Michael Jordan Poet Couplet

Become a Poet

I know nothing of meters and such
Never was one to read poetry much

Spent most of my life in the dark
A lost soul trying to make his mark

To free myself of my own plight
Picked up a pen and started to write

No idea what I would write about
I opened my soul let it all pour out

Lost in the plight of father time
I wrote out rhyme after rhyme

Through my poems it occurred to me
I’m no longer bound my mind is free

And with-in that freedom what I found
Every beating heart has its own sound

Many years later and free of the dope
I found in the Lord a brand new hope

Straight from my heart I hope I show it
It was truly my fate to become a poet

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Belinda Parish February 13, 2009 at 10:42 AM Absolutely!! Very well put. Good write.

Arany P. February 8, 2009 at 6:33 AM That was how I started to write poetry as well! No idea of the forms, no idea of syllables, never read poems before! You are truly gifted! I like reading your work, cause you write what you feel! good job ~ Arany

Sharon Winter February 7, 2009 at 9:49 AM Check your soup mail Mr. Poet. : ) Love, Shar

Michael Degenhardt February 4, 2009 at 9:04 AM A poet to me is one who reveals himself to himself through words and art. You learned more about yourself by writing did you not?Yes, my friend you are a great poet. Michael

Deborah Herber February 3, 2009 at 9:04 AM I don't know how you do it! Your words come to life--making me feel and see--You are a talented young man! Keep up the awesome work! I love reading your treasures!

Mary Duhart January 30, 2009 at 4:55 AM Awesome write. Your poems bring healing and therapy to others that read it. Great write.

Michaela Payne January 26, 2009 at 9:09 PM awesome! I believe you are supposed to be a poet, with your amazing and honest words they reach our hearts and feel what you feel. This is amazing Michael, you are truly blessed :) Love, ~Michaela~

Christine Portwood January 26, 2009 at 6:47 PM very lovely work hun. May God bless you and your work.

Elaine George January 26, 2009 at 1:55 PM And a great one! dear Michael. Just to let you know , I will be away from the soup for awhile. I promised myself I would complete my novel this year, and the only way I can do it, is to give it my full attention. I will be checking in from time-to-time. In the meantime, I will be thinking of you. yf4l. Love to you and your family, Lainie

Barbara Gorelick January 26, 2009 at 12:35 PM Michael J...You have the ability to show your true feelings..it's not always enough to able to write if you dont have the soul...you do. BG

Deirdre Omaidin January 26, 2009 at 12:15 PM Honesty spillled out from your pen What a clever piece you wrote then. Very well done I think this is a very clever poem. REgards Déirdre Ó Maidín. Thanks for noting my poem on Berlin

Tyesha Ehigiator January 26, 2009 at 10:47 AM gift as I believe I do and you let it shine so beautifully.. I enjoy reading your work...Excellent write Michael.. as always for you..God Bless You And Your Family...*Tyesha

Tyesha Ehigiator January 26, 2009 at 10:44 AM You show it beautifully!! through all your struggles and battles in life, you are now able to write about and share with others what you have been through as well as what you have accomplished..That is something awesome to be proud of..As I was growing up dealing with life the best way I knew how, being afraid to speak out against the pain I was suffering, I just started to write, all my deepest feelings..Maybe I thought that no one would understand, But paper understood.You have a true cont~

Sharon Winter January 26, 2009 at 9:49 AM And so many people are so glad you did. So therapeutic and healing, your gift of faith combined with your talent of writing ~ a winning combination, for you most importantly, but for others as well. Love this write Michael. Love, Shar

Serenity D'Nae Montgomery January 26, 2009 at 9:29 AM Wow...it IS my fate too or so I believe.

Robin L. Gass January 26, 2009 at 7:45 AM Wonderful write, Micheal. The freedom that writing gives you shines through your work I can relate because it helps me free my mind, as you saw this morning. Thank you for your comment. :) Love and best wishes always, Robin

Brian Strand January 26, 2009 at 7:37 AM It was indeed Michael..one season leads to another...let your talent continue to create.Rgds Brian

Carrie Richards January 26, 2009 at 6:56 AM No doubt about it, Michael...you have a poet's heart! ~ Love, Carrie (ps...reminds me of my dad, who had no formal education, quit school early, was a cowboy at heart, yet he wrote beautiful music and poetry all his life...it was in his soul).

Sean Kelly January 26, 2009 at 6:41 AM You make it look , easy MJ . We know , life has'nt been easy , in those " dark days" , but the light is shining , so you write onnnnn ...

Frank F. Atanacio January 26, 2009 at 5:32 AM I like this read MJ --yeah you are a poet.. and you show it :)