Half the process is feeling something deeply enough and being vulnerable and risking appearing foolish to say it. That's when the words come easy but you do have to put yourself out there and sometimes

BTW, I read your last two posts and left comments - I realized I wasn't following you - I corrected that :)

I tried to upvote but realized it was past 7 days - I liked this post and the Biblical quote which is very similar to what I was thinking lately - I've been taking Vitamins D3 and C to boost my immune

The Mitch Albom quote was a fitting commentary on your poem which is a paean of praise to your mother and very touching, Michell. It's too bad the Youtube link didn't work - they're tricky at times - I

Hi Michelle, Sometimes I'm prompted by what I read - tonight's poem, for example, was inspired by the Schweitzer quote, combined with my emotional responses to nature on my daily walks. I think for me

I noticed a few of the late night hosts had piled on the beef during quarantine - I don't get it - it's physical distancing not inactivity! My daily step count is the highest it's been over the last 3

You'd think physical fitness would be a job priority, not coffee and doughnuts, lol

Thank you, Michelle - I love trees especially in spring, but they seem so confined in the small spaces we give them -and feeling confined myself this spring...well, you can see where this went :)

You make an excellent point, @williams-owb - I know critical commentaries give the impression that there is a 'correct' interpretation of a poem, but the truth is that works of art, especially literary

Thanks so much for your encouragement, @hivebuzz.

I really appreciate your feedback, @dreamingirwin - Every time I return to a poem I see something different - another facet that catches my eye - another aspect i could have pursued. I don't think a work

Thanks, @dreamingirwin - it's a conflicted poem - dawn is the loneliest hour and it heightens the isolation writers experience. The robin mindlessly pecking the lawn is no different than I pecking at my

Thanks, Jana :)

Love that quote in English or Latin - love the sentiment - You are wise beyond your years, my friend - I. Ephesians 1:17-19

la poesía se pierde en la traducción, pero queda suficiente de este sentimiento para afectarme

A very thought-provoking post, lydon - the one thing that struck me is that the business owner or investor has to get started early because time is a factor here too - there are always limits in the physical

Very insightful, @cannabisguy420 . Thanks for commenting :)

Thank you for your encouragement

Hi Lydon! Great to hear from you. I love that quote from my favourite author, anon, LOL!! Still praying for the 3 of you - Hope Abi and Toby Joan are safe and sound and you guys are weathering the corona

I respect the fact that some people take the time to encourage daily writers - we're not perfect but we try to give a little each day - any encouragement is really appreciated :)