I Shall Not Write In Vain

Inspired by my favorite Emily Dickenson poem, VI (If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking)

My poems may not always hit the right mark.
They may not always create a long-lasting spark.
My poems may not always be
Perfectly metered, long soliloquys.

But if just one of my poems reaches just one ear
To lesson a sorrow or to spread some cheer,
To give some hope or to examine a fear,

I shall echo, with a twist, Dickenson’s deep refrain –
I shall not write in vain.


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2 responses to “I Shall Not Write In Vain”

  1. jolie Avatar

    Your poems have certainly touched my heart. TY

    1. As you inspire me. Thank you!

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