Rival Revival - the Spry Sprite of Night that Incites Me to Write
(This Poem was Written to Answer a Prompt Request from Writer's Island for an Entry Including the Words "empower" and "rivalry.")
(This poem was written to answer a prompt request from Writer's Island for an entry including the words "empower" and "rivalry.")
My pen has found its own dear muse;
Although not one that I would choose.
The rivalry of deadlined writes
Empowers me to greater heights,
And thus ignites my writer fuse.
A healthy competition may
Soon drive a writer's block away.
The challenge of a race to win
Can spur an author to begin
A poem, essay or a play.
And so, my muse, I welcome you.
Continue to my thoughts pursue.
Although you cause me to lose sleep,
With dreaming and with darings deep,
I thrive upon our rendezvous.
Published by Linda Ann Nickerson - Featured Contributor in Sports
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11 Comments
Post a CommentFun and truth write, Linda - made me smile (not an easy thing, some Sunday afternoons...smile). Best, Michael
Very well written indeed! great illustration as well.
"Mission accepted and accomplished"-good work!
This is a good and I admire you ability to take the challange as well as love the picture.
Very good - and love the pic, too.
Love this!
Very well written. Excellent work, Linda!
Good Job Miss Linda.ken
Obviously a challenge to which you were well suited.
Excellent use of the words required :)
Nice!