GUT FEELING
a sensational poem
You had a way with words.
But, now,
I can't taste your sweetness.
I can't smell your essence.
I can't hear your unique voice.
I can't touch your soft skin.
I can't see your exquisite body.
Intuition tacitly confirmed
that you were gone.
Writer's notes: There is a sixth sense intuition sometimes referred to as gut feeling. All the senses inspired my poem.
This poem is submitted to the Sensational Challenge. "The Prompt
Write a poem inspired by the five senses.
The five senses - sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell - are not only the key ways in which we interact with the world around us, but also the key ingredients to crafting a sensory poem that can transport the reader to another place and time.
Through a sensory poem, a poet can evoke emotions, memories, and experiences by using descriptive and emotive language that engages the reader's senses. A sunset can be described through the use of vivid colors and striking imagery to capture the reader's sense of sight. The aroma of freshly baked bread can be depicted through the use of sensory language to activate the reader's sense of smell. A cool breeze can be described through language that evokes the reader's sense of touch."
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About the Creator
Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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Comments (27)
Oh this one is sad 😢
You have a way with words to bring across to your audience with such ease, something so obscure, that it can be felt through our memories of moments much like it, and through our hearts the torture we feel when reality isn’t matching up with our intuition.
I remember this, great poem
Very good Sensational entry 😊💕
Beautifully written and touching
There is indeed a sixth sense and often it's stronger than the other 5. Well done.
Very nice!
Really a great poem. 👍🏽
Sorry I missed this first time round. Excellent challenge entry .
A masterful piece for the ‘Sensational Challenge!’ ‘Intuition tacitly confirmed that you were gone.’ Pauline 🌸
Well done, Babs!
Powerful! Very well done!
nice poem, Babs
Your poem covers the loss of sense in all aspects when someone or something is lost.
so sad but so well written!
Absence, does it make the heart grow fonder, go wander, or simply miss someone/thing it can no longer even define? Evocative.
Well done Babs ❤️ Reminder that each soul comes with their own senses and how we connect to them ❤️
Aw, this made me tear up. ❤️ Wonderful emotions here!
Wow, Babs!! This was incredibly well penned and emotional. Really great work :)
It is usually never wrong, this thing called intuition. Listen with our hearts and inner being. Hugs into a wonderful day.
This one hit me so hard! I should have listened to my gut feeling but I didn't. Awesome poem!
🥲 So sorry Babs ! ❤️
You are on a roll with these poetry 🥰
Very well done.
Love it, Babs!