Inspiration

This poem is based on the micro poetry of the same name.Read it here

“Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.”  —Leonard Cohen

They ask what my inspiration is 

I say,

a falling leaf 

a withered rose

a shape in the clouds

a long-lost song on the radio

or a sunset

I long to see

They ask what drives my magical quill

I say,

A lover’s secret desire

a mind brimming with emotions

or sometimes my heart

set on fire

They asked who is your muse

I say,

a giggling baby

a dancing diva or 

an enchantress 

or sometimes the

daily grind of my mundane life

makes me put my poetry into 

a beautiful use

They ask what keeps you going

I say,

my poetry is my religion

and I worship no one 

but 

my words

which keeps the elixir

of life within my veins

flowing.

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