Monday, April 15, 2019

Poetry is a Burning Blessing



Poetry is a Burning Blessing

your pen -- the matchstick;
ideas -- tinder, kindling, fuel;
poetry -- the fire


©Mary Lee Hahn, 2019


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3 comments:

  1. Heidi MordhorstApril 15, 2019 at 6:35 PM

    Oh yes. I find myself surprised that I've never come across this metaphor before.

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  2. Molly HoganApril 16, 2019 at 6:19 AM

    Yes! Love this, Mary Lee!

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  3. tanita✿davisApril 18, 2019 at 3:59 PM

    Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn. - Thomas Gray

    Love it.

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