Spell Words
Spell Words
There is good reason
spellcasters and poets
drink from the same well.
Words shape thought,
thought forms expression,
expression shapes intent,
and then the magic happens.
Just the right word,
in just the right spot,
said just the right way,
casts every spell ever.
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This Quadrille (44 word poem) was prompted by the word SPELL at DVerse Poets.
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Love, love this! Yes, "spellcasters and poets drink from the same well." Gorgeous write, Christopher. ❤️
ReplyDeleteVery tight and enjoyable quadrille; bang on message. I would only add that when those perfect words are verbalized, the delivery constitutes 50% of the magic.
ReplyDeleteI like your perspective comparison. You are right words matter and can help or harm!
ReplyDeleteI really like this--yes, exactly right!
ReplyDeletePerfect, I know this well. Love this one!
ReplyDeleteVery true. Lovely poem. :)
ReplyDeleteWell said! The pen and wand are not so different! ✒️✨
ReplyDeleteWhat we name makes our world. I really like, "spellcasters and poets
ReplyDeletedrink from the same well." Let the magic continue.
Indeed Christopher.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week
Much❤love
That first stanza - love it
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe we do drink from the same well. We hope our poetry is spellbinding, right? I enjoyed this very much Christopher ☺️
ReplyDelete"spellcasters and poets drink from the same well" and that last stanza - perfection.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more, Christopher! Your words always cast a spell.
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