Wonder

Habitually, feeling an itch to write,
I’m introspective: sitting at the table
over a blank sheet, cherishing my blight
and rust, I think: “What if I'll not be able 
to write a single stanza anymore?
What if to chuck it all, to travel, omnia 
mea mecum porto*… What is all this for:
the doubts, the all-nighters, the insomnia?
What if…" Oh, wonder! In my line of sight
I have the lines: “…feeling an itch to write,
I’m introspective”.

(lat.) "All that is mine I carry with me", the quote that Cicero ascribes to Bias of Priene.

25.10.2019
 Itch, Witch, Glitch Or Twitch Poetry Contest
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Date: 12/22/2019 9:45:00 AM
Absolutely stunning and brilliant poetry my great friend. You nailed it with this magnificent poem.. A fav, a true and brightly gleaming gem too..
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Date: 11/1/2019 3:28:00 PM
I love the introspective side of this, but ultimately, the itch wins - congratulations on your placement, Kurt!
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Date: 10/29/2019 12:43:00 PM
This is certainly itchy and twitchy! ~ Witchy and Glitchy :)
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Date: 10/26/2019 9:55:00 PM
Well said! Keep writing :)
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Kurt Ravidas
Date: 10/27/2019 3:50:00 AM
Thank you, Kim. U2)
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