Poet
Visions swirl
in kaleidoscopic Thought,
capturing my senses
in a silken net
of profound Intent...
So much to contemplate
& Time flees rapidly ~
how to make the most
of this creative onslaught?
Always, pen & paper
whisper my name, sweetly,
ensnaring me with Desire
to compose &
Dream this World
a better place
by Design...
I am engulfed
by the images
I cannot restrain ~
they demand
their day in the Sun...
All I can do
is hold the pen
while the white water
currents flow through...
Homage
I reach toward you
with hands open
in supplication
& Awe ~
what have I
to offer
such Grandeur?
I kneel
in Praise
with the Passion
it both demands
& deserves ~
I dance
in the Light
reflected
in your
all~too knowing eyes
& spin wildly
into Dream...
Nicolette's Inspiration
There are a thousand burning Suns
in your fingertips
as they glance upon the page
with Fire trailing behind ~
your words are Planets,
revolving around each one ~
there is no gravity here,
only Flight into another Realm...
There are a thousand ethereal Moons
in your eyes
as they dance upon the page
with stardust falling
into a Sea of Dreams,
swept away by Tides of Wonder...
There are a thousand pounding heartbeats
as they prance upon the page
with echoes of Love & Laughter
celebrating every Life
you touch
with gentle Beauty...
Revelations of a Poet
We offer our Hearts
as food to the gods
& take each breath
as the Gift it is ~
there will be storms
followed by rainbows,
a Promise
of Life
yet to come...
We give our Souls
to the rhythm
of Love
& reside
in Hope's
eternal embrace ~
we must be
Strong,
for survival
will test our mettle
every chance it gets...
We unveil Desire
& reveal Dreams
with hesitancy,
uncertain
at the response
we'll receive...
Be Brave,
my Children ~
Time is far
too brief
& there are memories
waiting to be made
with the guidance
of Faith
everlasting...
The Duty of Flowers
We are the petals
that open at Dawn
& curl into ourselves
to Dream ~
We are the morning dew
nestling in the buds...
We are the sunlight
glistening
reflecting Nature's glory...
We are the petals
that line the path
where others walk ~
they pass by unaware,
yet their Hearts
still may see...
Grow where
you go
& reach
for perfection's Embrace...
Nature of the Poet
Desire dances
under a fated Moon
& stars shine their approval ~
all of Nature
wishes me well tonight...
The Wind gently lifts my hair
& kisses the nape of my neck
& I tremble, in awe...
Time slips in
& pinches my cheek,
bringing a blush to bear
on Dreams in design...
I am starlight tonight ~
I am the ocean breeze
skipping across
the waves that crash
into the shoreline,
unrestrained with glee...
The trees embrace me
in their sheltering arms
& I know
the depths
of Peace...
Poetry for Breakfast
Morning comes,
alight with Life ~
Shadows retreat
from the grasping fingers
of its brilliance.
Time moves gently forward,
bringing Dreams
to fruition.
There is Peace
within this frame,
a sense of
how Sacred
these moments are.
I trust in the day's music,
wanting only
to dance
in delighted awe ~
there is Truth
borne on the wildest Wind ~
Faith in what,
ultimately,
must be...
Sharing the Strength of Souls
Let me bow
at this altar
in Humility,
thankful for the Gifts
you give so freely...
I light incense,
in Homage,
in Hope
that the sweet smoke
might waft your way
on the Whispering Wind
& tell you Secrets
I cannot...
There is no deceit here ~
only a lack of Language
fine enough to speak
the words
that echo
in my rhythmic Heart...
I offer my Self
to you,
for it is all
I have to give ~
I bring
the Tidings
of Touch...
Inkstains
I reach out
with a trembling hand
& touch the Truth
I see
before mine eyes...
I open my heart
to the waiting.
Time has done his worst
so far
& I still stand,
unrelenting, unrepentant,
full of fire & smoke...
I open my heart
to the loving...
Life has done its best
I believe
& I still love
unabashedly,
dream unceasingly...
I reach out
in silent Discovery
& touch the Words
that gently
touch me back...
Facets of the Poet
By Ecstasy Perplexed,
I reveal the Map
of my Soul,
the Direction
of my Heart...
I Dance
on a distant Horizon,
enthralled
by the Thought
of Glory Unveiled...
I Want for Nothing
& Need is apparent ~
I drink the Dream,
in its entirety ~
my Thirst
is undeniably quenched...
I become Truth
in your eyes;
I am Discovery
bearing Hope
for your Life...
Acceptance
is the Key
to Destiny...
Unbidden
These words sizzle
as they drop
from pen to paper---
I hear a crackling
in the Night
& feel the warmth
as my hand
caresses the blank page
with Fire---
I cannot evade
the consequences
of my conquering.
My body yearns
to dream,
but the Words will not
let loose
until ink is spilled,
droplets of blood
on the page
that was once
so pure...
Words to Share
I opened my heart
& the wind rushed in,
purifying me
with its intensity.
I opened my eyes
& dreams danced in,
inspiring me
with profound wisdom.
I opened my mind
& Truth entered,
bold & strong ~
full of Life to share.
I opened my soul
to knowledge
& I learned
that an open heart
produces many paths
upon which I may walk
to freedom...
Lacking Language
I will love you
with my words
until Time allows me
to do otherwise...
These letters & spaces
will have to suffice
in place of caresses
& looks I long for...
There! Did you feel that?
Listen! Did you hear me whisper?
Open your Heart
to the spaces
between these phrases ~
Open your Soul
to the breaths
between each line...
If you lean closer,
you will hear
the pulse in Silence ~
if you come nearer,
you will see
my eyes
shining with tears
of Joy
at your Presence here...
I Sing for the Gift of Poetry
FOR US ALL
Perhaps
the Spirit
moves through Time
on the breadth of a Whisper---
an echo of Truth
& Beauty is heard
in silent awe
for the fluttering wings
of butterflies...
Maybe, then,
this is the reason
we live our days
& fight our nights
& scream our Love
to the storm-filled skies...
Could it be Truth
unknown
before this Time,
possibly the remnants
of a Dream
relentlessly pursued?
I know not the facts of it all,
as yet
(& don't know if ever I will)---
I only know this for Certain---
the undeniable Light
in my eyes
is a beacon
in the Darkness
& I weep
with the depth
of it all...
Author notes
Picture credit: "Hilltop" by Maxfield Parrish
Picture courtesy of art.com
These are previously posted poems, mostly from 2004...
I hope you enjoy them...
Written June 7th, 2006
In a list
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Comments
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These words fell like the blossom leavng the trees, into my heart and mind in preparation for summer. Beautiful words are food for the soul and transport us beyond the sad and lonely days when weakness invades.
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You are just amazing, my friend
I sit here quite speechless, Vlindertjie....You do have the gift of giving and that is so very rare. Forgive me for posting this entire poem, but i just had to have it here in my eyes again. thank you.. yes, this is why we are here: for poetry, for meaningful exchange, for sharing, caring - like you do. Thank you for my poem and for the other beautiful ones.
"Nicolette's Inspiration
There are a thousand burning Suns
in your fingertips
as they glance upon the page
with Fire trailing behind ~
your words are Planets,
revolving around each one ~
there is no gravity here,
only Flight into another Realm...
There are a thousand ethereal Moons
in your eyes
as they dance upon the page
with stardust falling
into a Sea of Dreams,
swept away by Tides of Wonder...
There are a thousand pounding heartbeats
as they prance upon the page
with echoes of Love & Laughter
celebrating every Life
you touch
with gentle Beauty..."
you took me way back, but also into today and tomorrow. Love you, my friend.
~ Nicolette
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Superb
Ah, you've done it again in your most elegant style. I loved this just as it is. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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This is
unbelieveable. The words etch into the background. As I read, I was afraid that the words would go away. I salute you. Frans
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They will only go away when they pry the pen from my hands. And I intend to fight 'em for it. 
Thank you, Frans. Wanda
http://www.allpoetry.com/list/32227-Compilations
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Just drinking this much beauty can be so intoxicating but it also leaves me with a desire for so much more. Love, C
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Oh yes, yes! Aww, thank you so much Wanda.
And I absolutely love the art of Maxfield Parrish.
Love and peace always,
mj.
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Swan . . . thank you for directing me to this masterpiece of beauty! This is must for your next volume, maybe at the beginning . . . it would set up or frame the rest of your musings perfectly. You have captured the inner journey of the poet in this one!!!!!
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I bow to your magnificence, M'Lady. I thank you for filling me with such wonderment.
Poet ~ Was awe-inspiring... All I can do is hold my heart.
Homage ~ I dance in your light... Dreaming.
Nicolette's Inspiration ~ You know this one was 'special to me... You 2 are truly Soul Sisters!
Revelation's of a Poet ~ To be in the company of such harborer's of beauty... humbles me.
Nature of the Poet ~ I embraced your melodious words and imagery... and started to smile serenely!
Poetry for Breakfast ~ Surely, the breakfast of champions!
I loved it!
Sharing the Strength of Souls ~ You Touched my Heart and Soul, with your candor and honesty. You give of yourself and much more!
Inkstains ~ I shuddered from feeling the connection.
Facets of the Poet ~ My thirst was quenched for answers that escaped me for awhile, thanks!
Unbidden ~ The page is blessed by your spilled ink... as are your readers!
Words to Share ~ Profound and telling.
Lacking Language ~ There is no lacking of any kind in your make-up M'Lady! I hear you and feel you every time I breathe.
I Sing for the Gift of Poetry ~ Poets are the givers of Hope, Love, Dreams, Compassion, and Understanding... May they always Sing!
You Always know jus' what I need, Wanda. Thank you for caring and sharing.
Love, Nicky.
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A beautiful compilation of art
Too lovely, to see Marks signature at the bottom of the comments, a sweet reminder of his impact in our lives. ~Tia
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out-standing beautiful poem.
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Thank you, Poet.
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like leaves on a tree
all have a connection to the branch and essential characteristics but each is different to the eye and to the touch...so like leaves on a tree connected and different and part of the tree...PK
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WOW! Wasn't that quite the journey through inspiration and language. I loved it all, as always. I love everly little and big thing that you write or say. I love you.
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Thank you for your gracious words, Amythest...I would be honored...Congratulations on your own win, too...Be well, Poet... 
Wanda
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Merry meet,
Congratulations on winning the Bronze in this contest. There were alot of really good poets in this contest, but this just blew me away. Such mastery of the English language, I got goose bumps when I read this. This is surely much more elegant than mine. I would tell what parts are my favorite, but I'd just have to copy the whole thing. So I'll just settle on Congratulating you once more. Would you mind if I placed a link to this on my Author's Page amongst my favorites? (with the proper credit of course)?
Amythest -
An epic on the muse - congratulations for winning bronze in this contest. Loved the last two verses - great conclusion.
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Thank you for your gracious words, Patricia. I'm pleased you enjoy my work, Lady. I appreciate your kindness & your time. Be well, Poet.
Wanda
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You were not kidding, it's long. I loved every word, but I think my favorite part was "Poetry for Breakfast" without a doubt. I have to admit that I got so many ideas from that one part, and for that, I thank you in advance of the judging. My muse seems to be getting closer already.
Thank you, Wanda. You are indeed a wonderful poet! Hugs, Patricia
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Awww, thank you, sylva MD poetry...I'm pleased you enjoyed them... Wanda
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great poet
i like the one lacking language:
Love has no words more than you said
Love has no silence more than you made,
You said all the words of love
More than one can say....
Till you made me to rhyme one stanza
To crown you a great poet!
SYLVA MD POETRY -
Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, Chalice...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for reading, industrial shaman...I appreciate ya, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, Tom...I'm pleased you enjoyed it, my Friend...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, Jenna...I'm pleased you enjoyed it, my Friend...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Yes it made a difference - all the difference in the world.
Pray continue to light the way...
Chalice -
wow. this is pretty lengthy. No time to read it all now, but bookmarked it. Promise to read and critique later.
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I will have to come back several times. My senses were overwhelmed by the third piece. Go to sleep. You have had me dancing till my toes are tired. Love ya, Tom B.
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Omigoodness. Wow.
Thank you so much for showing me this. They are incredible. Just so lovely and poignent.
And even though it was lengthy, I felt as though I was done reading too soon when I finished, if that makes sense.
Nighty night...or shall I say good morning?
much love my friend,
Jenna
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Thank you very much, my dear Friend...I'm pleased you enjoyed these verses of mine, Lynn...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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~Dear M'Dame~
~pure poetry & art~
the overwhelming feelings your words have evoked within me are breathtaking and i am truly speechless.
beauty is as beauty does - my feelings for you & your art
~bless you with love, light, serenity & grace~
lynn -
Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, Joyce...Ummm...I wrote 'em all...
I'm pleased you enjoyed them...
Be well, Poet... Wanda
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OMG....... some of the most beautiful words ever written are on this page,
this is beyond beautiful, touching and warming to ones soul.
oh my, what a lovely job you have done on this.
truly great, amazing poetry, by some mighty talented poets.
may God bless each and every one of them,
may God bless you for putting this together,
and may God bless every single soul who reads this.
this is outstanding i just love the whole thing,
i can't believe i read the whole thing LOL, but i did.
thanks for sharing this with us all.
joyce
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Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, Mythtress...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Beautifully written...all of them. Good luck in the contest. Write on, poet.
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Thank you for your kind comments, Cherokeesquaw...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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I appreciate your kind comments, Untouchable Blue...I'm pleased you enjoyed them...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, Brightside17...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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applaud this great poetry
ahhhh such a poet. You really have a way with the words and I understood them all. great stuff and you truly are very poetic in all of them Greeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaat stuff.
keep that up. love to read more like that from you.
Cherokeesquaw -
Well, that was a very long read, but your words are gorgeous.
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Loved 'Duty of Flowers' (I hope I got that right- the one with the clenched petals) It was great. A lot of these were amazing, you really capture some great snap shots of poets and the world and there were several good lines on inspiration in there. (I'm sorry I'm being so vauge, I can't find some of the ones I loved >_< One was like... "then I learned that an open heart produces many paths so that I may walk to freedom" or something like that- I really liked that... Great Job.
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Okiedokerie...I shall try. Right back atcha, Babe.
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Ahahaha. Point taken. Continue the kickassery
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Thank you, my sista of the Soul...I hear your music singing across the distance, too...words swaying & sighing to the rhythms of our dancing Hearts...I'm pleased you liked them, my Friend...these are some of my own favorites, largely because they are about writing... Wanda
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Oh "Always, pen & paper
whisper my name, sweetly,
ensnaring me with Desire
to compose &
Dream this World
a better place
by Design... "
These poems are your book to be published. Each one particular and poignant and make the reader's heart pulse with knowing.
How you pick the most potent words.....of course, this is the soul song of all serious poets. -
Thank you kindly, Madame Librarian...I thought ya might like it a lil', Karen...I appreciate ya, my Friend... Wander Lea
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Beautiful Wander
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I hate to have to tell ya this, but if you're on this site & you are an artist & you have written poetry, then you are a Poet... There's no reason to feel "self~important" about it, though...Some of a true Poet's best qualities are humility & Grace...I know better than to get all egotistical about anything, let alone my writing...All I can hope for is a lil' originality & the ability to touch someone gently with my words...If I can do that, I've succeeded...Besides, why be arrogant about something that was a Gift to begin with??? I am not the Source; I am merely the vessel through which it pours...As I often say, I only hold onto the pen...for dear Life... I enjoy reading & writing poems about the art & craft of poetry; they lend insight & help explain the unexplainable...Thanks for comin' by, melodramangst...I appreciate ya...Poet... Wanda
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Ahhh, be it subtle breeze or tempest~tossed winds, I shall return again & again in order to whisper these words & hear their kaleidoscopic echo dancing across the moonlit sky...Thank you, Rich...as always, Scribe... Wanda
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So mant graceful words
each deserving honor's voice
and so I know this wonder
and will return
again and again
to have hands meeting in voice
to wave your message
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Good job, this poem is like a compendium of how good you are. It like kept on coming like a bunch of good punches in the face. No filler.
I have one and only one complaint. Personally, I'm not extremely fond of the "poem about writing a poem" ornament. Obviously, you use it a lot. I mean, it does add a personal touch, I'll grant you that, but it ends up being a device of alienation if the reader doesn't consider themselves a poet. Like for example, I'm on this site, but I don't consider myself a poet. Some of my friends call me a poet, artist, or whatever, but I don't dare call myself one because I don't want to get all self-important about it.
I think you know I'm not trying to imply you are, but I'm covering my ass.
Of course it is named "Poems on Poetry" so maybe I ought to shut up.
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Such high praise from the one who consistently inspires me to bloom where I'm planted...Thank you, Nic...I hear your music with sweet clarity, too, my Sister of the Soul... Vlindertjie
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I agree with Liza...what can one say about all these poems, except that this is what poetry's all about. You definately have the nature and all the facets of a poet, Vlindertjie and all your inkstains are beautiful!
Always, pen & paper
whisper my name, sweetly,
ensnaring me with Desire
If only all of us could react to those whispers of pen and paper like you do, my friend - you definately are a beacon of light in the world of poetry! Wonderful collage once again...what beautiful songs you sing!
~ Nicolette
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Thank you, Liza...I know you know, my Friend... Wanda
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No comment could really capture what you have here.. only every thought it passes on will adequately reflect that..
and I have no doubt those thoughts will be many
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