Sometimes I can’t help myself…I have to write until I’m "done". And that means breaking rules, even self-imposed ones.
I’m drawn to this photo and the ideal it represents; once I began writing a poem, I needed to complete my thought. It took more than 40 words, so hopefully this once, you’ll forgive me :).
Or, if you wanna stop at 40 words? The cut-off is "Never" ;).
Can’t wait to read YOUR response–have I mentioned how much I love this photo?
In her, affections pour
She looks at him with star-filled eyes
This man, she does adore.
Her beauty in and out
His faith, his love, his wisdom
Never does she doubt.
He passes on important things
Oh, sure, NOW you tell me I can break the rules. Well, I kept mine under 40 words with much editing and revising.
Beautiful. I so saw my own grandfather in that poem.
Girl, THIS IS SO GOOD! I loved it. You are going to make so many of us tempted to “cheat” on our limit of 40 words because so many of your photos, like this one, are so thought and word provoking. You’re killing me! I promise, for all of our sakes, I’ll try to stay within the guidelines. I’ll try!!!
Nicely done Robin. Your words here paint a beautiful picture of the grandfather/granddaughter relationship.
Once I saw the picture the other day I knew I’d participate. But getting another poem out of me was something else so I settled for a post.
Eve, isn’t rule breaking all about asking forgiveness rather than seeking permission? 😉
Tammy, then you are BLESSED and dearly!
Peculiar, this is the first time I HAD to go over…NOT something I plan to do again (at least, anytime soon).
Robert, heck, I don’t care “how” you play along, just that you DO! Poetry isn’t for everyone, but it’s often how I see a scene…they kind of just write themselves in my mind :).
I WAAAYYY went over. I totally forgive you. I’ll follow the rules next week. 🙂
OH – Almost forgot. Very lovely poem. Similar line of thinking I went done, only you were way more brief and poetic. 🙂
The extra words were well merited. Lovely picture, lovely poem.
Another beautifully written poem. I think this was a good topic.
I love this piece! It says exactly what the sculpture said to me…LOVE IT.