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inspiration "the process"
by Rachelle Howeslumped over, stuck in
indian style
(posture still in disarray)
i lean over a nude page,
images festering within
an antsy, exhausted brain.
inspiration, a tricky friend
and foe, ambushes at ideal,
or inopportune intervals...
rushing in like some crazed savior
to unlock the gates of revelation,
or trample insight beneath
unfeeling hooves.
still, in the dim lighting
of a burning wick or flickering lamp,
i play dress up with ink and page,
garnishing the lines in
emotion-soaked images; festering
within an antsy, exhausted brain.
01/22/2002 Posted on 01/22/2002
Copyright © 2024 Rachelle Howe
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Laurie Blum on 08/14/08 at 01:01 PM This is wonderful, full of images that I can most definately relate to. A great POTD!! |
| Posted by Meghan Helmich on 08/14/08 at 01:11 PM antsy exhausted brain. two words that often go together. congrats on POTD. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 08/14/08 at 06:21 PM A fine POTD! The images of the first stanza set a strong tone. Every word here delivers. |
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