WHY I WRITE ?

A poem about the joys of writing

The Author's Image

Pen and paper
Words unroll
A flight that occurs in silence
Reflects a dream in waking hours.

Ink on paper
I write to capture ideas
And thoughts that drift like mist
On blank pages
That let my soul live
At midnight soul’s release.

In darkness
Through distant sight

And mortal’s blood

I write as words
Whispers like raindrops
At heart’s peace
Where I find delight.

I was asked recently by an acquaintance what was my favourite pastime. I said writing. “Writing, but why?” He asked. I told him he’d have to read all my poems and stories to figure it out. Because unless he appreciates what I do, he’ll never get it.

The image above is the cover of my soon to be published book of poetry on Amazon.

Here is a beautiful poem that captures vividly the ocean. His Villanelle poetic form is new to me, but beautifully presented.

https://medium.com/poetry-playground/rabid-yonder-429dbba5fee4