Dan Cwiak Poet Couplet

Wordsmith

"A PAUSE LONG ENOUGH"

...'That you might momentarily glimpse in my direction'...


Is it so unusual that we should want some recognition,
Or is it that we write for our own cognition?

Although our words may truly stand tall
Perhaps they are the least recognized of all.

True, we want our words in each poetic event
To be worthy, read, and swell our breast with compliment.

By your test you have opened a door
That has made me want to glimpse a little more.

I see a theme in the things you say
Quiet, resolved, some longing in a way...

Now I have been grasped by the quiet words you write
That each time I read them they will pull me tight. 

For you, my friend, have a gifted soul 
A depth and quality to make words whole.

Who are you in this writer's world so rough?
A WORDSMITH...whose work I have not paused to read nearly enough.


for "Who Do You Think I Am?"  contest

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Eileen Manassian September 29, 2015 at 12:01 PM Yes, Richard is a great wordsmith. Congrats on your win in his contest. Dan Cwiak September 29, 2015 at 4:20 PM Thanks, Eileen. He does have a way with words.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 29, 2015 at 1:20 AM Very wonderful write Dan! Congrats on a fantastic win! Dan Cwiak September 29, 2015 at 4:19 PM Thank you Dr. I appreciate the read.

Skat A September 28, 2015 at 10:53 PM Dan, congrats on your wonderful win. Love SKAT Dan Cwiak September 29, 2015 at 4:18 PM Thanks, Skat.

Alexis Y. September 28, 2015 at 10:42 PM Dan, congratulations on your win:-)Alexis Dan Cwiak September 29, 2015 at 4:19 PM Thanks, Alexis.

Michael Tor September 28, 2015 at 10:19 PM Nice win Dan congratulations. Dan Cwiak September 29, 2015 at 4:18 PM Thanks, Michael.

Richard Lamoureux September 28, 2015 at 5:45 PM I look forward to your visits and comments Dan. Dan Cwiak September 28, 2015 at 9:03 PM I will be looking forward to more of your inspirational works.

Shirley Rebstock September 28, 2015 at 5:26 PM Really enjoyed your poem. Good win Dan Cwiak September 28, 2015 at 9:04 PM Thanks, Shirley. I was only telling the truth as I read it.

Eve Roper September 28, 2015 at 2:56 PM Wonderful write, Dan, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Dan Cwiak September 28, 2015 at 9:05 PM I appreciate the read Eve.

Connie Marcum Wong September 28, 2015 at 12:58 PM Back to congratulate you on this wonderfull tribute Dan. I was hoping this would do really well! Dan Cwiak September 28, 2015 at 9:07 PM Thanks, Connie. Motivation can come in many forms. Your original comments helped me to be concise and to the point as I saw it.

CayCay Godwin September 28, 2015 at 10:58 AM As a writer, the first stanza sure resonates with me, something all writers must surely contemplate. Dropping in to offer my congratulations on your well-deserved 2nd place win ... never stop writing ... CayCay Dan Cwiak September 28, 2015 at 9:11 PM Yes, we don't necessarily think about it, but that quandry is always there...like a nagging itch we can't seem to scratch. I'm glad it was meaningful to you.

Richard Lamoureux September 28, 2015 at 6:37 AM Very touching piece, thanks for entering my contest. Dan Cwiak September 28, 2015 at 10:01 AM Thanks, Richard. I will be pausing more at your work now that you have forced me to open the door...

Connie Marcum Wong September 27, 2015 at 1:09 AM I like the approach you took with your entry Dan. You expressed what I think most of us feel. I hope this does really well in the contest! Dan Cwiak September 28, 2015 at 9:27 AM Thanks, Connie.

CayCay Godwin September 25, 2015 at 12:24 PM I enjoyed this creative and witty write very much. I think it is a winner ... CayCay CayCay Godwin September 28, 2015 at 10:59 AM Dan - I am very touched by your comment 'as you may never know.' ... CayCay Dan Cwiak September 26, 2015 at 2:13 AM Thanks, CayCay. You have helped me in my writing as you may never know. To paraphrase Dean Martin's famous line, "Keep them edits and critiques comin' in."