Never preoccupied by screens screaming
unknown friends, nor business buzzing heads.
Mine sit in wait, pocket ready, stacked bedside,
cursive faded on the bathroom mirror. Ever-ready
to ask courageous questions, reassuring palms
warmly press down on my shoulders. They lead
remind from behind, cocoon me from nightmare bombs
and disappearing green, when my inside raisins.
Trustworthy friends of ink, folded and unfolded
because the need is so great.
© Ali Grimshaw 2018
This poem was inspired by the following quote from John Adams. “You will never be alone with a poet in your pocket.”
Ars Poetica – d’Verse
National Poetry Month – Fall in love with a poet.
Photo by Pixabay free images.
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I think, then, you would easily relate to the stack of ‘papers’ (sticky notes, torn sheets from tablets, napkins) that find their way into my pockets/lunchbox to make their way to my desk every day. 🙂
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I most definitely do. I am the Post it note Queen.
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😂
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There is comfort and healing from writing poetry. Love this part:
They lead
remind from behind, cocoon me from nightmare bombs
and disappearing green, when my inside raisins.
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Thank you for your reflection Grace. It is always interesting to hear what resonates with someone.
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Thank you.
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Thanks for reading.
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this feels somewhat luddite to me, (which i like) delightfully off-grid. oh, and this is amazing: “when my inside raisins.” wow!
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Thanks for the “wow” I appreciate your response.
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Nice description of those pages: “reassuring palms
warmly press down on my shoulders”
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Thanks Frank for your reflection.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come and read Ali’s – “Always – Available 24/7” and John Adams quote too!
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Thanks for sharing.
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You are so welcome! Wanted my followers to read it!
xoxo
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So beautiful!
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Thanks for the compliment. It means a lot coming from you. I really enjoy your blog.
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You are very welcome. I truly feel a high regard for your work.
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What a lovely inspiration and so true!
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Thanks. I am pleased to hear that this resonated with you.
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My pleasure!
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Poetry Guide
Book to
A
SouL
Created
WiTHIN
to Dance
And Sing aGain..:)
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What a gift to receive your poetic reflection today. Thanks for taking the time to share.
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Thanks for a gift
OF inspiration
In the words
Of
Poetry
You BRing..:)
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Ali, really loved this post and John Adam’s quote too! I loved that you got the seed of inspiration for your poem from his quote! I always love it when someone’s word or phrase inspires me! Bravo!
Chuck
Come visit me??
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Thank you. I am always interested in the process that others go through to create any art form. I appreciate your feedback. I will travel over to your site soon.
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I guess i’m like you in that regard too! I am always curious to learn how people get inspired and their process and method of writing!
I appreciate you being willing to spend some of your precious time with my words!
xoxo
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when my inside raisins.
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Thanks Kirsten.
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Great job, love the ending!
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Thanks for letting me know what part you enjoyed most. Make it a great day.
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You are welcome, hope you have a great day too!
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That pocket companion surely is a life saver. I really liked the poem Ali and was particularly struck with the line ‘and disappearing green, when my inside raisins’
Nice to have you submit for our prompt at dVerse. We run a regular schedule of prompts weekly via the team and we’d love to have you post again.
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Thank you for the reflection and your warm welcome. I have been enjoying reading the poems on this site.
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You are welcome Ali. Don’t be a stranger now 😉
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What would we do without those smiling notes. This is lovely Ali.
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Yes thank goodness for the poems in the poets of the world. They help us through the tough times. Have a great day.
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You too Ali.
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