You have hit on two profound observations. First, we do not commit words to memory very easily. If we put them down for a moment, they will surely be lost in the distraction of other things and thoughts. The other is one that affects poets greatly. That is when we write words that have a particular meaning for us (unless we are writing gibberish or nonsense), but, because the words may have many meanings, the reader often mistakes the meaning in the poem for something else altogether. I like to think the more diverse others' understanding of a poem the better. If the poem is fully understood the same way by everyone, it is not much of a poem.

Ron

Dear George - you must be lonely. We all are to a degree. So go out and meet someone. Be in good company and you will be good company. Amen!

intelligent and quite effective poetry ...

George you are far from a poor poet, you are the gem and your writings our treasure
budd

~George~
There is a gem within. Whether capturing or slumbering..me too..
you have captived and wrote these words in true poetry flair
my friend.

Love always,
Lady Mary Ann