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Only a Poet

In this world of many sorrows there are champions I know, who flip life's coin over, and head's up, they show. Because only a poet can see the ugly that's here. And write something beautiful with others to share. So God bless all the poets who see life's other side, and who write to inspire where once sorrow did abide. .

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Robert Nehls

Date: 10/12/2015 5:40:00 AM

Hi Darlene. There is a world of truth in your wonderful poem and I agree. As poets we have a great opportunity to bring light to the world. God will be our guide, my friend..... Robert.

Darlene Gifford
Date: 10/12/2015 9:34:00 AM

Good morning my friend, Robert, and thanks for your comments that are so much appreciated. You, also, are bringing light to the world with your poetry. ~~~Darlene

Daire Kia

Date: 8/27/2015 6:57:00 PM

What a lovely poem! and so full of truth, you truly are a poet, well done!

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/28/2015 9:14:00 AM

Thanks, Daire, your comments are encouraging and appreciated. And I will be reading more of your poems as well. Friends in poetry, ~~Darlene

Mike Martin

Date: 8/20/2015 10:02:00 AM

So true! Only a poet ever could.

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/20/2015 10:21:00 AM

Thanks, Martin, for agreeing with this poem. I appreciate your visit to my poems. ~~Darlene

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 8/19/2015 4:15:00 PM

You've hit the nail on the head, Darlene

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/19/2015 5:39:00 PM

That's reassuring! Thanks, Jerry.

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/18/2015 5:07:00 PM

Very inspiring poem. Truth in the fine telling. I see beauty in all poetry even the dark that tells of man's sorrow , woes and misdeeds but best are the uplifting, loving and sharing writes. A7 on this fine poem.

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/18/2015 8:07:00 PM

I appreciate your comments, Robert and the 7. Thanks for liking this poem.

Carol Eastman

Date: 8/17/2015 7:44:00 PM

A very beautiful piece... So true!

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/17/2015 7:53:00 PM

Hi, Carol, your nice comments are much appreciated.

Matthew Anish

Date: 8/10/2015 5:44:00 PM

Liked the last stanza a lot. Good show! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/10/2015 11:27:00 PM

I'm glad you liked it, Matthew, and peace to you as well. ~~Blessings, Darlene

Paul Callus

Date: 8/10/2015 1:22:00 AM

A lovely Monday morning to you, Darlene! This first poem I'm reading today is aptly written by one of those capable poets mentioned in it. May your muse keep you pleasant company:) ~ All the best. // paul

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/10/2015 8:29:00 AM

Monday morning sunshine to you also, Paul. Thanks for reading my poem and I wasn't thinking of myself when I wrote it, but if any of my poems uplift and inspire, then that encourages me to keep writing. And may your own muse continue to be as close as your shadow. Friends in poetry..~~Darlene

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/7/2015 10:25:00 AM

It is truly a blessing to write with so many talented poets. Love this poem. love phyl

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/7/2015 10:45:00 AM

Hi, Phyllis, Good morning! I'm glad you liked this poem. From your picture, you look about my age, maybe younger. I'm 78. So happy you are here on the Soup. Blessings, Darlene

Jan Allison

Date: 8/7/2015 4:48:00 AM

This is lovely Darlene - something we can all relate to:-) hugs jan xx

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/7/2015 6:24:00 AM

It just came to me! God is good. I'm glad you like it, Jan. Thanks

Kevin Leake

Date: 8/7/2015 4:29:00 AM

Nicely written Darlene, I enjoyed your piece Best Wishes Kevin

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/7/2015 6:26:00 AM

Hi, Kevin, thanks for reading my poem and for your comments, I appreciate your visit.