In my youth I was an active author of poetry. Full of teenaged angst I had much to say. Over the years I dabbled only upon occasion and wondered why I ever stopped. Recently the poetry bug is starting to bite again and I’ve created a few and shared them here on my blog. I’m having a good time creating again. And I’m enjoying connecting with other blogger poets.
So today I want to do something fun. I want to open my blog as a vehicle to highlight other poets, young or old, novice or professional.
You are invited to share a poem via the comment feature. Here’s the simple “rules”:
1) Material must be of your own, original writing
2) Content cannot be offensive or x-rated (it’s not that kind of blog, afterall)
3) Style can be any that you choose
Join me here today in writing collaboration so we can all encourage and inspire the inner poet in each other. Be blessed!
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I started writing some poetry several years ago. Strangely they just came to me at different times. But it has been a couple years since any inspiration came to me for a poem. But I will gladly share one of my past pieces for you. This is one of my favorites…
Star So Bright
By Ann Marquette
Oh most beautiful star
In the sky tonight
You are most bright
I watch and wait
With hand raised up
Open and waiting
Slowly, oh so slowly
You move through
The night sky
You come closer
As I watch and wait
Hand outstretched
Then ever so softly
You come to rest
In the palm of my hand
You shine like a diamond
Your brilliance
Holds me in awe
I could almost wish
To hold you tight
To keep you safe just for me
In time, your light
Would fade from sight
You would die
To me and to all
So I let you stay
As long as you wish
With palm open
So you may leave at will
You will travel back
To the night sky
To shine brightly
For all to see
I will cherish
The moments you gifted me
With your light
Specially for me
For a little while…
Star So Bright
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Wonderful – I enjoyed your poem. Thanks for playing poetry with me today! Take care!
You are welcome Barb You also take care.
Thanks for the invite. Such a good idea but poetry left me after my teen years disappeared along with all that angst.
haha – yes, it left me and is slowly returning. I’m hoping some inspired folks will come and play poetry with me. pass the word! Thanks and be blessed!