You are
the catch in my breath
as I whisper
your name
You are
the stars
in my musings
the longing
in my nights
the dreams
of my heart
the smile
on my lips
You are
the tomorrow
in my eyes
Tomorrow and
tomorrow
You are
(C) 2021 Penny Wilson
*A reprisal from a 2019 version. I hope you enjoy.Tag: poetry
#NaPoWriMo-Day 13-This Pen is Cursed
This pen is cursed
of that I am sure
It just won’t produce
I must find a cure
It used to give flowery prose
like honey for the Gods
Now every word is a fight
no matter how much I prod
No matter my will
my anger or plan
I cannot escape the pen
That is chained to my hand
So I am cursed to write drivel
or trash or waste
Cursed to write only
what is considered bad taste
Copyright © 2021 Penny Wilson
Thank you to `M for the wonderful Prompts which can
be found HERE.
#NaPoWriMo-Day 12-Your Words
They’re not
just pretty words
Your words
are a melody
or a fragrance
on the breeze
Your words
set me free
so I can dance
with the sea
or ride wild dragons
Your words
transport me
magically
And I go
willingly
eagerly
because I know
that what awaits
will be the magic
promised through
your words
Copyright (C) 2021 Penny Wilson
*Inspired by a beautiful poem by Chuck, over at the Reluctant Poet.
#NaPoWriMo – Day 9-A Few Simple Lines
It’s nothing but
a few simple lines
Words you’ve
strung together
They seem innocent
without depth
to the non-discerning
eye
But to me
you have painted
a tapestry
a masterpiece
for the senses
With your words
I experience
your world
The textures and
colors come to life
The words
are transformed
into your voice
your whispers
and yes
even your touch
With a few simple lines
Copyright © 2021 Penny Wilson
*This was inspired by my Dear Friend Chuck over at The Reluctant Poet. His “seeds of inspiration” was all I needed to write this. Thank you, Chuck, for your kindness and encouragement. Big ‘Ole Hugs! ❤
#NaPoWriMo -Day 7-Time Well Wasted
A warm summer rain Wrapped in your arms with nowhere to go For just this moment it’s only us with the storm and the world outside It’s time well wasted Copyright © 2021 Penny Wilson Image by Анита Морган from Pixabay https://www.napowrimo.net/
#NaPoWriMo – The Weekend
My participation in the #NaPoWrMo (National Poetry Writer’s Month) has been out of step with everyone else. I did the Sneak Peek prompt, thinking that participation would begin the following day, the 1st day of April. But it did not, it started That Day, April 30th. This put my whole way of posting off.
I usually do my writing and then plan on posting it the next day. I write when I can. If I have 20 minutes of downtime at work, that’s when I’ll write. If it’s at 9pm, after my day is done, That’s when I write. I rarely write and post what I write on the same day. Today will be an exception.
I will more than likely participate very little or not at all in NaPoWriMo on the weekends.
If you are interested in participating in NaPoWriMo, go HERE to check out the information. Have fun!
Copyright (C) 2021 Penny Wilson
#NaPoWriMo Day 2-Dear Yesterday
Dear Yesterday,
I know this is but a fool’s hope.
I look for the piece
of heart
you devoured
and spit back
at me.
I hear
the narrative
in my head
on an endless loop,
slurred
as I try to justify
your reckless intentions.
Copyright © 2021 Penny Wilson
Go HERE if you would like to join in on the fun of NaPoWriMo!
#NaPoWriMo Day 1-My Muse of Poetry
Off playing your harp.
Your obligation
a distant memory.
Keep your day job,
Missy.
My muse
of Poetry
just a faint
sketch with no
substance.
Copyright © 2021 Penny Wilson
*Day one of NaPoWriMo! If you’d like to join in on the fun, go HERE to check it out.
The piece above is a piece of art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s called A Muse of Poetry and it dates back to the 19th Century.
What Have I Done?!!
OMG, what have I done?! I saw Ron’s post about NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writer’s Month) and on the spur of the moment, I signed up to participate! Yikes!
I haven’t been doing much writing of any kind lately. I could say that I’ve been busy. I could say that work has been especially busy and stressful lately. I could say that I just don’t feel inspired. All of these things are true.
But what it boils down to is my priorities. I know this. I need to Make The Time to write. I have not been doing this and because of this, my muse has gone on strike. She snubs me.
So, here I go. Write a poem a day, every day, in the month of April? Sure! Why not? It starts tomorrow!!
If you would like to participate in the insanity, the NaPoWriMo’s website can be found HERE. The rules are pretty simple and the only one you are accountable to is yourself. So Come On! Let’s do this!
Copyright (C) 2021 Penny Wilson
Love behold, love be bold…
REBLOG by John Coyote. Don’t miss this Beautiful Piece! For some reason, when I attempted to reblog this, it did’t show up! To those of you that were looking for it and couldn’t find it, I apologize! You can find John’s beautiful post HERE
