HOUR 12

(my own prompt – more of a wrap up really)

Reflections From An Old Poet

 

Rhyming came easy to me

Words flowed, descriptions vividly told many tales

My first poem was in Kimmy K’s autograph book.

(she had to tell me what an autograph book was…haha)

Age 10 maybe

I think I have saved most of them

But they are scattered here and there

I think I have my first after-retirement project

I wonder how many I’ve written

Poems became singing telegrams for some years

That was both fun and scary….way out of my comfort zone

Being a text book procrastinator, I was often finishing those

Little ditties driving to the actual gig…what a daring move!

I enjoy my writing and appreciate it as a talent.

From this marathon I have learned that having time to craft a lovely piece

Is more satisfying than the rush to complete one every hour.

Yet the challenge is just that…..challenging.

I think i was channeling some of those rushed feelings of the

Singing telegram years! Can you say anxiety?

What 2024 will bring to my writing opportunities is anyone’s guess

But for now I thank  all the wonderful poets and organizers for

the love and encouragement of the written word!

Goodnight from Ohio!