Finding My Way to a Poem

Inside the Atrium at Moca

Last night I participated in an Open Mic Night

at the amazing Museum of Contemporary Art

here in Virginia Beach

It was a summer celebration of the Arts

with Poetry, Interpretive Dance, Comedy, Guitar Music and Art!

It was a perfect Tuesday Evening.

The tables were covered in

brown wrapping paper

and a bowl full of crayons was provided

(always nurturing the artist within us)

So to calm myself before my poem reading

Yes

I created a small Zendala!

They are truly a part of me now.

My precious friends Jack and Judith

 (taking in all the poetry they heard)

they have been my writing mentors,

my poetry cheerleaders,

my friends in the written world.

How I value their encouragement in my life.

Even their gentle nudges and pushes

to step out there with my writing even more!

Writing is a huge part of my life.

Poetry is an even stronger force.

It is who I am,

It is where I want to express

my truest self,

I am in love with the writing life!

So I decided to share my poem with you today!

I have many Poetry moments here on my blog,

today is even more special

sharing what I read out loud last night.

Finding My Way to a Poem

Life moments come

I choose not to forget

Experiences of where I have been

My pen finds it way to the page

For here ... here on the page

they seek refuge and meaning

They don't often rhyme

my sentences you know

but they have their own

kinda rhythm and flow

I write for myself

and sometimes I share

to kindred hearts like mine

who are willing to hear me

just finding my way to a poem

(this poem was written on Summer Solstice 2013)

I encourage you to step out of your

comfort zone

try something new,

meet new people,

expand your horizons,

for there is a beautiful and artistic world 

out there 

just waiting for YOU to explore!

Donna Lee