I LISTEN TO THE LINE I WAIT TO WRITE
I listen to the line I wait to write
I hear myself speaking the poem to myself.
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I understand what you mean. What is poetry? Who is a poet? And, What does this mean to me? Although, I am much less skilled at this writing thing we do, I too have these flowing lines in my head. I have to hurry and write down or it will be eternally lost forever. Thanks for sharing this as I feel many can relate to what you are saying.
I'm sure we both hear the same voice, Shalom. It is the voice that comes from trust in a creative spirit that underpins all poetry. Confidence is harder to come by, I know. Your humility becomes you. Your poetry sings. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I love your poetical dialogues about writing poetry. Everyone has them too; but only you can put such words and meanings with clarity. Sometimes we get near our target; and sometimes farther away, but it is always in the striving where we find so much happiness; isn't it true?