Like the ebb and flow of a gentle tide
the words sweep over me -
carrying me to where heart and mind converge,
until I am captured in their purpose.
And would I fail to write at this fluent meeting,
their message and meaning would fall adrift -
without course, or even thread, that I might follow
and regain them.
So in rendering penned expression,
I unveil that place in me of their creation -
where others are awaiting birth.
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Tonya Titus (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Written June, 2016 after a dry spell of not writing & being re-inspired.
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A wonderful write pregnant with inspiration is where we all want to be. Nicely penned
Your inspired pen seems to be on a gentle tide !
When the mind is clear, the poetry flows.
The flow of words is compared to the tide. Words arrive and depart… Where heart and mind converge is a rare point. Usually there is a gap between the two. Whereas the heart is affectionate, the mind is logical, reasoning. Whereas the heart can lead us to our ruin, the mind operates often to save us. The convergence of heart and mind shows a state where the individual can prosper or create something new. “this fluent meeting…” shows the value of that moment when the heart and mind are in convergence.
“their message and meaning would fall adrift -...” If the good opportunity is not seized, the occasion will be a lost one.
“I unveil that place in me of their creation -...” : the tangible result of the inspiration – for the writing that was produced.
“where others are awaiting birth” : whereas others are waiting for the inspiration, the poetess has managed to record on paper that inspiration that occurred to her.
Very poetic rendering of inspiration that managed to find its way as a permanent writing.
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hope you stay inspired and keep writing - all the best..
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