It is strange to hear my words Read back to me. I don't think I wrote them To have them ever leave the page. I think I only write What happens across my brain When my feet are too weary To dance anymore.

Stasia Ward Kehoe
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It is strange to hear my wordsRead back to me.I don't think I wrote themTo have them ever leave the page.I think I only writeWhat happens across my brainWhen my feet are too weary To dance anymore" is a poem by David Whyte and it perfectly captures the sensation of what it feels like to write poetry. It is nice to read your own work and to hear your words come back at you.

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