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Where Do We Poets Go

Ink of life cannot bleed for eternity,
so I place dried petals in between,
crucial chapters of my memoirs.

When we stop breathing poetry,
our crestfallen pen, left in silence -
where do we poets go?

Is there a special place,
where the ink flows forever,
like waterfalls of mercy -
where thirst quenches 
through poetic potions.

Releasing unspoken words -
can you hear the messages?
Floating in the tepid breeze,
brushing against your face,
forming goose pimples. 

When our spirits make love to poetry,
we radiate like rays of sunshine
warming the world.
We do not speak poetry,
it whispers to us,
like spotlights in the sky,
soothing scars upon the moon.

When we cry poetic tears,
we pour like raindrops,
refreshing seasonal blossoms.
Our muse battles storms,
like lilac lilies in the snow.
We illuminate like a timeless rainbow,
absorbing all spectrum of vibrancy.
Glistening after clouds clear,
from red to yellow to green.

We the word collectors,
soul connectors,
forever weaving like 
spiders spinning cobwebs.
What becomes of us
when our pen's shadow
no longer appears.

We may never write the perfect poem, 
but poetry reminds us we are alive -
as our words become immortal.

Simple Musing
Silent One
25 November 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Thayer Avatar
June 25, 2023 at 8:32 PM
My God I Love This Poem! My Favorite!
Ligon Avatar
January 3, 2021 at 11:49 AM
This is amazing, Silent One! Keep the ink flowing with more musings.
Proxenos Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 11:25 PM
I depends where we go, we make our own destiny - however, if we are sad for any reason, we will fly off like a butterfly, defeated and sad to Never Never Land and just curl up and disappear into oblivion, but if we are happy it will be joyous place where soft celestial music will quell our tears and fears. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Buck Avatar
December 15, 2020 at 8:09 AM
Where do real poets go. I suspect there will be a space set aside distant from all the rest. A place you can discuss what you really meant with plenty of time to share any "new" musings you might receive. I fear I'll be on the outside looking in if you need a good example to get in. LOL Keep them coming. And thank you again for sharing your work with all of us on the soup. oldubk
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 2, 2020 at 4:44 PM
Such a lovely poem - each and every line is stunning. "We illuminate like a timeless rainbow, absorbing all spectrum of vibrancy." - how beautiful! How talented you are! To my Faves.
One Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 8:17 AM
Thank you.. Glad you liked it.. I am not talented, just very average..
Grinning Avatar
December 1, 2020 at 5:38 AM
Wonderful piece there...i appreciate the art...well done
One Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 8:17 AM
Thank you..
Delaney Avatar
December 1, 2020 at 5:14 AM
Such a beautiful poem, SO: My favorite stanza is about word collectors and soul connectors. Your gifted words. Into my favs it goes. Best, SuZ
One Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 8:17 AM
Thank you..
Kendrick Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 2:03 PM
It is good to leave something of oneself behind for others to read once we loose our rhythm. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara
One Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 8:49 AM
Thank you..
George   Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 9:58 AM
You will find us...long after we are gone...between the lines...immortalized. Sensational as always, my dear, poetic friend.
One Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 8:52 AM
Thank you..
Dutta Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 8:57 PM
'We do not speak poetry, but it whispers to us.' the fundamental concept of poetry. 'll try your contest on my own style. Blessing always to a Truly Talented Poet.
One Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 8:59 AM
Thank you..
Dietrich Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 6:32 PM
wow, a most excellent example of how to do this contest!! Loved the lilac lilies!!
One Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 8:59 AM
Thank you.. I wanted to show that even in the storms, there is beauty and we can be beautiful in adversity..
Nicole Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 8:49 PM
It is amazing that words will always be. Our Poetry lives on. In the wind, upon the heart- in the simplest of moments that caress our world. Beautiful and tender are your thoughts. ~ Brandy
One Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:22 AM
Thank you
Edmonds  Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 2:13 PM
That’s a beautiful write Silent One, poets go to their love affairs, the depths of despair, their happiness, their sorrows, thoughts of yesterday’s and hopes of tomorrow’s... Belle
One Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:22 AM
Thank you
Williams Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:33 AM
Beautiful poetry at its very best Si. I truly do think this is your 'Epitome of Perfection Poem'. I love it. Perhaps we poets will all end up in Poetry Heaven....Maria Hugs
One Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 7:08 AM
Thank you Maria...
Neumann Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 12:18 AM
Beautiful words. Sometimes the pen scratches the paper and sometimes the ink smudges. But once the message made its impact, it will never fade away ...
One Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 2:38 AM
We all need to leave a message behind.. thank you
Neumann Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 12:15 AM
Beautiful words. Sometimes the pen scratches the paper and sometimes the ink smudges. But once the message made its impact, it will never fade away ...
Balasubramanian Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 10:56 PM
Ink of life cannot bleed for eternity,our words become immortal,we radiate like rays of sunshine,we pour like raindrops,We illuminate like a timeless rainbow,soul connectors,..... Oh my God! What a write. I read this more than once and mind said you can never write anything comparable to this. Don't participate in the contest. Then I thought I will write in my own way, my style, for as you say there's nothing called perfect poetry. Keep the ink flowing. You are a pleasure to read. Take care.
Balasubramanian Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:43 AM
If it is not different it would amount to copying. I saw your contest and similar thoughts came to my mind. Then I read your poem. Now I am thinking when different I can write. Only if I get a nice thought I will participate. When I said I cannot write like you I meant poetically, the way you string words together. All have their own unique style.Take care, Regards Rama.
One Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:16 AM
Thank you Rama, when I wrote this, I did not think about having this theme for the contest.. But, could not think of anything else.. I do not expect people to write like this, I would appreciate something different
Buehler Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 9:24 PM
'We illuminate like a timeless rainbow, absorbing all spectrum of vibrancy.' Beautiful thoughts on poetic immortality, Silent One. Happy Thanksgiving, Evelyn
One Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:16 AM
We all should illuminate in such a way to vibrate our colours into the world.. Thank you
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 9:14 PM
Amen!!! Your pen passion radiantly radiates pulse peripheral. You see our poetic blind spots all so Maud'Dib well. Outstanding poem per usual by your Silver Surfing galactic pen. Love and happy holidays.
One Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:16 AM
Thank you Freddie..
Crabtree Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 6:59 PM
I love this! Perfectly written, Silent One. ...and I miss Robin Williams :(
One Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:16 AM
Thank you, I think we all miss him..
Samin Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 6:32 PM
In order to learn about human emotion, poetry is the source. If people stop writing poems, how do we learn about people's heart? This poem reminds me of that idea. Thanks.
One Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:17 AM
That is true, and when we leave this earth, we leave something behind... Thank you
Witmer Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 3:30 PM
I am in the space between your words. They surround me. I can touch them. Sometimes, there are tears of recognition. Appreciation and Gratitude S1.
One Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:18 AM
Thank you Vernon..
Cunningham Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 2:55 PM
Interesting and thought provoking SO, We all have different styles and ideas and see life from different angles. Every poem I read is different from the next and what makes this such an interesting site. Tom
One Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:18 AM
Yes, that is one aspect of the poem, the most important aspect is that we leave something behind, so are worlds live forever... Thank you
Callus Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 10:01 AM
We authors create Poetry, but once written and shared, it is not ours any more. May readers find some of it inspiring, soothing, healing, emotional...The gift of words comes with endless opportunities! ~ Regards // paul
One Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 1:11 PM
That is true as it is out in public...Thank you Paul
Buhagiar Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 8:51 AM
Our poetry comes from our souls, so when we depart we will take all with us. More that simple musings. ~~
One Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 8:52 AM
Yes, but what we write and post physically is left forever...
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