Mentor Poems | Examples

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Premium Member Reverence I Suppose


I walk the halls of ghosts.
Of all who came before.
The memories of the foundry floor
Reverberate in my mind.
I remember silhouettes of friends;
See them smiling there.
I see toolbags, slung up on their backs.
Hear their crazy laughs.
Their grunts of strain. Their eyes in pain. As bolts found home.

As my mind wanders these halls, still entrenched in work,
Thoughts loop large to previous days.
Wishing for days gone by—to reach and grab a piece.
Stuck in the here and now—more in back than in front.

Training new by old. Futures to reveal.
Fresh hands to shake, and smiles to share...
Toolbags of their own.
Perhaps a sign of times, as future comes and goes.
Perhaps a sentimental fool in hallways, I suppose.         

 - Debra

Premium Member "Good Karma"

Good karma moved quietly,

Revolving back with purpose,

Finding  the hands that gave
Without witness,

Lifting the hearts that remained 
True in the shadows-

Returning softly

Premium Member Honesty

HONESTY



Double dealing yet convincing individuals
Are all over like clouds in the sky even though abominations-
They could be on every corner of every street ignoring the heat
Under their feet as they wait for a new victim or recruit

But you must never be one of them despite their many methods
Of persistently swaying-they will eventually abandon you when it
Benefits them even if you rip a hem-you deserve a better life than
Than that of a Judas Goat`

Never steal nor lie about either yourself or others
It is neither honest nor right to do either even if you can be
convincing and want to ruffle some feathers-leave it to those who
Who enjoy causing trouble and instead huddle with the honest
citizens- your honesty will grow stronger!


What Matters?

To suffer in the flesh, is to evolve in spirit.
Patience, love, or wisdom. A major pivot. 
Life is about what you seek beyond sight.
When you fight for belief to be led by what’s right.
What matters most should gain your best.
What matters less should be slain to rest.

Hazel Dream

She is my dream my best friend.
No one is perfect I know that more then most.
My mistakes are many.
Love destroyed all doubts in Jesus name.
I still believe Jesus is with me each moment.
Hazel eyes her eyes are perfect to me.
Maybe I am a dark horse.
Lights guide me into Jesus hands.
Ambassador of Jesus I trust in You Lord.
My heart belongs to Kami even if next life I meet her with Jesus.
Lord I know You have good plans for me I trust in you.
Thank you Lord Jesus.

Premium Member Simplicity - SK

bears
zilch
malice,
honesty 
his best policy;
a man who lives without pretense;
devoid of an ego and doesn't seek constant praise;
he gives a clear, quiet affection to every single person that crosses his path.


Premium Member The Filament

He served as a catalyst 
for my poetic mood
and experimental dimensions
 in silent rendering, 
with an itch for art forms 
 be it the appetite 
the nectar of a poet                                                            

My endeavor to articulate excels 
 far beyond my perceived horizons
alas jump-starting my muses
 heretofore dormant a bit,
stirring me to excavate 
a font of ideas 
and accelerate with eagerness
 to burst forth 
from mind onto page
 unfurling with words 
hidden beneath my tongue
  that once alluded me, 
I stitch the unsaid into form
   before our intuitive  tryst,
a better mentor I could not 
have hoped for;

British, artist, wordsmith, & troubadour 
of empirical and 
nostalgic emphasis

With pleasure I dive deep
 into linguistic lure, 
    definitions and display
composing in a harmonious dance
lyrics into wordplay
I breathe life into symbols 
 older than memory

If ever there was a lauded semantic
 who rises like a sentient sign 
in a moments demand
stark sensationalist, 
quiet, yet quite quizzical 
 
  It’s Brian Strand

Never Alone

Jesus is with me cause he is my best friend.
Yeshua my Lord Jesus is with me forever giving me comfort in dark times.
Wild spells tried to curse me but I am blessed by my God Jesus Christ.
Key to my Salvation is Jesus who is my best friend. 
Jesus is my Portion and my Creator. I love Lord Jesus. King of my Heart who keeps me forever in the palm of his hands. Jesus walks beside me and he goes before me. Love Is my rock my foundation he gives me Peace. Lord Jesus gives me sight and softens my heart. He gives me life gives me strength. Lord Jesus you alone are God. I trust in You alone Jesus.

Premium Member Who is Good

Who is Good?

Confucius says, "If you are good, that is good;
if you are bad, that is not good?"

Premium Member That's Daddies Girl

You're not my little sister or a cousin, but someone made by me
If I wasn't one before, a man is what you made me be
Yes this is true, your mother did play her part
Three females have a share in my life, with you closest to my heart
Strength usually came from my mother, now it's from you
Making every excruciating work day worth going through
There's always pain when I see tears in your eyes
When it comes to giving discipline, my emotions are disguised
You're my compliment, my angel and my mini me
I would always be your biggest fan, seeing what others can't see
I would always and forever be that first man in your life
The one who knows you well and also how to make it right
I want you to stand up on your own and be an independent queen
Making a success out of life by doing the right thing
You're still a child right now and learning to navigate the world
The years most fathers cherish are the years your a daddies girl.

Premium Member TYPEWRITING MENTOR

Please have a seat
It’s time to learn a commodity
Typing like a PRO
We will go through the method nice and slow
Let your fingers feel the flow
Keyboard leverage
Alpha, symbols and numbers one by one
You will hear the instruction, “UP THE LADDER”
From A up and across
The idea is to have your fingers positioned and accustomed to the keyboard
No rush for speed as the key is accuracy
Hit one letter at a time
Forming lines sentences after another
The more you practice is when perfection becomes esteem
As time accelerates, you will be typing like a moving flowing stream
May the typing input and output be with you.

The Mirror of Character

I would rather be dead
than be alive, 
but I would 
rather be alive,
than have to die.

And as I gaze into
your eyes
I hope
you understand
that I see myself in you, 
and you in me.
So I don't know what 
I should look like when 
you promote yourself, 
but all I see is myself.

Forgiveness is Key Jesus is Key

I see now I was being so crazy
Forgiveness is Key to everything
Love forgiveness is Key
I Forgive myself for my madness
Yes I Forgive everyone for all done against me
Jesus thank you so much for being my best friend
I Love you Jesus for forgiving me 
Do the truth always
The truth is surrender to Love agape Love
My trust is in you Lord Jesus Christ 
Kami put on the full armor of God
Belt of truth
Breast plate of righteousness
feet fitted with the readiness of the Gospel of Peace
Love is key Forgiveness is key
Jesus Christ is Key

Death Defeated

Jesus you defeated death
we are saved because of you Jesus your name is great I know I trust in you
Washed by your blood I am chosen by You Lord
Set apart since birth you made me for your Kingdom
Love is deep inside me your Spirit Lord lives in me now
Changed over night on New years inspired by Her Rejection of Me He did not reject me
Jesus you embraced me though I was broken far from perfect and you Love me
Save us all Lord and You tell me it is finished
Calm the storm and you tell me it is over
Thank you Jesus for everything you have done for me and for us all
I was so afraid before now I have no fear any more
I was so worried about sinning and making mistakes then you told me you Love me
now I have no more fear and I trust In you Jesus
Death where is your sting where is your victory death now that he is risen?
I dream now of peaceful dreams of a kingdom with a King of Kings 
Jesus you are worthy of all glory and all crowns all power all authority
Jesus I love her still now I love them all everyone is your child even if they can not see it
Jesus thank you Praise you Jesus forever Amen

Love is Good

I Love you
we are family
Jesus Loves you
I Love Jesus
Jesus Loves me
hills of gold and silver 
they mean nothing to me
Jesus love means everything
Trust in Jesus he cares for you
He died for you
even if I die alone
I am never alone cause I have Jesus

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Definition | What is Mentor in Poetry?

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