me and there is no chance of accidently deleting them!... I truly appreciate your great comments and the fav. Thank you, Tim! :)
Date: 2/9/2015 3:58:00 PM
This is beautiful...a delight to read. Pleasurable imagery! Keep pushing your pen Kelly...in your own unique way! i love it! #7 hugs // paul
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/15/2015 4:53:00 PM
I will, Paul. Thank you for taking the time read and comment on my poem. I'm glad you enjoyed it, my friend... Hugs :)
Date: 2/8/2015 8:06:00 PM
This fine write captures why we struggle to write. Even when its so hard we strive to force out the words. A desire to give to others is primary drive for so many of us! Keep pushing the pen and painting canvas with inspiring words! A super 7 on this one.. A gem....
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/12/2015 12:07:00 AM
When I started writing it was mainly for myself. Then, when I began to share my poems publicly it made me want to continue writing, because people were enjoying what I was doing and that made me feel good... Thank you so much for your nice comments, Robert. I really appreciate it, my friend!
Date: 2/8/2015 12:55:00 PM
outstanding piece kelly really hit it on the head very beautifully golden piece pal wishing you a blessed day
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/11/2015 11:49:00 PM
Thank you so much, Liam. I truly appreciate your nice comments. I hope you have a great day, my friend!
Date: 2/7/2015 10:39:00 PM
So true and so wonderfully penned!! Thanks for the great read!!! :)
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/10/2015 4:45:00 PM
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jean. Thank you so much for your kind comments! :)
Date: 2/7/2015 9:32:00 PM
the last line so wonderfully sums up the message of this delightful poem, Kelly. I really like it. Such wonderful imagery. a BIG seven. thanks for your last contest. is it really your last???
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/10/2015 12:42:00 AM
I'm glad you liked this poem, Andrea. Thank you for your nice comments!... That contest was going to be my last, but a friend has renewed my premium membership. So, I will be starting up a new contest very soon :)
Date: 2/7/2015 9:28:00 PM
Wonderfully said!!!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/10/2015 12:26:00 AM
Thank you very much, Casarah!
Date: 2/7/2015 5:50:00 PM
You have summed up poetry writing so succinctly Kelly - brilliant write - a 7 from me:-) hugs jan xxx
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/10/2015 12:09:00 AM
I really appreciate your nice comments, Jan. Thank you very much! Hugs :)
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