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GUT FEELING

a sensational poem

By Babs IversonPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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GUT FEELING
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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 bThroughreeze can be described through language that evokes the reader's sense of touch."

Thank you for reading! Appreciate your support and encouragement!

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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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  • Mike Singleton - Mikeydred23 days ago

    I remember this, great poem

  • Denise E Lindquist12 months ago

    Very good Sensational entry 😊💕

  • Beautifully written and touching

  • Misty Rae12 months ago

    There is indeed a sixth sense and often it's stronger than the other 5. Well done.

  • C.Z.12 months ago

    Very nice!

  • Really a great poem. 👍🏽

  • Sorry I missed this first time round. Excellent challenge entry .

  • Pauline Fountain12 months ago

    A masterful piece for the ‘Sensational Challenge!’ ‘Intuition tacitly confirmed that you were gone.’ Pauline 🌸

  • Cendrine Marrouatabout a year ago

    Well done, Babs!

  • Tiffany Gordon about a year ago

    Powerful! Very well done!

  • Ward Norcuttabout a year ago

    nice poem, Babs

  • Stephanie J. Bradberryabout a year ago

    Your poem covers the loss of sense in all aspects when someone or something is lost.

  • Brenton Fabout a year ago

    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.

  • C. H. Richardabout a year ago

    Well done Babs ❤️ Reminder that each soul comes with their own senses and how we connect to them ❤️

  • Gina C.about a year ago

    Aw, this made me tear up. ❤️ Wonderful emotions here!

  • Heather Hublerabout a year ago

    Wow, Babs!! This was incredibly well penned and emotional. Really great work :)

  • Novel Allenabout a year ago

    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!

  • J. S. Wadeabout a year ago

    🥲 So sorry Babs ! ❤️

  • Mariann Carrollabout a year ago

    You are on a roll with these poetry 🥰

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Very well done.

  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    Love it, Babs!

  • ❤️Good slice...

  • Dana Stewartabout a year ago

    Good job, Babs!

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