You Were The Spark Inspiring Poem by Terence George Craddock

I wrote the poems 'Dedications An Acknowledgement Of Sources Inspiration', 'Dedications Symphonies Of Meaning' and 'A Stick In Throat Poem', inspired by my reply to a comment made on my poem 'You Were The Spark', by the poet Elena Sandu and dedicated to Elena Sandu.

Dedications are an acknowledgement of sources of inspiration and the beauty of a written appreciation. The chance to occasionally interact with another poet read and declare that their work was appreciated with contemplated ripples of meaning. Not all my poems are written with beauty, some especially early poems were written to address unpleasant tragic themes, and occasionally the cadence was written to stick in the throat, because respect for the topic demanded raw awkward uncomfortable rhythms to stick in the mind and the conscience of the heart. But writing with beauty and pleasure is also the affirmation of hope for a better world. Warmest Regards your friend, Terence