I sit, pen in hand, and stare into the distance. The spring has gone dry and the words have failed to flow. But then an image comes to me. Your image. There was a time when poems sprang to the page motivated by your eyes and your smile. Can I once more dip in that well, go back to the root and create something new? I lift my pen to the paper and note down a few dragging words.
I pen you a verse
Like one at the beginning
When it was still fresh
Inspired by a thought of you
Source of many silly scrawls
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Written for Colleen’s Poetry challenge. Each week she gives us two keywords, only we must use synonyms only, not the words themselves. This week the key words were “Origin” and “Write” This week I decided to do a haibun using a tanka as the poem part.
I have missed the last two challenges. For some reason I just wasn’t inspired and nothing came to mind.
Wonderful love poem.
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Hey Trent! I read this yesterday and first word that came to my mind was honest! I can very much relate to it, because there are so many times I want to say something but I just cant reach the right words and thoughts in my head! Enjoyed reading this and your other posts too! And, thank you for dropping by my blog:)
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Thanks, Pranita. Sometimes the words just flow, and then there are other times… When I see a new post by you I have to jump over and read – I hope you are going to continue to post – I always enjoy your words! :)
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I am going to try and post as long as the words flow from the heart and mind:) And I also just ordered your book Embers. Hope to be able to read it soon:)
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I hope the words continue to flow :) And thanks! I hope you enjoy!
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Finely penned… quite wonderful!
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Thanks, Lance.
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My pleasure, Trent.
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Excellent Haibun, Trent. I love how your reminisces lead the reader back to the beginning of your relationship when it was all new. Good emotions in your words. <3
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Thanks, Colleen.
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A lovely haibun/tanka, Trent
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Thanks, Diana
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Lovely Trent! <3
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Thanks, Willow :)
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🙂
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A very good haibun, Trent.
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Thanks, Robbie :)
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Really nicely worded
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Thanks, Y!
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This is lovely, Trent. <3
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Thanks, Penny :)
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