Does your poetry come with thought and reflection or purely from inspiration?

Also, how much work do you put into editting?

My poetry comes from all three of what you mentioned and more.

As far as editting, I tend to do very little. I prefer to keep the raw emotion that comes out as I am feeling it.

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This latest poem is tremendously beautiful...but if I may say so, I think the rhythm seems a little forced in some lines. Maybe try:

"Relaxing my soul, I need no longer wait"

"You released my spirit, opened up my heart"

Obviously it can be refined further still, I just wanted to give an idea of what could be done. I don't want to feed lines to you. Aside from those two rhythmic touches, I have to compliment you on your use of rhyme, as well as the sincerity that is in this poem. Kudos to you!

Thank you for your comments Memnoch. It is nice to get a little insight from others. :)

Your words give me inspiration. You write with a feeling and passion that shines through. Thanks for sharing

As usual Angel your words are so graceful and full of feeling. I very much like Discovery. Thanks for the smile you put on my face!

For every personal mountain ones climbs and conquers, many many rocky paths must be crossed. I bet once you reached the peek of your mountain and started to breath that clear air of achievement, harmony followed.

Angel: Thank you so much for these words. They come at a time in my life when the words you wrote sum up my life situation better than I can. Now, all I can work towards and hope for is the final verse..."Finally, the discovery of self, long awaited, I smile as I am surrounded with peace." :)

I can only say that you words reached somewhere deep inside me and touched me. Your writing is so beautiful. It seems that no matter what you write about, you always find a way to express exactly what you want to say. The feelings you express are so true that one cannot help but be touched when reading your words. I can only hope to someday be able to express myself as well as you do.

Thank you all so very much! I have been away taking some "me" time...hence "Discovery" and this morning I was missing my TFP family so much I had to hop on for a minute. I wish I had time right now to respond to each of you as you all have touched my heart in the words you have expressed to me. I can't tell you how much it means.
I'll try and come "home" a little more often and get something posted here soon.
As Always,
~Angel~

Truly inspiring Angel.

Every time I read your words, I feel like I'm immersed in another world. You truly have a way about you. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself.

Where are you? I didn't know you were that lost LOL Come back soon

Damn it Angel next time you are on pm me girl! :)
Just to say hello...as we all miss you here!

Ah, and my dear sweet friends seek me. Thank you for thinking of me. I am doing well and my life is more fulfilling than ever.

I haven't written for some time but I feel myself being driven to the pen and paper as of late. Love and contentment of the soul have a way of doing that! :)

I am finding myself pulled here lately and missing all of you. I'll have to get my "significant other" here more often and TFP will have yet another couple on the board and in the family. :D

Soon...
Angel

Count me in with those that are happy that you are doing ok. I have missed your communications but it is very understandable. I am so glad that you have found some contentment.

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Nice work as always, very touching. Thank you...

Thank you to the King! ;)

Having read much of your work, you always and ceaselessly amaze me. I have always believed writing is a god given talent comming from within and you my dear have a great tap on that. Keep it up

Aw, thank you sweetie. You're a doll. :icare:

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to trust another so - to surrender totally to love...
thanks, Angel!

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your metamorphism at its purest, brought you to the realization that happiness can be had, all it took was to release.

WOW!!!!!

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Nice Work!

One road's end is only the beginning of another. With every ending, there is a new beginning.

We never know what the future holds. If we did, then the path wouldn't be as much fun.

There is no angel waiting for you. Instead the angel is already carrying you to your destination. You just don't realize it yet.

Thank you niceguy! I appreciate your comments. ;)

Yes, I know my Angel is already carrying me, "she" always has. At the time that I wrote this, however, I was unsure if she was still there. I should have known better...she carried me to a beautiful place! :D

Quietude i really enjoyed. Like, whilst reading, i was having fun. i like it when that happens.

Thank you vonstalhein. Not only for your compliment, but for actually reading that much of my work. ;)

Hmmm.......You always leave me speechless when I read your work. You have a way of....

Hahahaha. Such delectable irony.

theres a lot here to take in but....WOW

Angel, I am impressed at, not only the abundance of work that you produce, but also the quality. Keep going girl!

Thank you all so very much! It seems it's been a while since people have read my work. So I really appreciate your comments.
I've been in a bit of a dry spell and haven't written as much as I would like. I have spent less time here in lit also and I need to get back to it. I was so good at reading and commenting on everything that got posted in lit and now there are so many new people it gets flooded in a hurry. I need to be more dedicated!

Thanks again!
~Angel~

talented
 

I very much enjoy your work...you really seem to understand what poetry can do....thanx

Thank you tecoyah. It always feels good to know that my work has touched somebody. ;)

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Beautiful work, as always!

Wow..... You floor me with your words....This poem says so much, All I can say are the most beautiful flowers need the light, and you deserve to see the sun. Don't settle for anything less.

Thank you both! ;)

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You writing brings out such emotion from the reader it is hard to describe. Just let me say, when I read the stuff you write, It Gives me such a feeeling that it inspires me. It is so hard to describe, but it is there. Thanks for pouring out your heart onto the paper, and doing it so beautifully