Words

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 13 Apr 2016
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Teach me how to

grow organic inside

as metabolism is

eager to hurry-scurry...

 

spine stands tall,

blood life coursing

each pulse nurtures

this wanting soul,

 

no stagnant roots to this mind

but a trail of creeping ramblers

that exists now among so many,

determined I will hunt each one;

 

 

those details having meaning...

igniting – stimulating creativity,

seeking to bask in Poetry as I'm

seduced by the written word.

 

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Comments

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

I really like this. You make your poetry writing into a piece of horticulture.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

glad you got the essence of what I was trying to convey. I'm absolutely crazy about the dictionary at the moment, just can't put it down. So many words and their meanings have me addicted and I'm desperate to learn.

I got to thinking about the tree of life and sitting under it,  words flowing through my mind like birds flitting from branch to branch. I know it sounds crazy but I feel so inspired by this. Loving the poetry on abc tales too, some good poets on here are writing what they feel, all the emotion poors out.

Life is about writing what comes from your soul and that's exactly where I am at the moment, even if it is just a phase.

Your comment is so much appreciated Jean and thank you for reading.

Jenny. smiley 

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Loved this, Jenny...and if it is a phase, long may it continue.smiley  'Life is about writing what comes from your soul'...and it so very surely is.

Tina

 

Submitted by celticman on

seduced by the written words ain't such a bad thing, or if I'll be so bold, so I'm told. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for the read Tina. I'm sure you know exactly where I'm coming from with your love of the written word. I also hope this phase continues. I'm finding reading on abc tales like being anchored in a peaceful bay, secure and comfortable reading other peoples work...it sure is a good feeling.

Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed and thank you for letting me know, as always much appreciated.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ha...ha! Seduced in deed Jack. smiley That's passion for you.

Many thanks for stopping by.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi, Jenny. I've been away. You seem here to be comparing the tendency of our age to 'rush think' and form opinions and express them without careful thought (hurry-scurry indeed!) to trying to rush cultivation and food preparation. I guess poetry ought to encourage reading thoughtfully, written words can sound good to the ear, but if the meaning is wise, too … then we're not seduced by woffle, but drawn to think about what really edifies, well-fed indeed! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon, firstly I hope you had a good break and managed to come home relaxed.

It's very kind of  you to look so deeply into this poem, letting me know your thoughts adds much to what I've written already. It's so nice to be able to sit and read, taking in the wonder of the written words and digesting them properly as you say.

Many thanks for reading and appreciate your words.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

This is original writing and flows nicely. I like the idea behind the thought too, it works very well !

Best Wishes,

HW   cool

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary,

good to hear from you and I hope you are well. It's good to know the poem worked, I was going through one of those inspirational moments last week and this just seemed to flow into my mind so easily.

Thank you for reading and always grateful to hear your thoughts. By the way, I love cool! cool yes

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Jewel Serpent on

"seduced by the written word." Describes all of us here, really! This is beautiful, really conveys that strange union of ecstasy and wanting that marks the birth of good writing. 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi! You know you're right about all of us here seduced by the written word. I'm glad it conveyed what I was saying and feeling.

Thank you so much for your kind words, they're much appreciated.

Jenny.