Love Poem: On My First Inkling of Soaring Words
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Written by: Andrea Dietrich

On My First Inkling of Soaring Words

A gift received when I was young I have no more.
It sparked my interest though it was so deep.
Its verse was somewhat prose; its words would soar
straight to my soul and not put me to sleep!

Kahil Gibran, its author, was most wise.
Part poet and philosopher was he.
Another book I got, also a prize,
contained more feminine type poetry.

Its thoughts were clear; it was a sweet book of
romantic verse with metaphors sublime!
Sara Teasdale’s title, “For Those Who Love,”
enthralled me with pure poetry in rhyme.

I never could have known it then, but I,
would also one day see my own words fly!


Written Aug. 2016 
For 'A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE no 1213' Poetry Contest