Coherent marks translated,
Heart to pen and paper.
I write with pleasing intention,
Each word occupying its own purpose.
My ponderous soul set free,
Persuaded by the mystery.
The words of flowing stone,
Leave pieces in their wake.
Not immune to time, resistant –
Choose wise intent.
“Brothers of the Endless Hill” by Robert Cade Thompson recounts a tale of a stranger turned brother who battles adversity and negative thoughts on an arduous journey up a hill. Along the way, patience, prayer, and optimism guide him. Despite initial setbacks, he ultimately achieves understanding, camaraderie, and self-discovery.
A short poem about the value of remembering.
I had a thought that died today,It was never written down,I smiled when I had it,But now can’t help but frown. The thought shone hopeful lights,Upon my dusty mind,It made my eyes shine true,And helped my gears to grind. But thoughts unwritten float away,They harden to obsidian,Like fungal spores in gentle breeze,They float calmly to…
Mash the keyboard. What comes out? Words. Letters. Symbols. Meaning. I sit again to write,Ideas drain from brain to text,Today flowers, tomorrow suffering. MASH the keyboard. I want. I need. I must.Why?I NEED to.I write, I bloom. I forget, I wither.Author, poet, craftsman. MASH the KEYboard. Type. Type. Type.Composed, insane,Worlds confined within my brain.Get out….
To achieve your aspirations, you must persevere through challenges and inner turmoil. Despite hardships, focus on personal growth and overcoming obstacles. The journey from desire to fulfillment requires unwavering determination and resilience.
Until about a year ago, I didn’t like poetry. Then I took a writing class. It took some convincing, but I’ve since found a new admiration for the art. I decided that, since it’s National Poetry Month, I’d better do my due diligence and play my part in showing my appreciation. First off, let me…
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