Zeal of a Poet

"Zeal is a volcano, the peak of which the grass of indecisiveness does not grow." ~ words of Khalil Gibran Musings of this poet often run wild with a zeal burning like a roaring flame. The idyllic rhymes must be reconciled to reveal a poem that bears my name. With a zeal burning like a roaring flame there is a fever raging in my heart to reveal a poem that bears my name. One that views nature as a work of art. There is a fever raging in my heart urging me to script without sleep or rest. One that views nature as a work of art, Through fervid passions stirring in my breast. Urging me to script without sleep or rest, my muse is overbearing and zealous. Through fervid passions stirring in my breast, penned words are vines climbing on a trellis. My muse is overbearing and zealous With jewels and gems, my lines are adorned Penned words are vines climbing on a trellis, even if they are disparaged and scorned. With jewels and gems, my lines are adorned. The idyllic rhymes must be reconciled. Even if they are disparaged and scorned, musings of this poet often run wild. ~ A Pantoum Posted ~ December 5, 2021 ~ "Z" Contest sponsored by Constance La France
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La France Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 2:25 PM
Lin, congratulations on your First Place win in my "Z" Contest. Your poem is full of wonderful imagery and I like the quote also ~ love and serenity _ Constance
Lane Avatar
December 13, 2021 at 10:56 AM
Thanks so very much for being added to your list, Constance.
Lindley Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 4:27 AM
Truly great poetry. I can so relate to its depths, message and insighfully displayed heart my friend. As I so often wake at night to write- a deep compulsion that simply will not let me sleep. And yes --yes it does indeed exist with a "burning like a roaring flame"!!! A fav... God bless..
Lane Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 5:46 AM
It's a bittersweet awakening, Robert. I was up at 2 am with rhyming thoughts running through my head like marbles. lol Thanks for your time, and I hope things are improving at home.
Alex Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 11:04 PM
"burning like a roaring flame", - Beautiful Pantoum poem with great rhyme and rich words and verses.
Lane Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 5:44 AM
I am very pleased that you like it, Chris. Thanks!
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December 8, 2021 at 11:36 AM
Lin, this pantoum is richly adorned with bright images revealing the testimony of your poet's heart. It is a true call to action and so encouraging. Congratulations on your win. Blessings to your and your "zealous" muse.
Lane Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 5:43 AM
Thanks so much for your compliments, Sam. We all suffer from Writer's Disease, don't we? lol
Krutsinger Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 8:45 AM
I see that your muse and my muse have read the same guidebook "Urging me to script without sleep or rest, my muse is overbearing and zealous. "
Lane Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 8:50 AM
Oh, that is definitely true. I think perhaps they write those guidebooks! lol Thanks, Caren.
Peck Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 8:52 AM
A lovely pantoum, Lin. Describes a poet's burning desire to put feelings into words. Congratulations on your win!
Lane Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 10:14 AM
Thank you, Ann. Sometimes we have a bit of difficulty, or second thoughts about opening ourselves to the eyes of others, but I think when we do, our poetry has much deeper meaning.
Y. Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 7:32 AM
WoW! Lin, This is such a well-written pantoum for the “ Z” contest. Excellent job. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis
Lane Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 8:01 AM
Thanks for the encouragement, Alexis.
Daniel Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 6:18 AM
Wonderful pantoum, Lin, should do well:)
Lane Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 8:01 AM
Thank you, Jo. We shall see.
Mchattie Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 5:43 PM
Wow! What a wonderful piece. A real treasure on the rewards that poetry has to offer. Stay well my friend.
Lane Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 4:37 AM
Hello David, and thank you so sincerely for your comments. I'm well and hope you are, too.
Baker Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 4:08 PM
I like the emotions and the imagery used, and admire this skillfully written Pantoum. A work of art, Lin. Thanks for the introduction to this new form for me. Bill I primarily write sonnets and rhymes. ( so far). :-)
Lane Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 4:38 PM
Pantoums are a bit of a challenge, but worth the effort. Give it a try, Bill. You are already disciplined with rhyming. Thanks so much for your compliments on this one and so many of my others.
Hankins Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 9:30 AM
This is an exquisite piece of writing, Lin. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm a big fan of the Pantoum. Wishing you a fine placement in Constance's contest. I think she'll really like this, too.
Lane Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 9:37 AM
I am so appreciative of your gracious comments, Milton. Thank you for the encouragement. Pantoums are a challenge, for just when I think I've chosen the right words, the next line seems out of place...back to square one!
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