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When You Experience a Poem Potw

The world twirls and spins There's all that axis stuff It makes sense to some people I can't tell if I stand still, staring Or tumble and fall I see so clearly sometimes The meaning of life - in an instant Felt. Electricity buzzes Proximity means something Then the void of not that I'll slip into sleep now Safe in my bed To ponder the world again tomorrow For I'm a poet, we do that Shaping words To be made sense of by another And that, in and of itself - is joy Lived in and occupied joy It's like, you're at the seaside Your hand is taken and the poet says "Run barefoot with me, feel the sand and the sea" And you feel everything, but it's just a moment Felt by your whole self Then you're a sock and shoe wearer Not at the beach at all And memories mix with imagination Just like that axis stuff It's tricky to understand

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/13/2023 7:39:00 AM

You describe the experience well! Congratulations on POTW!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/13/2023 7:50:00 AM

Thanks Kim, nice to see this poem still floating around :)

Lin Lane

Date: 10/15/2023 2:51:00 AM

I missed this one, Dilly but congratulations on having it recognized as potw. Running barefoot on the sand never bores me.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/15/2023 3:27:00 AM

Thank you Lin, poetry is addictive once you get started. Acceptable escapism x

William Darnell Sr.

Date: 10/14/2023 3:32:00 AM

DD, nice wordplay, and crafting of your memories with some imagination. Well done, and congratulations POTW! Warm Regards, William

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/14/2023 1:33:00 PM

Thank you so much William - I think my stint on the podium is probably almost over now - enjoyable whilst it lasted. Thank you for your kind words

Mark Toney

Date: 10/11/2023 2:41:00 PM

DD, thank you for sharing the “lived in and occupied joy” of your poem with us. A Fav poem for me. Congratulations on Poem of the Week!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/11/2023 2:46:00 PM

Many thanks Mark, always appreciate your comments - thank you for the fav :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/11/2023 5:56:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.w., D.D. :) - hugs

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/11/2023 8:00:00 AM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise x

Karen Jones

Date: 10/11/2023 12:29:00 AM

Wonderful write! Congrats on potw!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/11/2023 12:54:00 AM

Thanking for taking the time to support and comment Karen, much appreciated x

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/10/2023 11:57:00 PM

Oh wow! Separating the wheat from the chaff! Most eloquently and lucidly portrayed, DD, warmest congratulations on POTW

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/11/2023 12:17:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words :)

Mona Ebel

Date: 10/10/2023 10:48:00 AM

ahhhh... but yes I can feel the sand in my feet. Thank you for taking me to the beach. Now back to the shoes of the here and now. Smile

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/10/2023 10:58:00 AM

It's such a shame that sand actually in shoes is totally not fun at all - thank you for your kind comment

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/10/2023 6:39:00 AM

Great stuff, congratulations on POTW.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/10/2023 6:51:00 AM

Many thanks Richard, much appreciated

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/9/2023 12:44:00 PM

Congratulations Dilly on POTW, your poem resonates with many here, those fleeting moments we experience, that somehow the universe around us makes perfect sense, not in the physical, but in the abstract, then we try put into words what just happened, you have a special gift in capturing and expressing these moments, another accolade you can be proud of, well done cheers David

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/9/2023 12:53:00 PM

Aww thanks David - I appreciate you cheering me on. :)

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/9/2023 2:52:00 AM

Many congratulations Dilly on POTW - very well deserved. Loved reading this poem. I love the line,’ To ponder the world again tomorrow’. I read it several times quite reflectively. I love the image by the seaside as well. There’s no end to a poet’s imagination and self expression - one of the finest art forms I feel. Enjoy your celebratory day - or week! Hugs and smiles :):)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/9/2023 3:00:00 AM

Thank you Christina, very kind! It really was something I wrote and posted in less than 5 minutes before I went to sleep. But I have spent many an hour pondering the immersive nature of poetry. It fascinates me how that connection with a poem really has no basis on what everyone thinks is a good poem - sometimes you are just swept into it and it's beautiful, then you snap back into reality! I appreciate your thoughtful comment x

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/8/2023 2:52:00 PM

Shaping words to embrace the imagination, or every moment and emotion within. So easy to understand, indeed. Writing brings poetry to life, in so many ways. Congratulations Dilly, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2023 3:03:00 PM

Many thanks Brandy, much appreciated x

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/8/2023 11:01:00 AM

Congratulations on Poem of the 'WEEK' DD! Oh, the imaginary line that passes through both the North Pole and South Pole, if it's a degree off, we're screwed! I too feel your poetry, enjoy the honor! :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/9/2023 3:15:00 AM

Haha thank you - I knew I could count on you :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/8/2023 5:35:00 PM

I'll be there, virtually! ,)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2023 12:38:00 PM

Thanks Anaya - it's my first time for POTW - maybe I should be asking round see if I can be carried through the virtual streets on shoulders after all? :) I appreciate your support, thank you x

Bill Baker

Date: 10/8/2023 10:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW honor, Dilly! A good explanation of what's going on in a poet's head and life. It's a good life. Enjoy your week of recognition, my friend. Bill

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2023 10:20:00 AM

Talking about what goes on in a poets head I hadn't realised it stays up for a week haha :) thanks for your support Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/8/2023 9:24:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTW win. Have a blessed/great day with your wonderful win. Enjoy It..........

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2023 9:30:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula x

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/8/2023 7:19:00 AM

Fabulous penning Di11y! I experience your poems, each one I read! Congratulations on this POTW! :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2023 7:27:00 AM

Beautiful! Lovely to hear that Linda <3

Silent One

Date: 10/8/2023 6:25:00 AM

You deserve the honour.. bask in it... Congratulations...

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2023 6:52:00 AM

Thank you Silent One - haha basking might be taking things a little too far :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/8/2023 5:29:00 AM

Dilly, well penned, I do understand the creative journey, congratulations on POTW!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2023 5:47:00 AM

Many thanks Tania x

John Lawless

Date: 10/8/2023 4:00:00 AM

A sculptor was asked at the unveiling of his "Stallion in Full Gallop" ...."how did you do it?". His response: "I just chipped away everything that didn't look like a stallion in full gallop. Such is the realm of Poetry and poets...nicely done DD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2023 4:09:00 AM

Thanks John - your support is always valued :) I definitely can't sit and plan to write a nice poem - that would work out terribly. Let whatever is floating free find it's way to the page works best.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/8/2023 3:45:00 AM

an outstanding write...beautifully composed...a poem that captures the essence of what poets do...and how those who read poetry are only temporarily experiencing what the poet set out to describe...they feel everything for a moment but they're only"sock and shoe wearers...not at the beach at all." I'm in awe and am faving this. Congrats on Poem of the Week!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2023 3:58:00 AM

Thanks Sara - I've never come across poem of the week. Mustn't be viewable on phones. Thank you for letting me know and your wonderfully kind words x

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/6/2023 11:55:00 AM

I enjoyed your write. Yes, we write to shape words. After being off the computer for 3 weeks, I am back to writing/shaping words. Have a great/blessed day..................

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/6/2023 3:02:00 PM

It's ok as habits go ;) thank you for your kind words