Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

Advice To Move On In Life

In my late 20s having got wed
but in the following year a broken heart
my love passed away to heaven above
a difficult first few months at the start

But someone gave me really great advice
don't feel alone get involved for good
as had a stammer all of my life
start a stammering adult group if I could

In this forget my own troubles
so together with therapists did unite
encourage others along so to speak
so all in unison join to fight

Really felt being able to help others
who had the same struggles just like me
added to my confidence a real boost
in this self-help call, we all did agree

So although my speech didn't improve much
we contributed together with all be there
although that group no longer does exist
for a few short years our cares we did share

(This is written about what advice offered in my life has been the most beneficial.)

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Anne-Lise Andresen February 25, 2020 at 8:41 AM - Heavy to bear grief alone ... many need someone to share with ... and we can learn from each other ... a sad story but still beautiful, Gordon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gordon Mcconnell February 25, 2020 at 9:33 AM Hi Anne-Lise, Thanks for your kind words and hope all well with you. Blessings and hugs, Gordon

Sandra Adams February 24, 2020 at 8:25 PM hardship and loss can cause much pain and other things can follow... glad your friend gave you good advice and that you have that group... wonderfully penned poem my friend... love this... hugs and blessings! Gordon Mcconnell February 25, 2020 at 2:44 AM Hi Sandy, Glad you loved it and thought it wonderful. This group was over 30 years ago but was effective at the time. Hugs and blessings, Gordon

Carolyn Devonshire February 24, 2020 at 2:40 PM Gordon, do you know that Joe Biden stuttered as a child? I had a dental problem that caused a lisp until I had speech therapy. I'm sure there are many people who benefited from the support of the group you started. This is an amazing self-help poem. Very well penned! Gordon Mcconnell February 24, 2020 at 3:02 PM Carolyn, That's interesting about Joe Biden, many actors have stammered in their early lives, Bruce Willis had a severe stammer till he became an actor and in fact, a lot of stammers go in for amateur dramatics, they become a different person acting out the part they are playing. I am pleased you enjoyed my piece, Have a great day, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos February 24, 2020 at 11:57 AM Hi Gordon, It is a comforting feeling to share the same worry or problem with someone who is going through the same ordeal. Love this poem Gordon. Sure you are looking forward to Spring Blessigs my frined, Jennifer. Gordon Mcconnell February 24, 2020 at 12:58 PM Hi Jennifer, Glad you loved it and so true what you say.yes looking forward to spring but at present it feels so far away with sleet and high winds again this week.Blessings my friend, Gordon

Paula Goldsmith February 24, 2020 at 10:36 AM Sorry for what happened. Loss is hard. I just went through it with my brother. It was great you could get help and you can help others. In life we can help each others. I have had a few friends that were a huge help to me. Have a wonderful day............... Gordon Mcconnell February 24, 2020 at 11:04 AM Hi Paula, Sorry to hear about your loss of your brother and good that you've had help in your time of need. Hope you have a great day, Blessings,Gordon

Suzanne Delaney February 23, 2020 at 1:19 PM Hello Gordon: You are a communicator and that is the main thing. More ways than speech to do that and in your writing you have helped a whole new set of people. I look forward to reading more of your poems. SuZ Gordon Mcconnell February 23, 2020 at 2:15 PM Hi SuZ, thanks for your encouraging words and trust all is well with you. Your bio is really interesting having travelled in many parts. I'm in Scotland, I look forward to reading more from your pen. Blessings,Gordon

Darlene De Beaulieu February 22, 2020 at 5:18 PM Hello Gordon McConnell, you got good advice when you needed it. So you should be abe to benefit from it now. have a nice evening my friend. Gordon Mcconnell February 23, 2020 at 2:54 AM Hi Darlene, Glad you liked it, have a nice day, Blessings, Gordon

Tom Cunningham February 22, 2020 at 1:29 PM I find it's always best to join a group if you have any sort of disability, just being there is therapy in itself because suddenly you find you're certainly not alone. Well written Gordon. Tom Gordon Mcconnell February 22, 2020 at 2:58 PM Hi Tom, Glad you liked it and certainly all true what you say. Have a blessed weekend, gordon