A pen
filled with possibility
from which potential flows
creates the pattern
of a life.
A dot
insignificant yet magical
leads to another
and another
until a multitude of dots
become the lines
of a life.
A character
inscribed in hope
etched in promise
captivates
and inspires those around
to build the dream
of a life.
A sketch
flourishes and grows
envelopes one
then more
until a painting exists
that illustrates the meaning
of a life.
A figure,
full of passion
brimming with integrity
and purpose
that sparks and burns
in all who touch
on its life.
A signature
is left, indelible
in ink that never fades
on lives touched
and loves lost
as time is stolen
from a life.
A mark
remains, permanent
in ink that endures
leaving hearts broken
but lives enriched
as goodbyes are said
to a life.
A pen
filled with memories
from which reminders flow
creates the imprint
of a life.
For J x
© Sara Murray, 22 October 2015
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Very thought provoking Sara. I love the idea of marking in ink the various stages of life both happy and sad.
Thank you Jo, I’m glad that you liked it x
I love how you describe facets of an ink’s purpose here. Some are small, some are big, but all are significant. It’s quite thought-provoking as Jo mentioned above. The cadence is lovely as well. I like how the words flow with a rhythm. Another lovely piece of work, Sara. Thanks for sharing and hosting us today :) Have a fantastic weekend!
Thank you, it was one of those ones that kind of wrote itself, I’m glad you liked it x
This is amazing….really beautiful and I keep reading it.
Are you going to put these into a book? You’re so talented, Sara! X
Ah, thank you so much Tracy, that’s a really lovely thing to say. A book, gosh, that’s a thought!
So beautiful! I found myself going through so many different emotions as I read it! Wonderfully written xx
Thank you so much Becky x
I think your poetry is beautiful, very elegant with your words and packed with emotion
Xx
Thank you Tracey, that is very kind of you, I’m so glad you like it x
This is one of my favourite pieces of yours. It is really evocative and so well formed. Really beautiful. #prose4t
Thank you so much, I’m glad you liked it x
This is so clever – you have depicted so many different uses for ink in such beautiful ways. Another stunning piece of writing. Thank you for linking to #Prose4T Hope to see you tomorrow x
Thank you Vicky x