I began to write poetry
To express what I felt inside
I wanted to paint pictures as
I saw things through my eyes
Sometimes it wasn’t good enough
Didn’t matter how hard I tried
The rainbow held more colors
All my words would run dry
I couldn’t keep things to myself
Some say poetry turned the key
To open up, let out the muse
That lived inside of me
Inside of me is not so bad
It’s a cerebral place to be
I’m alone, but not lonely here
Now that my thoughts are free
Author notes
Purple Pen is tickled to submit this poem for your contest! I thought if I can't impress your friends who don't read poetry, maybe I could explain to them why I started writing.
A contest entry
- In Appreciation by aboomer.
525 points, ended August 26, 2007, 5 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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I am so glad you are back...I have missed you, and this poem is so well crafted, I am bookmarking it...Welcome back hon!
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i think you have expressed in these words why many of us are here. remember though that first we write for us and then is somebody else is touched by our words or feelings, that's just an extra plus. great job here and i see why it has a trophy on the page, congrats
be well and be blessed
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Congratulations
On winning the bronze - this is a beautiful poem - says exactly how I feel about writing - enjoyed reading this.
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i agree, you have said what all of here have wanted to get out, try to get out....i love coming to your page...sharlotte bows at your feet!lol
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You said it all
I think you said it all for me and I would guess every writer who wants to tell the world to "just listen for while and let me tell you how I feel".
Great expression.
terry
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very nice and well written love the way the message comes across ~~~~ and Welcome to AP you were sent to me from a friend...
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A very wonderful way to express why one writes. Very nice. Best of luck to you in this contest.
Bella
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And I am tickled that you took this wonderful way to show my friends what poetry means to someone. Loved your write, great wording and images. Really liked your last verse, too.
Thank you so much for your entry.
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I do love this my sweet friend
your words have such emotion dripping from the edge of your pen
...Poet to poet we are all frieds
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Great!
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