Enabled by the pain
I stayed locked up in my world of words
Reaching for desires
Now attainable
Privileged to know
That I can bend to the power of a poem
Released in it's freedom
Never to be a slave or captive
To a false heart
But to be treasured
By those who appreciate
The beauty and splendor of words
By Bob Fox
A contest entry
- write a poem about your love of writing poetry in 100 words or less. by pithyaplomb.
475 points, ended June 27, 18 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Very nice explanation- succinct and closed gracefully. Thanks for reading mine- us ol' relics have to keep these young 'uns in line, Bob!
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Words are such groovy lil' toys aren't they.
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I find poetry tis always the answer... its the only thing that makes me forget my probs for a little while... a gr8 piece hon,
hugs,
georgie,
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Bravo! What a fine expression of the confidence you derive from your writing...and justifiably so.
Sincerely,
Camille Morin
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Great write. With so few words you say alot.
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simple and moving, I really loved it
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Yeah with words anything and everythin is possible.
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I like this piece a lot. I clicked on your page kind of randomly and your description of yourself cracked me up and made me want to check out a poem. Really great piece (and based on the number of applause I am far from the only one who has enjoyed this poem.)
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Another wonderful piece from your pen, as always you impress me my friend
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This is quite lovely; thoughts of purpose even beyond the pen. Well spoken piece!
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This was really good. I liked it alot, very nice emotional writing here.
Freedom
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your to the point and i like that.
not many people can write like that.
thank you for my comment.
it is much appreciated.
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concise. to the point. real. brilliant. genius.
What else is there to say?!!!
Your a finalist!!!
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wonderful truth you have scripted here it is such a pleasure to share our poetry with a world of writters that all have one thing in common they are unique within there own style of writing and a pleasure to read I enjoyed this stanza wonderful
Never to be a slave or captive To a false heart
But to be treasured By those who appreciate The beauty and splendor of words good luck in the contest
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another truth
another truthful crisp and directly affective write
i love your dulcorate style
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made me want to cry...truly beautiful...smooth and moving.. traveled my emotional spectrum. i struggle with inspiration or lack of... this is inspiration. pardon the cheeze...but it's true
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You know
When I wrote this poem I wanted it to say something of how important good poetry can be in the hands of our young for it seems so many older just concentrate on the love/sex aspect of poetry and I feel there is so much more that they do an injustice at times. So the young must carry the day and you can my friend
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Wordsmiths we are, and our love of words shines through in your poem here. To love through verse, a poetic world protected from those false hearts of reality's world. Here we can all be treasured like you say.
Nice thoughts on protecting your heart in the freedom of verse...alby
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"To a false heart
But to be treasured
By those who appreciate
The beauty and splendor of words" i love that ending you finished it off strong and well another inspirational poem, you write excellently
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Beautiful...
Love the honest and raw emotion expressed by your muse's pen, as eloquent as always. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your poem, too!!! Peace, Cyn
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It really makes you rethink writing. Like their not just words lined up on a page but they really mean the world to someone. They can be appreciated by those that partake. Something deeper than just words.
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I like this,
I really like the first 3 lines.
very nice poem.
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beauty reflects from your words and they send vibes of inspiration, for, my quill helps keep me sane, ahhh, such sweet release. This is what this write says to me.
thanks for sharing,
Sassy
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i can really relate to this... from beginning to end
and again your writers voice and tone i truly admire
even as its changes the passion and character in it is still strong.. which makes imaging your creations very effortless
making me smile and wanting to read more of your pieces
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I can relate to this ~ I used to retreat into my world of music & art just to escape, but now, like you, I've learned that I am released in its freedom and can direct it outward towards others and not be confined to self. Very well done, this write speaks to me.
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I loved this,words can build up or tear down. You seem to capture this a pictue with this poem.
my favorite part:
Reaching for desires
Now attainable
Privileged to know
That I can bend to the power of a poem
Released in it's freedom
Never to be a slave or captive
To a false heart
But to be treasured
By those who appreciate
The beauty and splendor of words
I for one appreciate your words everytime i read you.
So my dear you have a friend in me, always.
Lifetime
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Excellent
A very fine write, indeed. I like how you've captured the creative spirit in such a short write. Again,very well done. -
Very Good
you have the power of words and I enjoyed this
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You said in this poem what I've been trying to say to you, that I am finding freedom in this form of expression and in the sharing with those who do, too in "The beauty and splendor of words
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What's not to love espically for a fellow poet?
Could lose a few words here and there but the flow is good and the sentiments well expressed and authentic. I read your profile and lol about your perhaps expecting those who may feel more liberal in their views would censure you for your views. Even in the sixties this irony broke me up. So lets share a giggle over that possibility. Cheers,April
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thanks
As young man of the sixties grew to realize that there are good people and evil people all over. I leave it to the young poets to heal those wounds -
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is that because the young have all the answere and we oldsters are now stuck with the QUESTIONS with the end in sight ?
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We do appreciate the beauty and splendor of your words Bob!
Yes, the freedom in our poetry is such a wonderful thing!!
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Poetry Is...
...a soulish expectorant [cough, cough]. I like the expression 'privileged to know that I can bend to the power of a poem...' I find in poetry a magical release, really, from expressions of emotion that aren't considered PC to express in this day and age. We are expected to bottle everything up inside or gloss it over with the broad strokes of Apathy. Mediocrity is like the abuse of alcohol--in the end it makes you sick and kills brain cells. :-) Keep up the [honest] good work, Bob Fox.
~Ladee
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I thank you so much. For whenever I write I try to search deep for words that can form a picture or make one think. Wheter it is about love, life or depression I try to express it as best I can & hope it brngs so peace to others
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Hmmmm I likeyed this it's very trues, many ways to get away from pain and poetry is one way. YAY!!! hahaha
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Sadly beautiful...you certainly weave your words into a wonderful work of art.
~E.
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words are full of expectatation, and desires, to speak and to be heard or seen you did this nicely hope you get heard often, as words are meant to mean something...
good luck
Lin
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"But to be treasured
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The beauty and splendor of words" - great lines here! -
EXCELLENT
"I lie here with a cover and coffee and a pen,
Feeling delight in being a child of language"
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Excellent. Words are tools we use in so many ways. The best of ways is to express our deepest hopes and fears, to engage in conversation with those voices of the past which have laid down in ink their perceptions of life, love, death, etc., or to escape the simple humdrum of a world grown dull and uninteresting.
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I thank so much for your kind comment for I was beginning to tink is that only sex/love writings got notice on here
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Bob this is just beautiful! Yes tinged with sadness... an escape from pain is poetry... I totally agree!!
You have expressed that feeling so wonderfully in this!
I adore it!
Aren't words just full of beauty and splendor indeed!
Sigh...
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I love 'enabled by the pain' and I love 'the beauty and splendor of words' Another honest and soulsearching write from you, thank you
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thanks
You are so nice to read & comment on my poem
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Yes Bob its amazing what words can do. True statement conveyed on this work. I am proud to read and review the beauty in this poem! THANKS!!
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Thanks Pat
I try & at times words are all I have
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The marvelous thing about poetry and words in general is that it/they allow us to be who we are and who we aren't. We are the one's who need to know the difference.
You write eloquently, Bob. Always a pleasure. Patricia
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Kindness
That touch from someones heart
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I like your thoughts...to not be a captive to anything you write is pure freedom. Unleashing a power that is ours to manipulate is a change from everyday life. We can fly as a bird or rant as we please within the written word. Lord of your own poetry, no less
Bravo and well said .
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YES, THIS IS SO TRUE " Never to be a slave or captive To a false heart But to be treasured By those who appreciate The beauty and splendor of words"...BEAUTIFUL WRITING BOB... AND I VERY MUCH DO ..TREASURE AND APPRECIATE THE BEAUTY AND SPLENDOR OF YOUR WORDS.
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oh my
to be young again lol
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Words carry such power, freedom. A way of expressing one's innermost feelings ...
"to be treasured
By those who appreciate
The beauty and splendor of words"
Thoughts ... words ... actions. The right words, spoken at the right time, to the right people ... can change the world!
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Words
At times they can mend a broken heart
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Thats true... we mold worlds of words and shift them every day to our pleasure so we can survive... from my point of view... I may be wrong about the meaning of your poem... which isn't hard to be wrong about, nothing against you... Well either way the poem itself does make a lot of sense... and it is true for a lot of us, myself, its easier to retreat into something you control when the going gets tough... but sometimes its better to stay out and prove someone wrong... well good job on getting the nerve
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Hey thanks
I do appreciate your taking the time to read & respond
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Such A Beautiful Write!!!!!!
I loved the way you stared this one....
"Enabled by the pain
I stayed locked up in my world of words"
I feel exactly the same way
when I start writing any of my poems its always my personal pain that enables me to write what i feel
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Words are such powerful things...so much more than people realize...
words are to be treasured its true...
So much beauty in words you penned here .....
If only all souls could be as touched reading the thoughts of others as I do....
I cant wait to read more of your work
Great write!!!
much love and respect my friend!
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I thank you
Very nice of you to read & comment on my poem
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Interesting concept.
My first impression is of the intense desire to let the flow of words cleanse the soul. I am of the belief of the saying, "Words spoken you are a slave to, those unspoken you are master of." If you get my meaning. Emotionally I would prefer not to say things that I have to either regret having said or try to explain to keep people from being hurt. There is nothing awkward in this nor should anything be changed. The title is just right for this. The first line makes you wonder what is comming next, and the last line ends this in absolutely the best possible way. The last three lines are my favorites. I liked this overall.
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thanks my friend
You know how much I enjoy your kind comments
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very good
Hi Bob - this is such a beautiful poem - words are so touching - the flow is great - I am writing a poem x
called "A Word" goes along the line - " a word once cast is like a stone that can not be summoned back" or thereabouts - words can heal and they can cut - "Lord set a watch before my mouth I pray" - Bless God - Joe
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Ty Joe
And I will check out your poem my friend
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Beautiful ! ! !
"I" feel privileged to have read this treasure. Thank-You, Ithica
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Why Thank You
A very sweet & kind thing to say my poet friend
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I sometimes feel locked up in my world of words as well. What makes it ok is setting the poem to its' freedom. Nicely stated.
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We can write what we want to, and know that others will appreciate and understand what we are writing about. As poets, we all are in this situation. Sentiments well expressed in these lines;
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Words So True!!!!
Hi there Bob, Your poem is so true. We can write from our hearts and fill our words with our own thoughts and dreams. Thanks for sharing this delightful poem. A great read!!! You take care, Sandy
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A beautiful sentiment,from a worthy author, I think your words ring true for many of us here on AP.
Thanks for sharing...Sue
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Breath taking Never to be a slave or captive To a false heart But to be treasured By those who appreciate The beauty and splendor of words... I to love pretty words from the heart, it is a freedom unknown by many.How easy it can be to : stay locked up in our world of words thank you so very much for sharing
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