Diving into word pools

So are you ready to dive into word pools? I've learned about word pools years ago;and,this is my first time using it with poetry! Better late than never. This is how I did it. I went to my handy Thesaurus. I picked 20 words randomly and used them to write poems. You can pick any number. You can search for words in any place: dictionary, encyclopedia, songs, etc. The way to find your words is endless. I say let your imagination run wild.

Here is the twenty words I picked:

Dangerous, Ocean, Muse, Bloom, Coy, Dillydally, Enigma, Gossamer, Haunt, Icy, Love, Madly, Naughty, Vintage, Phoenix, Explore, Carousel, Melody, Wandering, Pool

Here are three I did so far. I'll be working on more poems with this word pool and post them later on this week.

"Carousel"
I hear the Carousel
with it’s vintage melodies
start up again
at the edge of
secret pool for lovers
I wander over
dressed In my
ocean blue dress
I choose the battered Phoenix
to ride
as I madly wave
my hands in the air
feeling free...

"Him"
In dreams
he haunts me
with his dangerous eyes
and his coy smile
I awake aching
with love
I madly still have
For him.

"Time"
Death has ripped its icy hands
on my heart
I am left to wander
in an ocean of memories
I wish for more time
to explore
and wander the world
with Sean
but
our time has
flown away
on gossamer wings.

I encourage you to try your own word pool. You are welcome to use the word pool I did. Please do share your poems, I love to read them. I know there are other bloggers celebrating Poetry Month. I found Khaled posting his favorite poems every day for the month. Go on over and check out his wonderful blog.

As always, Sweet Dreams to you all.