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The Dance of Inspiration

Sometimes you have to give up to get ahead

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Comment from Paul McFarland
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An unusual way to express how you get your inspirations. For some reason, ideas for poems come to me as I witness what is going on in the world. Once in awhile writer's block will set in but not often.

 Comment Written 18-May-2022


reply by the author on 19-May-2022
    Thank you, Paul :-) In truth, I'm not often blocked, but I do find the best ideas come once I'm already writing so the trick is usually just to get started!

    Mike
Comment from Teri7
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Mike, This is a very nice and very well written poem about The Dance of Inspiration. I love your comments. Sometimes we just need a little nudge to get us started on a great poem or piece. You used very good descriptive words and very nice imagery from the art work you chose. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 18-May-2022


reply by the author on 19-May-2022
    Thank you, Teri :-). I'm thrilled you enjoyed this one!

    Mike
Comment from royowen
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I think this is a great usage of both form and them, it bounces along at a brisk rate, well rhymed, articulate, and enough abstracting and ambiguity to make it skilfully and thematically perfect, well done FF, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 18-May-2022


reply by the author on 19-May-2022
    Thank you, Roy :-). This one was a pleasure as it almost write itself.

    Mike
reply by royowen on 19-May-2022
    Well done
Comment from Raul1
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I have enjoyed reading your poetry. Well written. Well done. It is clear and concise. The sentences flow with clarity. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing! Good job!

 Comment Written 18-May-2022


reply by the author on 19-May-2022
    Thank you, Raul! I'm really glad you enjoyed it :-)

    Mike
Comment from Jumbo J
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Hi Michael,
A very wonderfully presented and written poem.

Especially enjoyed the whole first stanza...
An eddy forms from paper dust
and waltzes on the breeze...
yes, it leads one's thoughts into a magical dance.

Well done Sir!
I did enjoy reading your art... you turned a wonder into form.

With our thoughts we create...
melodic neuron's spark.

Kind regards,
James.

 Comment Written 18-May-2022


reply by the author on 19-May-2022
    Thanks so much, James. Yes, the first stanza was what kicked things off. I was glad I managed to tie it back in at the end.

    Mike
Comment from juliaSjames
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What a charming poem, Mike. The lilting words dance on the page. Isn't it wonderful when inspiration answers one's call? I couldn't pick a favourite stanza, the poem is a cohesive whole. Lovely.

Stay safe and blessed, Julia

 Comment Written 18-May-2022


reply by the author on 18-May-2022
    Thanks so much, Julia. This was one of those that just comes pouring out. I'm really glad you enjoyed it :-)

    Mike
reply by juliaSjames on 18-May-2022
    Like a genie from a bottle
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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The rhythm of this poem is very good. I read it twice because it was so beautiful. I'm glad you decided what to write. Thank you for sharing it with us. The artwork is perfect, it sets the mood.

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 Comment Written 18-May-2022


reply by the author on 18-May-2022
    Thank you, Barbara :-). This one was ready to come out - very little involvement needed from me!

    Mike
Comment from Beri Bee
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Would exquisite be a superlative to far? I'm keeping this one to read again. Transcendent? That's the way a dance feels and you've chosen the metaphor I love the most. Free. The first stanza is my favorite. There's nothing like a Viennese waltz. It's indescribable, and yet... there it is... a poem.

 Comment Written 18-May-2022


reply by the author on 18-May-2022
    You'll make me blush :-). I was thrilled with that first stanza - it came so naturally I was almost suspicious. The rest of the poem is in service to that initial image. I'm so glad you liked it!

    Mike
reply by Beri Bee on 18-May-2022
    As I read it felt inspired! (Where does that kind of inspiration come from--just WoW)
Comment from jessizero
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I did indeed enjoy the read. I love the line about setting the dancers free. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful poem here, and best wishes to you.

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 Comment Written 18-May-2022


reply by the author on 18-May-2022
    Thank you :-). I'm thrilled you enjoyed it.

    Mike
Comment from Jay Squires
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It would be criminal not to give you my last six for this piece of creative brilliance. It had been so long since I've read any of your stuff, Michael, that I was beginning to wonder who this FLEEDLEFLUMP is that pops up on my queue for those I'm following. You must have been away for a while. Now, I can see why I originally started following you.

Thank you for inspiring me with your poetry!

 Comment Written 18-May-2022


reply by the author on 18-May-2022
    Thanks so much, Jay :-). It's almost 8 years since I was last active, which I wouldn't believe if it wasn't for the dates on my older posts! I'm really happy you liked it.

    Mike