Whispers

Poetic thoughts, like whispers, come to me; I close my eyes, and words rush to my mind. Without me thinking, they flow with the plea to form a poem- fine, and well-designed. And how and when they come, I think I know; it seems my muse must whisper in my ear. Like magic, when I hear her words- must go, and write them down- before they disappear. These whispers come and go- daytime or night- while doing chores or waking before dawn. So many times, in darkness by flashlight, I write them down- to later dwell upon. Poetic thoughts are whispers from my muse; this gift she gives- I pray to never lose. July 17, 2021 ~3rd Place~ Contest: I Write Because Sponsor: Anoucheka Gangabissoon Judged: 09/13/2022 ~2nd Place~ Contest: Whispers Sponsor: John Lawless Judged: 07/27/2021

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Barbara Peckham

Date: 8/13/2021 7:11:00 PM

So many times in the night or driving I have a poem composed but do not write it down, and it does disappear. This is so well-crafted and true. Thank you for sharing.

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 7/28/2021 3:45:00 PM

Hello Sandra, Nice to meet you and Congratulations on your win :-) This rings true for me too. Got to write them down before they disappear. Well done! Cheers Anne

Jan Allison

Date: 7/27/2021 4:28:00 PM

Can i borrow her sometimes so I can write super poetry like this! many congrats Sandra:-) hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/27/2021 3:49:00 PM

This is amazing!! So glad it was a top winner. A fave for me. God bless you always and congrats. Love, Gina

John Lawless

Date: 7/27/2021 1:06:00 PM

Oh Sandra, the gifts of a whimsically whispering muse. Nice use of the meter and cadence to enlist the poetic reader in your quest for a pen at 3 AM

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/19/2021 4:08:00 PM

Hello Sandra HAIGHT,I have the ghost writer visit me. She gives me only titles for a poem. She never gives me a poem. she told me to gat the poem from the title. This is what i do. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Barbara Peckham

Date: 7/17/2021 1:56:00 PM

This is lovely. Beside being good form, it delves into the mysterious muse that is within us. And it is true that the ideas come at any time. Continue writing!