The Elixir of Words

*inspired by the poem"My Words Are Like Tears" by Constance~A Rambling Poet~ Life's been peppered with hopes and dreams And I've been filled up with words it seems Since I was young and till I grow old I'll take pen and paper -turn it to gold So deeply rooted inside my heart I had my words right from the start Forsaking me not in those times of trial Cleansing my spirit if just for awhile Battered and worn these pages be But each one holds a piece of me My soul is painted with every line As life follows its elusive design And when I reach that sparkling gate I'll know this wonderment was my fate The angels will soar and give me lift God will know I didn't waste His gift *For Constance's "I am Sending You a Gift of Poetry,Dear Heart" contest By Deb Wilson This poem really inspired me as I too feel blessed with the ability to put words together in a hopefully pleasing and deeply felt manner as Constance does *