Why did I become a poet

Love this. Your expression of hope for the future is probably felt by all who write,IMHO. You, however, seriously have an abundance of talent in this area! I wish I could know you better but I also understand your reluctance to reveal yourself thank you for sharing what you do with us! Xo

Loved reading your poem and so interesting to learn more about your journey! Thank you for sharing and I don’t enter contests anymore(I am more focused on learning piano) but for fun sometimes write from the prompts. You surely will do well in the contest!

We're getting there, Silent One, we read you . . .

SO, I think you make a very good point. We are wired a certain way that influences how we react to what happens to us and we make the best of what we have and the circumstances we find ourselves in. I think you are influencing me and a lot of others since as we understand your life, we also understand our own with more insight. Your humility and in fact the name you have chosen are an inspiration to many. Perhaps you are closer to the meaning of life with this poem than we have yet come.

Though life challenges resulted in the accumulation of suppressed emotions, your inner spirit soared and sought avenues for creative expression despite the trauma of cancer. Over the years, your poetic creations remained safeguarded within personal memoirs of light and love, but so glad you have shared with other poets who love to read you. Bravo my friend...Hugs

Your poetry is amazing, Silent One. This fine example was a pleasure to read. Meaningful and stirring, it has great rhyming. :)

Silent One my dear friend you are a born poet born with an incredible ability to write poetry within the realms of the best. My most sincere thought and wish for you is to always be well and look forward to reading your poetry for as long As God gives us both the grace to write it..hugs and blessings Jennnifer

Excellent poem! A favorite ..

A very touching write my friend. Good luck in the contest. Have a great day.

My friend, your poetry does you justice. An exquisite synthesis of past musings and future aspirations, SO. The profound impact of poetry is eloquently demonstrated in your poem. Your poetry is a beautiful window into your inner life and the path that brought you to poetry; it is full of honest, real passion. It appears that poetry has provided you with solace and direction despite the hardships you have endured. What an admirable dedication to using your work to have a lasting impact.

Your poems speak eloquently for you, my friend. A beautiful blend of reflections-- of life lived and inspirations of tomorrow---brilliantly delivered, SO.

My Dear Silent One, your poem is quite the testament to the transformative power of poetry. Your words are filled with lots of raw emotion and honesty, a wonderful glimpse into the depths of your soul and the journey that led you to the art of poetry. Despite facing adversity and pain, and it seems you have found peace and purpose in expressing yourself through verse. Your commitment to leaving a legacy through your writing is truly inspiring. Blessings my dear friend, Daniel

Dear silent one, i believe so too that we dont need to justify why we write but its so good to know where you found inspiration from! Do you still have those poem in memoirs hidden? I would like to read them. I really love the rhyme scheme here! Nothing like AI. Well woven and sincerely expressed in the most seamless manner! I love how youv ended with “ to be understood” some dont understand what they see too in person so i wonder if anyone would understand through poetry. But still, i feel your emotions and what you deliver through poetry so very strongly! Im still so sorry to hear about your cancer journey. I always feel sad hearing about it. You deserve everything good!

When in touch with the heart, expressing feeling-beats-honest -- love seems always the divine product. We start from love...and if not destroyed by heartless world experience~ love will be one's eternal climax. Beautiful write my friend. "Each verse is written through metaphorical blood, in hope one day my life will be understood." I think the Great Muse must have some inkling ahead of one's demise. As you say, born a poet.

A wonderful write. Yes, a poet is born not manufactured. Many times words come from some kind of pain. Then the words can be felt by the reader. Your pen writes with feelings and love and for that, I Thank You... Have A Fun/Blessed Day Writing Away.........