Mirror to My Soul by Heather Mirassou

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My name is Heather Mirassou and I come from America’s Oldest Winemaking Family, I have been writing poetry since I was twelve years old. My favorite poet at the time was Leo Buscaglia, who writes about love. I sent him a letter and a few of my poems and he wrote back rewarding me with a signed book of poetry and an inspirational letter. He said I was a NATURAL POET and I should continue writing poetry and learn and practice as much as I could. I will always remember his influence on my writing and my will to follow in his footsteps. The symbolic interpretation of my last name, Mirassou is: > Mirror of the soul >One who reflects within >The watcher of light >A woman who sees truth beneath the surface
Whirlsong – by Heather Mirassou

Whirlsong – by Heather Mirassou


I usually write Free Verse poetry but after thirty years of writing poetry, I have decided to start writing some strict Forms of poetry. What has kept me from writing poetry in Form? Fear! Fear of failure. Fear of acceptance. Just fearing I am not good enough. Well here is another poem I have written that is not Free Verse. It is in the Quadrille Format. It includes 44 words and centers around the word “Whirl.”

Here we go!

Whirl and twirl, the twilight streams,

Twist of color, woven dreams.

Whirl again, the soft winds sighs,

Twirl of stars across the sky. 

Whirl of heartbeat, wild and free,

Twirl of moonlight on the sea.

Whirl and twirl till dawn's unfurl

Endless dance, eternal swirl.
































































































	
	

	

	
	
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32 responses to “Whirlsong – by Heather Mirassou”



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    Beautifully rhythmic (as usual)
    
and joyous in its imagery.
    
I’ve recently begun a journey into more traditional forms myself after being equally fearful.
    
You seem to be having some success! I have spent the day wrestling with terza rima. An Italian form based around interlocking three line stanzas. It fun and infuriating!.
    
I look forward to more of yours.
    

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      I think I will look that up. I’ve never heard of that. Go for it!
      

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      I’m going to look into that one!
      

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      As usual you were in the spam box. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your feedback.
      
 For without feedback from other poets,
      
I probably would not write. You give me the inspiration to keep writing.
      
 Thank you so much for your kind words.
      

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        I’m always in the spam! I reached out to WordPress and their response was “Akismet is being over cautious” and nothing can be done.
        
Its frustrating, for the very reason you state here. Its really important to give and receive feedback. Otherwise we may as well read our poems to a brick wall.
        

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          I will continue to check the spam box after I post new poetry, because you always comment and post feedback. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment Dom.
          

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    Love how you used the repetione to make the rhythm
    

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      Rhythm is so important in poetry. Thank you.
      

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      Thank you.
      

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      Thank you so much Bjorn. Poetry is not poetry without imagery.
      

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    Beautiful!!!!
    

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      Thank you.
      

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        My pleasure.
        

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    Oh, so beautiful. Got caught up in this whirl of words. 
    

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      PS: “Whirlsong” is a fantastic word! 
      

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      So glad you liked it.
      

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    So wonderfully charming, I smiled all the way through it. Beautifully done, Heather.
    

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      Thank you.
      

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    Thank you so much.
    

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    Nice rhythm and rhymes within. 👏 
    

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      Thank you Shaun. I appreciate the feedback.
      

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    How beautifully done! You clearly have no need to be afraid of form. Instead I wish you much joy in exploring it.
    

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      Thank you so much. I will keep writing in form.
      

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    Hey Heather🫶🏻
    
Your pen has the charm and your ink has the soul🩷
    
Lovely 🥰
    

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    Thank you my friend, I appreciate your kind feedback.
    

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    Beautiful .
    

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      Thank you.
      

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        Welcome my dear Heather☺️☺️.
        

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    I feel Whirlsong dances right off the page, Heather — those “whirl” and “twirl” refrains make the whole sky shimmer with joy.
    

    ~David
    

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    This is beautiful.  Reading your poem is like reading an incantation.
    

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      This one of my favorites. Thank you so much Imelda. I really appreciate you reading my poetry and giving feedback. Feedback motivates me to keep writing!
      

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        :-)
        

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