Yearnings

How can I be a poet,
when the words I cannot find?
How can I be a poet,
When there's others more refined?

I've tried to give some words,
that are filled with sound advice.
I wonder when I give them though,
will others come this nice?

I yearn to write a story,
of a long and epic tale;
where pirates rule the sea's-
while the winds become a gale!

I long to write of legends,
From far and distant lands!
With maidens  bravely rescued,
By white knights that are so grand.

For now I must be happy,
just to write this simple poem;
of desires still unfulfilled,
in a soft and simple tone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Roper Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 12:50 PM
Congratulations on a wonderful write for Beata’s contest. Blessings to you
Reese Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 1:26 PM
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Alex Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 7:41 PM
A very great muse. Beautiful. Congratulations!
Reese Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 1:27 PM
I am very glad you enjoyed it.
Agustin Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 8:06 AM
Congrats! Thanks for your participation, making this poetic occasion jubilant. Belated Poetry Day, dear poet. God bless you.
Reese Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 1:27 PM
I was happy to take part. I hope to be in others.
A  Avatar
February 16, 2015 at 12:06 AM
Charles, Nice Rock me around the clock win. ~Skat~
Roper Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations on your win, you are a wonderful poet. 7 Blessings and Happy Valentine’s Day Eve
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 10:11 PM
You are well on the way Charles. Congratulations on your win.
Reese Avatar
September 13, 2014 at 8:45 AM
thanks, when I wrote this years ago I was running out of inspiration.
A   Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 2:03 PM
Charles, Congratulations, on your awesome win. Thank you for supporting one of my latest contest. Enjoy my newest blog "A Senior Moment" if you'd like. LOVE LINDA
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