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Falling into the Poem
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025    Rated "G" by the Author.
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-- Falling into the Poem --

by John Herlihy

 

Falling into the poem,

Descending into the words.

Floating down thru the air,

As free as primitive birds.

 

In a blanket of flowing waters,

Coated by enriching silts.

Awash in lilting surround sound,

My heart trembles, then wilts.

 

Encased within a hollow drum,

Rhythms reverberate as a hum.

As rain drops falling into the sunlight,

As moonglow illuminating the night.

 

At ease in the cocoon of a butterfly,

Nestled amid the feathers of a nest.

Reveling in the lantern of a firefly,

Lost within the poem is my quest.

 

Words as sparks igniting to flame,

Verses as children without blame.

Falling into the poem without fear,

Trusting beauty lies everywhere.

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Copyright © John Herlihy

Thursday 16 January 2025


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 Reviews of "Falling into the Poem"
Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on July 2, 2025
I must say John I have been enjoying what you share with us. You really have a way with words that reel me into your poems.

Rose

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on May 3, 2025
AHHHH...THE MUSE, JOHN! HE HAS ENGULFED YOU AND I LOVE IT! THANK YOU, MY FRIEND FOR THIS KEEPER. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed on April 8, 2025
This is truly a thing of beauty, John.


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