John Lawless Poet Sonnet

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not a true sonnet but a Lawless Sonne.....

What happens when we use up all the words

What happens when we use up all the words
Tie up phrases to often spun
Sit in chairs while wondering
Why these spindly legs no longer run

Have we lost sight of visions dawn
Lost our souls amid a darkening day
Cursed the butterfly to fly alone
Believe the moment froze and so must stay

As far away a crayoned hand awakes
And on a crumpled page sees more than we
For everything is new and bright and fresh
For joy has found an open heart as nest

Are words but inert beings in life’s race
And we but weary poets giving chase

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the barefoot bard March 6, 2026 at 11:52 PM the barefoot bard March 6, 2026 at 11:56 PM Congratulations John on POTD Interesting concept. Apparently the English language was invented to support the corporate creed Plenty of other languages such as Aramaic Jesus native language with many many words Blessings Douglas

Brandy Nicole March 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM I didn't know you could do that, use up ' all ' the words. As long as poetic thoughts linger, I think we'll be okay. This is very clever and creative. Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. : ) Hugs, Brandy

Jan Allison March 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM excellent ink John, no crayoned hand for me - i use a voice recorder on my phone when inspiration hits! belated congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Ghairo Daniels March 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM Excellent sonnet on poetic feelings, John. Apt title & concluding end couplet. Love this uplifting line : “ For joy has found an open heart as nest”. Congrats on POTD. Sending blessings.x.

Kim Rodrigues March 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM Congrats on POTD, John! I love the crayoned hand awakens…everything is new, bright and fresh!

Beryl Edmonds March 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM Congratulations John, a well deserved poem of the day. When a poet runs out of words, if they wait awhile they’ll come in herds… Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 6, 2026 at 11:27 AM Hello John, Congrats on POTD, Oh that cynical, heavy feeling we get as we age, where we stop seeing the "dawn" because we’re too busy analyzing the "darkening day." But then, that pivot to the "crayoned hand" is just perfecto. It’s a beautiful, slightly melancholy wake-up call for anyone who feels like they’re just going through the motions. Blessings, Daniel

Gershon Wolf March 6, 2026 at 9:02 AM FAVE time = POTD. The newest theory of evolution. Not famous --- yet. Congrats, John. ~ Egbert Weinstein

Benjamin Bartley March 6, 2026 at 7:20 AM Congrats on your POTD. Well done,

Paula Goldsmith March 6, 2026 at 7:13 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your powerful write. Words are very powerful both good ones and bad ones. A wonderful ending. Have a blessed day with your win.......

sara Etgen-Baker March 6, 2026 at 5:04 AM delightfully creative, John. The ending resonated with me, especially the last two lines. Congrats on your POTD designation!

Lin Lane March 6, 2026 at 4:19 AM We pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and start all over again! That’s what wordsmiths do and sometimes we even make up new ones by taking poetic license. Congratulations to you for your sonnet having been chosen as Poem of the Day, John.

Tania Kitchin March 6, 2026 at 4:08 AM John, a wonderfully creative poem. Congratulations on POTD.

Unseeking Seeker March 6, 2026 at 3:38 AM An outstanding piece, John, enjoyed immensely. “Cursed the butterfly to fly alone” congratulations on POTD.

Constance La France March 6, 2026 at 2:56 AM John, amazing poem, I have been that broken poet at times and I am reminded of a quote, "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over it became a butterfly" I have no idea who wrote this but I find it very inspirational and a big Congratulations on receiving the POTD honor and this is FAV for me ~ John Lawless March 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM ...and the gentle movement of its wings....well...it seems to take flight in poetry.

Karen Jones March 6, 2026 at 1:06 AM A charming potd John! Enjoyed reading and congratulations!

Tom Cunningham March 6, 2026 at 12:32 AM I dread if that ever happens John. Congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom John Lawless March 7, 2026 at 4:56 AM i think they're safe as long as we gently redefine, and metaphor-ize them

Gershon Wolf March 4, 2026 at 8:07 PM That last couplet is as good as any I've ever read --- as good as Shakespeare's, Emily Dickinson's, Robert Frost's. S/b published, John. FAVE time. Thanks, gw John Lawless March 7, 2026 at 4:54 AM AW...G'WAN....I can only dream. Appreciate the high praise and the fave