Poetic Writing...A learning process

I recently read the writings of a few poets and was impressed with their poetic abilities. I also took note of the various forms of poetry they created. Many of which I was unfamiliar with, which isn’t odd considering I have only worked in a couple of forms. So I am making an effort to expand into other forms of poetry.

Also in an effort to improve my creative writing I just purchased Three Great American Poets and plan to spend time reading and studying the writings of these poets.

Now for some of my writing:

Below is a Tanka, and the second one is another Haiku.

Lost deep in my thoughts,
In search of inspiration,
I pick up my pen,
And transfer the images,
To the paper before me.

Always she loved me.
I weep and place the flowers.
Rest in peace mother.

Awaken by my Thoughts...

Sometimes you just can’t sleep, and tonight is one of those nights. Seems like a good time for writing some poetry. If I can empty some of the thoughts in my head then maybe I’ll get some rest…

A couple of Tankas, and Haikus

small quiet cafe
the smell of fresh brewed coffee
stimulates my thoughts
and awakes the world in me
trying to escape my mind
______________________
sleepless night again
still haunted by the voices
disturbing my peace
echoing within my soul
I long for sleep’s sweet escape
______________________
the night is quiet
something eerie is out there
hiding in the dark
______________________
gently the moon sits
like a pearl in the night sky
soothing is its glow