I shall not write again

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    I shall not write again


    I shall not write again!

    You’ll find my paper blank.

    I shall not lift my pen

    If there is none to praise or thank.

     

    Is it of love, of time, of life?

    What’s it about that I must write;

    what views must I express

    when swiftly precious thoughts take flight?

     

    How much can I elaborate

    when there is none to say?

    if there’s no essence in the words

    how can I write, I pray?

     

    I shall not spill my ink in store

    on lovely words and rhymes

    that ears can easily adore

    but convey empty lines;

     

    just like a drizzle from above

    where light disheveled clouds abound

    whose tears dry up before

    they quench the arid ground.

     

    Shall I write of the sky, the sea;

    simply because they enchant me?

    But if their splendor’s known to all,

    I can portray no more to thee.

     

    Yes, I can write a thousand more

    yet not delight on even one

    for none my pleasure can restore

    if I can’t find my purpose done.

     

    It’s worthless wasting wondrous words

    if I can’t touch the hearts of man.

    If there’s no glint to reach this end,

    I shall not write again!



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    stefy commented on I shall not write again

    04-01-2010

    I like this style...........................................................

    blackfootlady commented on I shall not write again

    12-12-2009

    Next,just kidding....Your so good i will look at more of your poetry,Ty for the write,Never quit just write .write.,write.........CHURV

    zaphnathpaaneah

    12/13/2009

    thank you for reading and for the encouragement. zaph

    jademelissa74 commented on I shall not write again

    12-12-2009

    This is an amazing creation. You have crafted a masterpiece, indeed. Each line contains the passion of a true poet. Great job. Thank you for sharing!

    zaphnathpaaneah

    12/13/2009

    thank you too for liking the poem. zaph

    stellar commented on I shall not write again

    12-07-2009

    I love your classical style..the form with rhyming and rhythm is sweet to the ears and the sentiments it voice out is quite heart squeezing....Of course you should right again!!!

    zaphnathpaaneah

    12/08/2009

    i gave up on the measure which i'm usually strict with and the perfect rhyming scheme on this piece for the rythm. i really appreciate that you noticed. zaph

    summerrose35 commented on I shall not write again

    12-05-2009

    I enjoyed this very much! Thank you. I feel this sometimes too!LOL

    zaphnathpaaneah

    12/06/2009

    i'm glad you enjoyed this one. thanks for dropping by. zaph

    The true philosopher and the true poet are one, and a beauty, which is truth, and a truth, which is beauty, is the aim of both.

    Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet (1803-1882)

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