...On Poetry and Fiction - Just "One Word" Away (Author)

 

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            One word becomes one idea, becomes one sentence, becomes one poem, becomes one story. It must start from just “one word”. Today my one word is “Author”.

 

Author

One who brings the written word to life

through the stroke of a pen

or the tap of a keyboard

A writer; a poet; a storyteller

Who writes by night

Who writes by day

and follows that dream

which leads the way

 

Even while asleep, the pen does talk

With body at rest, an “Author” manages to walk

For the little writer in one’s head

tells enchanting stories beyond the bed

‘til morning light tips its hat

The “Author” awakens, just like that!

 

Yes, the one who adorns the blank page

with characters that speak to us;

Characters who perform literary dances

 before our eyes, with little fuss

Just promises of unique journeys

to new lands and wonderful places

Where love, loss, smiles and tears

transpire into images of striking faces

Both bliss and woe it often brings

attached to our very own heartstrings

 

New romances, new lovers, new families, new friends…

New lives, new thoughts, as the winding road bends

New hopes, new dreams

Entwined within a book cover;

Bound by the name of a “Stranger” -

The Literary Lover

…And a title of unknown origin…

No direction; just a hunger from within

Until we turn each page,

and taste life’s glory and taste life’s sin

 

That Stranger is an “Author” you may want to know

Who turns words into magic

and offers you a ticket to the show

Whose only desire

is to befriend and to please

to teach and to guide

and put your mind at ease…

The “Author” invites many

to take that ride of a lifetime

Piloting upwards,

on a lofty, cultured climb

 

An “Author” asks for nothing in return

Perhaps a bit of warmth; a hint of appreciation

…a deep understanding of painstaking efforts,

…daunting sleepless nights,

with ne’er a time for vacation

While they toil away to create phenomenal stories

in worlds of wonder for you

Their one true hope

is that you’ll enjoy the exquisite voyage too

 

“Authors” strive only to connect

and share a literary love affair with All

They wish to introduce you

to “their” enchanting characters from faraway places

whom you may one day call

…Soon to become your newfound friends,

in your many “homes away from home”

Where you may visit any time -

to simply marvel, stroll or freely roam

 

Life, through eyes of an “Author”

is a myriad of images;

A hodgepodge of puzzles, collages

and multiple scrimmages

Blazing with melodramatic scenes

fit for stately Kings and Queens

Collected, studied, interpreted just right

Pieced together and created in ultimate delight

 

Now a masterpiece fit to be shared with the world

So the human spirit may exist

Through eyes of the readers who come back for more –

Clearly within their midst

That “Author” hopes to captivate

through each word to the very end

Brushed with a kiss, sealed with a hug

  and most certainly lovingly penned

 

So if you love “Authors” -

Simply remember who they are and what they do

the next time you pick up a book…

For that “Stranger” on the book cover

desires only to meet you,

and hopes you stop by for a look…

 

(BELOW PHOTOS FROM PINTEREST)