Inhale and Exhale

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Poetic Inhalation contest sponsored by Dilly Dally.

Inhalation of certain scents fills me with inspiration Fresh brew urges me to write something worth being read But I sigh at a blank page. Good intentions filled my head "Inhale for inspiration ~ Exhale to prevent stagnation" Maybe that would help me absorb fragrant wafts I sniff instead of finding some repugnant. That's a big "What if" I want to write a decent rhyming Sonnet in what seems to be one single, solitary breath... one that flows like smooth currents in streams without one damned damn created by me

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Mike Gentile

Date: 1/20/2024 5:38:00 AM

The catalyst for inspiration is so interesting to read and yoursLin, informs with such poetic prowess! I can surely relate! Happy Saturday! Here's to words flowing freely!

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2024 11:32:00 AM

Thank you very much, Mike. Have a great weekend, and congrats again on your potw.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/19/2024 11:02:00 PM

Nothing beats sights and smells to give us that much needed inspiration when our 'muses' are not forthcoming. Good luck Lin and enjoy your weekend. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2024 11:32:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. It's a bit chilly here, but no Isha.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/19/2024 5:36:00 PM

I loved the phrase, 'inhale for inspiration...exhale to prevent stagnation' Beautiful thoughts and the perfect idea, reminds me of my yoga days. I like the idea of write a decent rhyming Sonnet in what seems to be one single, solitary breath...have a great evening, SAra

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2024 11:31:00 AM

Thank you, Sara. So many things can be inspiring for us to write poetry.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/19/2024 11:22:00 AM

- From time to time we need a creative push ... the reasons for inspiration can be very weird and different - Best wishes in the contest, Lin - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 1/19/2024 2:15:00 PM

We do, and we're so diversified that we don't all react in the same manner to the same things. Thanks for your contest and weekend well wishes, Anne-Lise. Hope yours is great as well. I've been watching a series filmed in Norway... so beautiful.

Jay Narain

Date: 1/19/2024 10:49:00 AM

The spirit of yoga helps. Poem is nice.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/19/2024 2:13:00 PM

Thanks for your idea, Jay. I've never tried yoga.