We need to be sensible, we’re told,
yet if we forgo the sensitive, our poems won’t unfold.
I prefer mystery and magic to battle the cold
of those who always say “not that way” in a scold.
May we find a way that our souls can hold
a certain routine while we create our own mold.
I love this Pam, and it’s so true. We really must be prepared to overrule sensible sometimes if we’re to let in anything new, otherwise nothing new will come and nothing creative can happen. Lovely poem, and with you 100% my sensitive sweet friend! AND I got to be first to like it! Now THAT’S made my day! Love, Harula xxx
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What a joy to see your response as the first one, Harula, since I admire your poetry and your “sensibilities” so much. ❤
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Well narrated.
Have you read about the uncommon sense theory which lead to the discovery of quantum mechanics?
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No, I haven’t heard of this theory, but I think I’m going to like it! “Uncommon sense” – what a great phrase.
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Yup.. that phrase actually attracted me too… if you have some science background too (I Donno much about you) definitely the area is worth exploring
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That’s lovely, in all aspects. It reaches deep. Yea, much like. 🙂
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Many thanks – to our creative side…. always!
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🙂
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You are quite right, Pam. The poets of the world often highlight injustices as we are sensitive to people and emotions.
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Agreed, Robbie. And the poets of this world are brave enough to let go of sensible and embrace their sensitivities. ❤
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Pam, I’ll always go with the magic and mystery! 😀 Being told to reign in the creative spirit and be sensible is a sure way to erase the gift of imagination! Beautiful and thoughtful reflections! Hugs, my friend! ❤️
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Here, here! And there, there, everywhere, where magic and mystery occur. ❤
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Great writing Pam, I love the play between sensitive and sensible.
Yes, without sensitive poems won’t flow but a dollop of sensible won’t harm.
It need to be of another type of sensible though, not totally bound in rules.
Don’t tempt me to give examples.
miriam
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Ohhh, Miriam, I would LOVE to see your examples! Hopefully I am tempting you… ❤
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You nailed it, Pam! You said so much about creativity in so few words.
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Why thank you, Molly. I’m really working on “flash fiction” and “flash non-fiction.” It’s amazing how much can be told in a few words (in which I just used too many words to explain that). 🙂
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Haha! It is hard to use a very few words. I struggle with this all the time. I started reading Twin Desires last night! It has me hooked!
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My hope is that you didn’t get much sleep last night because you were up late….reading. 🙂
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I kept the light burning later than usual. 😴
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You said it: mystery and magic. Your poem rings true with me, as I find my way. Happy Easter to you and yours.
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Happy Easter to you! Easter is a beautiful example of mystery and spiritual magic.
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Sense and Sensibility. 🙂
I suppose the key is finding the right balance.
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Still working on that…. 🙂
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😉
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Nothing beats mystery and magic. Wishing you and your family a wonderful and peaceful Easter.
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HAPPY Easter to you, Jill. Wishing you flowers, peace, and …. hummingbirds. ❤
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Love this, Pam! Although we have to live in reality, stepping into mystery and magic is the KEY to not only Happiness, but Health, and Flow. Beautifully written!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Thank you so much! I’m guessing you agree with me that mystery and magic help us survive the reality. 🙂 xo
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Absolutely!
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See, I knew you were a believer in magic. 🙂 This poem is so You! Love it. ❤
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I’m jumping in joy that you think this poem is “so” ME. Yes, yes. And yes I believe in magic. I just haven’t found my dragon yet…. ;-0 🙂
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Dragons can be quite metaphorical, Pam. The ones in my woods are the protectors of the imagination. 🙂 I’ll bet there are some tucked away in your home or yard too. You might go on a quest to find them. ❤
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I’m searching. Late last night I was awakened by a hoot (owl, I presumed), a scritch-scratching (wind moving branches outside the window), and then a low long sweet tune, not bird-like, not coyote or cat. Perhaps my dragon is beginning to come closer so I can see/hear her. ❤
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I’ll ask Tornado Boy if those are signs. I think he’ll agree that you are surrounded. 😀
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A scold will ire me up! 😉
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As it should. Let’s ignore the scold and go with the BOLD power of sensitivity. 🙂
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I like the way you think 😉
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🙂
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The freedom of the spirit, the freedom of the mind, the freedom of the poet – it’s all good. Nice poem, Pam. Happy Easter weekend.
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Cheers to those freedoms – spirit, mind, and our poetic tendencies. Happy Easter as you wander in beautiful poetic places.
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Amen to that, Pamela.
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❤
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To Pamela of the Warrior clan,
Your ‘Magic and Mystery’ makes me too bold, perhaps, but I feel your lovely refrain needs more than just an ordinary, thank you, to wit:
“What do sentimental poetic words mean
in the scheme of things?” asks a man of greed.”
“So glad you ask, you pompous ass
who hires and fires disregarding soulful need.
They mean that man must feed his soul
as well as pay his rent.”
“Gibberish, a man does what he has to do,
just as it was meant.”
“Of course, you fool,
but, with a heart of good intent.”
“Get out of my office and
have your inanity.””
“Gladly, Sir, but accept,
please, my profanity:
You damned disgusting fool.”
“My, my, my man, you’ve gone
and lost your ‘cool’.”
Warrior friend #1 – BRC
(Oh, incidentally, I saw you and your book in the ;Warrior Alumni Magazine!’ Jolly good show, dear Pam!) ♥♥
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Haha. I loved your poem, Billy Ray, as the man of greed scolds – he’s so clueless. Sad, but Karma will get him in the end (we can only hope).
Thanks for the kudos – I was so grateful for that two-page article about Birds of Paradise!
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May beautiful Karma follow you every step you take! ♥♥♥
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🐣 Happy Easter you sensitive creative lady!
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Happy Easter to you, you fantastic “sister.”
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Of late, I have developed an appreciation for fantasy, magic, and paranormal worlds. I mean, why not? Maybe I’ll try Second Life.
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Yay, Jacqui. Yes, fantasy/magic/paranormal worlds help us realize that there is no “normal” world. At least not for the sensitive. 🙂
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Yes!!! Don’t let fear of being rejected, ridiculed, or misunderstood stand in your way . . . you can’t please all of the people all of the time. When you feel inspiration tugging on your sleeve, be curious and follow it to see where it leads. Curiosity and Creativity are congenial companions.
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Five stars for the awesome alliteration! May CURIOSITY and CREATIVITY always be our congenial companions.
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Magical and lovely, Pam. I wish you and your family a blessed Easter. ❤
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Easter is a beautiful time of restoration, regeneration, and release from the sensible, if you ask me. To our sensitives sides! xo
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We all need a balance of sense and sensibility in our lives. Your poem is perfect and reflects your philosophy of life.
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Thank you, Darlene. Happy Easter – your Instagram/FB photos of Spain’s celebration are amazing.
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It has been an amazing Holy Week here! I hope you are enjoying Easter as well.
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Snow’s melted, trees beginning to bloom pink and green, daffodils as yellow as sun. It’s a good Easter. xo
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You have to let go of sense to let your imagination soar. Great poem to emphasize freedom as it nurtures creativity.
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What good is sense if fairies and dragons and elves are knocking on your door, asking you to come out and play? 🙂 xo
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You know I’m with you on the magic and mystery Pam. Sometimes I’m too sensible, but there’s always that sensitivity that brings on the magic!
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Andrea, your writing includes magic in every post, every story. I have no doubt you are filled with sensitivity. ❤
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Your thoughts are not old,
And now we’ve been told.
In reverence I hold,
My friend, Pam, so bold.
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And this is why,
I cannot lie,
you always bring me
a happy toothsome smile.
🙂
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Oh, Pam, I see now you’re so good,
Till now I never understood,
The depths of your creativity.
Just shows you my naivety.
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🙂 I cry uncle!! 🙂 xo
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Yes, one of us has to be mature enough to put a stop to this!
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Oh, the times I remember as a child trying not to cry “Uncle” when my dad tickled me. Then I got smart and started shouting: “AUNT!” 🙂
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A true leader of the women’s liberation movement.
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Nice post. I don’t think much creativity sprang from common sense.
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🙂 I think you’re absolutely right. 🙂
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You strike a nice balance, Pam, your sensitivity allowing you to create rhymes that ring true.
I try not to be like Jane Austen’s Marianne, who let her passions rule, nearly dying from walks in the cold rain, thinking about Willoughby.
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When younger, I think our sensitivities could overwhelm us (think: passions and pain like Austen’s Marianne). It takes a bit of maturity to figure out how to balance the sense with the sensibility, for sure. ❤
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Love it! 🐰 Wishing you a Happy Easter Weekend, Pam! xo
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Many thanks, Bette. To Easter eggs and funny bunnies hiding in our flowering azaleas, leaving us the gift of spring and hope.
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Gifts, indeed! ♥ xo
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I LOVE this poem. You might get me to love and understand poetry yet. I’m a VERY sensible person!! But even more sensitive and I love magic and mystery above the sensible. They would be my first choice. I cannot be sensible when it comes to books or creative materials. Oh dear. Maybe I’m on the wrong shelf. See what you’ve done to me? Haha. 🙂
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I LOVE your response. I think this poem was meant for you. And I think your response has opened up an understanding within yourself: you’re more sensitive than sensible. Aha! Now go read a good book. I think you’re ALWAYS on the right shelf. ❤
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Pam a beautigful message for living outside of the box and creating our own way. Happy weekend to you!
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To ignoring the box and playing outside it with the visiting fairies and elves who show us the way, Sue. 🙂 Happy Spring- may your snow be melting and your flowers soon blooming. ❤
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I loved this piece.
I wish I could wax poetic.
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Just waxing is fine – the poetry will come later. 🙂
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Magic and mystery work for me all the time. A lovely poem.
Happy Easter Pam.
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Happy Easter to you, Cheryl. Your photography is magical and creative, full of sensitivity! ❤
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This is beautiful, Pam. Very wise words!
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I’m touched that my CREATIVE poem touched you. To our sensitive sensibilities! ❤
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Beautiful poem… ❤
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Thank you, Kim. Happy Easter! And give Grace a hug from me, will you? xo
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Absolutely! It was an awesome day and she got lots of love and attention. I pray I have her a lot longer than the dr thinks… 💜
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I lean toward the sensible. 🤣
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I love your sense of humor, oh Goddess of Kathy. ❤
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How lovely! Have a Happy Easter!
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THANK you, and Happy Easter to you. A late Easter this year, so we’re celebrating that there’s no snow on the ground, and plenty of colorful eggs under the azalea bushes. 🙂 ❤
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Nicely done, Pam. 🙂
If you check my post today, you’ll see we both have creativity on our minds.
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Creative minds think alike…. 🙂
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Here’s to our own molds! And to talking pens. 😉 Mega hugs.
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Haha. You gotta admit, a talking pen would make a great story…. 🙂
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Yes, Pam, YES! What freedom there can be if we dance to our personal rhythms. Lovely!
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I’m dancing away, Debra, and I know you are too. ❤
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You nailed it Pam, creativity and imagination are rarely sensible.
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Sensible is overrated. 🙂
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Lovely and oh so true!
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I like this, Pam, that we keep the routine but create our own mold. I can’t see myself doing laundry and chores all day without letting my creativity has a chance to shout. Thank you for your poem.
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Thanks for enjoying my poetic creation that is, in a way, a prayer and a plea that we all feel free to follow our own creative mold. xo
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I like your sentiments here. Sensible has to go out of the window sometimes for our true colours and true voice to show. No holding back 😀 Mystery and magic sounds nice anytime too 😀😀
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Yes, may we always fee free to SHOUT our creativity!
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Lovely and wise words, Pam, and so eloquently expressed. I was just thinking about this today, actually; thinking about all the writing teachers and writer’s groups that kinda steered me off the track when I was young. Thank goodness I had a chance to mature and make my own decisions; continue to shape my skills and craft the way I thought was best. Thanks for this great post.
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Jet, this is one of the things I encounter as a creative writing teacher (and yes, I taught Creative Writing for FUN in Tiburon/Belvedere for 15 years!) – so many men and women come to me downcast about their writing because a ‘teacher’ had told them they didn’t ‘do it’ the right way, or that they shouldn’t write about a certain topic, etc. How I love watching the expressions on their faces when they’re allowed to shine their own light in their own words, in their own creative writing, without being told “NOT THAT WAY.”
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I have an ultra-sensible side to me which has absolutely interfered with my creative, risk-taking side. My sensible side won out most of my life. I have to remind myself that it’s had its turn. Time for creativity and risky business to get some airtime. 🙂
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Ohhh, Kate, I know exactly what you mean —- how we battle with our “practical” side and the other side that says “forget about what we SEE – write and think and experience what you FEEL” For me, my battle is getting “out of the clouds” (as I’ve been accused of doing) and trying to be more practical. Well, you know what? The clouds are much more fun up here. 🙂
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No you definitely have to let go pf the sensible to create poetry. I enjoyed this insight..
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You are a true poet – I just have “fun” with my words in rhyme and words-so-fine (from time to time). Thanks for following me at Roughwighting! I’m inspired by your new book and your promotion. I wonder if Rob does trailers for other authors?
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Thanks, happy to be here:) There is fun in writing poetry for sure. If Rob did trailers for authors I’m positive they would be spectacular!
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