Poetry

 Pen paper and mugs are part of my life but words are an integral part. I enjoy reading poetry as opposed to studying and learning poetry as had to be done in school. During those many sleepless nights, I  have come across some wonderful websites all to do with poetry. I am just amazed at how a poet can put a few words together and conjure up images that are as vivid as an artist’s painting. It is pure alchemy. I came across a contemporary poet Eileen Carney Hulme. Her poetry seemed to just lift off the page. She was born in Scotland of Irish/ Scottish descent. Here is just one I would like to share with you. It is from her poem The Letters I wonder if you keep the letters still, spidery and blotted now, like old days remember sunlight burst that inspired those winged words