asked snow
of still life
“Why barren?
My drifts have soothed and cleansed.”
and
heart
began
BEATING
asked sun
of still voice
“Why silent?
My rays have warmed and brightened.”
and
lungs
began
BREATHING
asked rain
of still limbs
“Why stagnant?
My drops have restored and cheered.”
and
arms
began
STRETCHING
asked wind
then of me
“Why grounded?
My breath has moved and humored.”
and
I
began
SOARING
~
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Inspirational! Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much, Rick! Have a wonderful day!😊
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You’re such a good poet
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Thank you! You made my day. I would say that I am a poet-in-learning.😊
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That’s how I feel about myself – my poems are sort of amateurish. But I think all of yours are just great
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That is very sweet of you. One thing that has helped me in all of my writing is to take poets or authors I really love and to mimic their style, line for line, for short passages using my own words. I learn more from that exercise than anything else I have done.😊
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I do that with Milton too! Just the number of syllables in some of my poems…but it’s a pale imitation lol. I honestly haven’t read too many poets, but Milton was just a genius
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You like horror, right. You might want to give Poe a try. I’ve worked with his shorter poems a bit. Or pick your favorite horror/thriller author and try a few paragraphs. I learn a lot this way. You can have fun with it and completely change the theme, just try to hold the structure. Milton was a genius…tough to replicate.⛄
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Tanya, well that is certainly uplifting :>) I like the theme you used here. Well done, my friend, Keith
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Thank you so much, Keith! I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was uplifting to write as well.
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Another beautiful poem, Tanya. You do these so well…
🙂
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Thank you so much! I found this one inspiring as well…
I’m learning each and every day.⛄
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You seem to be well polished in your learning! Seriously, you write all things very well, Tanya!
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Thank you, Steve! I work hard at it, and I keep exploring new ways to write and express myself. I know I have a lot left to learn, and that is a good thing.
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From what I read, you are well on your way to being an expressive and impressive writer as it is!
🙂
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Thank you again, Steven. That means a lot to me! Have a wonderful day!⛄
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It’s the truth!
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You are too kind! Have a wonderful day!⛄
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Whatever you feel you’ve needed to learn you’ve learn’t because you don’t need to do anything other than write as you do … this is more than beautiful it feels a part of you.
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Oh, thank you so much! This one definitely is a part of me. I hope I always feel like I am learning though. I think it’s a really important part of keeping it fresh…that process of discovery.
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Thank you for the share! Hope you are having a great day…
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I’m truly in awe of your gift. The imagery and depth nearly leave me speechless. ❤
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Oh, Michelle…Thank you so much! I’m feeling very loved today…❤
I am elated that you were moved by this.
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Indeed! I wish I were still a high school English teacher. My kiddos would love your work! Please continue to share your gift with us all. ❤
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I’m happy to do it. Thank you again, Michelle…❤
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This was beautiful!
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Thank you so much!
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Lovely pictures lovely share!
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Thank you, Rob! Glad you enjoyed.
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Welcome Tanya
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😊⛄
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Really very beautiful. Read it over and over again.
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What a lovely thing to say. You made my Tuesday! Thank you.😊
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I really meant it.
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And you cheered my Wednesday, too!😊
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Excellent!
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Thank you so much! ⛄
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Amazing poetry dear Tanya. You left the reader with something to ponder.
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Thank you, John! I’m so glad you were moved by it.⛄
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I was Tanya and you are welcome.
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The feedback is greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful evening!
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Please read and enjoy the words of a amazing Poet.
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Thank you so much for the share! It means a lot to me, John.
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You are welcome Tanya.
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All the elements blended so beautifully. Loved reading it
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Your giftedness always reads like a breath of fresh air….thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you so much for the wonderful words of encouragement!😊
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