A Writer Observed

A moment captured.

A Writer Observed

An aged hand passes over a single candleflame

Thoughts dance in sway to the fire's charm

Eyes glow with a gentle, golden warmth

A smile arises upward, stoked by a sudden inspiration

Pen scorches ink to an untouched field of paper

As thus begins a new chronicle of a writer's imagination

Reviews

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

it is amazing what can spark a grand tale or pleasant poetry. to think where that creative measure rests within each of us and is ignited somehow. I do wonder if all have it and only some of us use it. I think it just comes out different in left brainers :) Really got me thinking early this morning. Thank you!

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

I think that's part of the fun of it, the mystery and all as one ponders where that "spark" comes from... and how it is ignited can happen so very differently to. For some its a traumatic even, while for others it could be during that peaceful moment. I feel that in each of us, we ALL have the ability, to listen to "the voice in your head"... I think it really just boils down to the willingness to not only listen, but to act on it as well.

[Cherrie Palmer]

...and so it is for writers everywhere. The mind stills and imagination floats to the top.

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

Aye tis true, I have found personally that the mind often imagines most in the moments of stillness. It is a wonderful sensation.

[Onlyme]

Delightfully inspirational and like a cinematic movie opening up before my mind and eyes. As I read your words. That come alive upon your expressed thoughts written down. Eloquently done, your muse is certainly going to inspire others with this exceptional piece.

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

Thank you so much Dawn! I'm so thrilled you were able to enjoy it too seen like a "cinematic movie opening" as the narrative I aimed to create was meant to instill such a picture in the reader's mind making the poem come alive to an extent.

[Onlyme]

my pleasure. :)

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

And as the flame burns the colours therein scatter upon the page- the thoughts are played the storys staged- historys made- wonderful- how i love to watch the flame 🌹

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

A very nice way of putting it, and glad it seems that you have enjoyed this wee poem.

[Ryan I]

Wow, that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of good writing! Thank you for sharing!

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

Thank you so much, very encouraging to hear that!

[andrew mitchell]

Are not all memories a sepia moment passed. Nice work.

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

What a unique way of putting it, and quite true. Thanks!

[Lyn Anderson]

You have captured the "ah hah" moment of writing perfectly.

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

Thank you! Twas my exact intention of this piece.

[Lorry]

Nicely captured my friend. This does hsve a golden flamed glow about it, much like the sepia tones of the photo.
The last line, as well as the smile, give it a feeling of renewed inspiration after knowing confusion at the well having dried, until now. It is one of my, and likely our topics to write of, as there are so many different ways of expressing it, depending on our emotions.
Come to think of it, I haven't written of writing in a while... Hmm, maybe your inspiration is contagious :)

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

Thank you so much, and you have seen exactly what I was more or less subtly hinting at in those last lines with that smile, that it indicated the chance that perhaps that is one "feeling" which was felt or thought during that sudden and precious moment and flare or imagination/inspiration.

[Ayvid N]

A very visual poem indeed. The flame, the glowing eyes, the pen scorching ink are all very invigorating and inspiring to the reader. Your words left me with a good feeling and a lot of warmth today morning. Thank you so much.

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

My goal with this particular poem is to hopefully inspire my fellow peers and writers about their writing and ways of finding inspiration. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.

[Chris Shaw]

I love how you have expressed the process of finding that inspiration to write. Your poem is also very visual as well as being creatively penned. All good wishes.

Chris

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

Thank you so much Chris! I must confess, this wee poem is probably one of my own most favorite that I've made up within 10mins of thinking as it came to me quite just before retiring into the evening after such a long day... my pen was "scorching the paper" that evening to capture the moment as fast as I could lol.

[IWAZHERE]

Absolutely captured. Each word in this poem is used to carefully depict the scene. "aged hand", "dance in sway", "stoked by a sudden", "pen scorches ink", and "chronicle" are just a few examples of my favorite word choices and phrases.
In the first line you may want to consider saying "A single" because the theme of leaving out the article isn't seen anywhere else in the poem.
A comma isn't necessary in the last line, unless you're going for a pause which would make sense.
This is well written and, as you say, captures the moment.

[Carthage Thorne| The Wildcard]

Actually you caught one of my errors, as it was meant to be all along said as "A single".., thank you for the tip on the last line too. After reading it outloud a couple of times the flow feels better without the comma. Thank you so much for your feedback, much appreciated!

[IWAZHERE]

. pleasure