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Morning flight
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
? In the early morning Doves fly on silver wings Into the eastern sky. I, earthbound hang on the stone sill Beneath the limpid blue And wonder if doves too long to find The magical place of golden light That lies beyond the commonplace Where it is always morning.…
She loses her heart
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
This is a short poem inspired by fellow twitter poet, John Feaster whose original poem you can find here. http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/2e/c2/41/2ec24187ee04304cbf7067f644c67c6e.jpg He came a courting to the door With a smile as easy as could be But my father’s face was set and stern A fisherman was no match for…
Dark
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
? When the waiting grows too hard to bear And the tempest’s din is all that I can hear I call your name and plunge into the swirling waves Let the ocean carry me down into the depths Where only the hollow voices of the lost Echo in chasms…
William Faulkner on what a writer would sacrifice for a good poem — Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
The artist’s only responsibility is his art. He will be completely ruthless if he is a good one…. If a writer has to rob his mother, he will not hesitate: The “Ode on a Grecian Urn” is worth any number of old ladies. – William Faulkner photo credit: Cruscat…
Wrath
Originally posted on The Showcase:
Tender heart strings Plucked to bad rhythm Cacophony and discord Like a wrath – Bled over them. Image courtey: discipledaily.org ? ? ?