The poet writes the tune she hears
Within her heart and head.
The sound perceived by reader’s soul
May track a different thread.
The poet sings of moon and stars
That bring new life to love.
The reader cries for lover lost
To the heavens up above.
The poet’s thoughts turn to the sea –
The waves that ebb and flow.
The reader hears the mournful din
Of seagulls as they go.
The poet follows footprints as
They mark a vengeful path.
The reader finds a promise in
The poet’s song of wrath.
The poet writes the tune she hears
Within her heart and head.
The sound perceived by reader’s soul
May track a different thread.
–Dawn Cawthon Behrens
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Grandawn - Aging Semi-Gracefully 
Grandawn,
I do wish you would write more poetry like this. You have such a gift. I believe that with years we find our muse. The tragedy is that it oft comes late in life. To share such a gift may be the greatest legacy we can leave our grandchildren.
Mike Patrick
http://thepoetsquill.wordpress.com/
Thank you, Mike, for such kind words! I have promised myself that I will write more this year – to have that outlet. I really appreciate your words of encouragement.
Thank you!
Dawn
Poking around your blog a bit…came over via onlycin. This is so true!
Lovely poem, GD, and very true too!
Beautifully written, Grandawn.
just stopping by to say hey 🙂
Very well done.
Thank you, Tokeloshe. I’m so glad you enjoyed reading it.
Thanks so much for the glimpse behind your eyes!
I’m so glad you enjoyed reading the poem, Paula.
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Gorgeous post and poem!
We see the world behind our eyes . . . and rarely share the same vantage point.
Thank you! And thank you for referencing my poem on your blog! As I mentioned to Cindy, this poem was partly inspired by conversation in comments on her post “Head On Collision”: http://theonlycin.wordpress.com/2010/05/27/head-on-collision/#comments. You were involved in that conversation. 🙂
Years ago one of my first poetry professors made a similar point…it took a while for the lesson to sink in….the poet’s words are seen through the experiences of the reader which may or may not be the same as the poet’s…how well you present this in your poem.
Thank you slpmartin. Your poetry is so creative and interesting. I really appreciate that you read my attempts and leave such positive comments.
That is just what I’ve tried so often to explain, I may quote you on this one in the future grandawn!
This poem was partly inspired by conversation in comments on your post “Head On Collision”: http://theonlycin.wordpress.com/2010/05/27/head-on-collision/#comments. In fact, I started the poem in the comments. 🙂
The reader can only dictate the ending if they were the poet as well… How I wish I could write like this… 😦
Thank you for your kind words. Your writing is so creative and fun to read!
You never cease to amaze me…..so many talents I didn’t know you had! Beautiful!
Thank you JoAnn. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
That is so beautiful Grandawn!
Thank you, granny!