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Becoming A Poet: Notes of an Online Journal
"Becoming A Poet"
I’m not sure just when it started
But I knew this would be the best part.
A feeling, being down hearted,
Was about to be rendered as art.
I don’t know where it had come from,
If it slid down a chimney one day.
Did it march in, beating a drum,
Were there children outside fit to play.
I’m not sure how it created
The inspiration deep within me.
I felt the muse had related,
And was ready to set my soul free.
I don’t know just why it turned on,
If it wasn’t from pushing a plug.
I wonder, how long this goes on?
So much better than taking a drug.
NaPoGloPoWriMo 2019
Published 1st Apr 2019
| Edited 5th Apr 2019
Author's Note
Here we go - my first day doing the NaPoGloPoWriMo.
82 unique words
8/9/8/9 syllable count
82 unique words
8/9/8/9 syllable count
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1st Apr 2019 4:30pm
Yes! A wonderful Ode to Poetry, Kathy!
I personally think it's inside you and manifests itself one day through a word that rings familiar.
Once we pen that word - we're hooked for life. This is what distinguishes a poet - it's in the blood.
I personally think it's inside you and manifests itself one day through a word that rings familiar.
Once we pen that word - we're hooked for life. This is what distinguishes a poet - it's in the blood.
1st Apr 2019 4:38pm
Thank you, dear Poetess - Ahavati -
I almost was brought to tears once I read your comment. And I certainly didn't anticipate anything like an RL. I'm terribly thankful, and once I come online more often with the challenge, I'll catch up with any support I can offer, to you and the other wonderful poets participating.
Kathy <3
I almost was brought to tears once I read your comment. And I certainly didn't anticipate anything like an RL. I'm terribly thankful, and once I come online more often with the challenge, I'll catch up with any support I can offer, to you and the other wonderful poets participating.
Kathy <3
Anonymous
1st Apr 2019 6:32pm
rhyme & syllable count
along with word count
& the sadistic... uhmm... i mean demanding guidelines of NaPoWriMo [?]
this is a gruelling challenge well met 😊
look forward to watching the evolution as April progresses
~ katja
along with word count
& the sadistic... uhmm... i mean demanding guidelines of NaPoWriMo [?]
this is a gruelling challenge well met 😊
look forward to watching the evolution as April progresses
~ katja
2nd Apr 2019 10:50am
Thank you Katja, I know this will seem a very long time to the finish, but perhaps I'll be wiser when it's all over. Or does it ever end for a poet?
As for rhyme, I still consider myself a novice when it comes to such an ability. I'm venturing outside the box every time I attempt the schemes.
Blessings and all the best during April - the cruelest month I've been told.
Kathy
As for rhyme, I still consider myself a novice when it comes to such an ability. I'm venturing outside the box every time I attempt the schemes.
Blessings and all the best during April - the cruelest month I've been told.
Kathy
1st Apr 2019 9:33pm
So much look forward to reading more of your NaPo contributions, Kathy. This poem sets a tone that makes one want to read on .... Best of luck.
2nd Apr 2019 10:52am
That's very kind of you to say Josh. My send-up piece is a kind of introduction. I look forward to seeing you again.
Blessings,
Kathy
Blessings,
Kathy
1st Apr 2019 9:57pm
2nd Apr 2019 10:54am
Thank you TIG, your words are appreciated and mean much to me. Next is Day 2...
Blessings,
Kathy
Blessings,
Kathy
2nd Apr 2019 00:34am
It is addictive...I wonder the same..will i still be spilling ink in five years
Thank you for coming by, JusTim. I think any serious poet eventually ruminates on this.
blessings
Kathy
blessings
Kathy
2nd Apr 2019 10:42am
3rd Apr 2019 6:52am
Thank you so much LilDragonFly, for letting me know of how my little send-up made you feel.
blessings
Kathy
blessings
Kathy
