My River Flows Of Onyx Ink

Why I Write

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can say the things I secretly think

In a place where words are allowed to flow

My river runs of onyx ink

My wild flower thoughts allowed to grow

 

I can let the feral horses of my mind run

To the place where my soul reaches

Lines of geography matter none

I’ll take them to grassy meadows or sandy beaches

 

I can tell a little story now and then

Make up a complete and utter lie

My imagination controlling my pen

Fact or fiction- it still might make you cry

 

I can tell you how much you mean to me

In a place where it would be quite ok

To use the word LOVE like it is free

Like there is no social debt to pay

 

You may know me inside and out

Perhaps better than I know myself

What my heart is really all about

My chapters in books now off the shelf

 

Is wanting my depths your secret goal?

Read between the lines, My Love

You’ll read me and learn my soul

Search the below and the above

 

Then as I travel on unpaved roads

You will give to me the courage I need

By deciphering my secret codes

Planting for me your thoughtful seed

 

I write that you may know me, My Dear

That you will see all that I am and more

Sharing thoughts and memories, even fear

For ‘tis you that I adore

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem told a beautiful and powerful story of love and friendship. I tell the young people. Slow and easy. Make every moment worthwhile. Not wasted emotion. I like the pace of the poem. We allow few people to see into our heart and minds. Complete poem was outstanding. I like the way you ended this poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[OT]

ah the powers of the imagination!! my type of poetry - creative! ha - I love all of this - the onyx ink rivers - I see them! strong images here! nice!!

[time to face facts]

great and awesome poem!

[Goodbye]

Well, what writer couldn't relate here, my dear!

Well done - I'm enjoying your writing very much!

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the imagination is as far reaching as we can conceptualize it.and you have all the elements in this well thought out piece of writing

[AbbeyLyn]

I really liked the first stanza of this poem, because that's what writing is to me, too; a release from a world where people are so judgemental and harsh that it's frightening to express true emotion.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

The power of the pen is a gift from God and how we use it is up to us... we have to think of the endless possibilities... you can tell a true story to capture hearts... express your emotions to let others know they are not alone or create a story to entertain people who need an escape from the outside world. Needless to say I love this piece and what it expresses.

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

I love your pages~ your calligraphy in the most graceful curves stroke across fine parchment as only a lady can truly relate in grace to the world~ beautiful~ m'lady~

[Dream Weaver]

Damn! I just love poets and writers!
This was and is simply magnificent...