By Blessing Graced

Reflectively, at peace within my mind
my thoughts upon the words I have to say
though lacking much it's richness that I find
for I am blessed to write them all away.

So often all the words that I have penned
have been the only voice I've ever had
and turning to my dear and trusted friend
I've often sought the comfort of my pad.

Even at a tender age in time
when the only things I had were words and prayers
child like I'd soothe myself in rhyme
as God watched over me and eased my tears.

This gift to me stands high among the rest
and by Gods grace I know I have been blessed.





Inspired by Brian Strands My Sonnets contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 2/27/2009 1:49:00 AM
very well donE!! this sonnet is very well written... lot of passion... cannot be out done! ~ Arany
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Date: 2/25/2009 8:23:00 AM
Your girl the dumb dumb LOL you beat me out and I try to teach you..OMG..am I red in the face. Love & Light Debbie
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Date: 2/15/2009 12:30:00 PM
Robin, You are indeed "blessed" with great talent. I am posting an attempt at a footle and dedicating it to you. See "To Robin Gass." Best wishes, Carolyn
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Date: 2/5/2009 2:31:00 AM
A MASTERPIECE! Robin. Congratulations on your win in Brian's sonnet contest. So well deserved. Love, Lainie
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Date: 1/31/2009 6:46:00 PM
Congrats Robin...Geat job!
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Date: 1/31/2009 5:35:00 PM
Congratulations, Robin on the first place win. Well deserved with this beautiful sonnet!! :) Love, Carrie
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Date: 1/31/2009 8:44:00 AM
Robin, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! No surprise here! Hugs, Donna G.
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Date: 1/30/2009 3:35:00 PM
Dear Robin - Congratulations of your WIN in Brian's contest! Peace always, John
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Date: 1/30/2009 12:39:00 PM
Just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on placing first in Brian's contest to my other comment. Way to go! Keep up the good writing. Karen
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Date: 1/30/2009 8:45:00 AM
Exquisite! Faultless cadence and rhyme, and sublime sentiment... Love and hugs, Keith
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Date: 1/30/2009 5:38:00 AM
Congratulations Robin on your First Place win in Brian's contest! Way to go! Love, Shar
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Date: 1/30/2009 1:25:00 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Robin.If you soupmail me a forwarding address I will airmail your prize.Rgds Brian
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Date: 1/29/2009 1:56:00 PM
Wonderful Sonnet. You do have a gift of sharing your beautiful heart. And we are lucky to have the joy of reading it. Good luck! Love, Shar
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Date: 1/29/2009 1:29:00 PM
This is a great write, Robin! Looks like we have a few things in common. What you express in this poem rings true for me as well. Also, I LOVE Dean Koontz! (As you commented on Karen's poem).Have a fantastic day! Donna G.
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Date: 1/29/2009 1:10:00 PM
Lovely sweet words to this amazing sonnet! Wonderful Robin! Best wishes in the contest...a wonderful entry! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 1/29/2009 12:33:00 PM
What a beautiful message in this sonnet. Nice use of this challenging form. Good luck in the contest. Blessings to you for sharing your thoughts with us. Karen
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Date: 1/29/2009 12:20:00 PM
yes, you have the gift. you can tell by the lines that mean... or have a way of reaching into the heart and rhyming with what you have. we share this. John H. Loving III
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Date: 1/29/2009 10:33:00 AM
This is a beautiful sonnet Robin. Great depth to the piece. I am glad that you reaching and freeing your mind to travel with your pen. Great luck in the contest.
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Date: 1/29/2009 9:36:00 AM
Very beautiful Robin, you revealed your deepest thoughts and emotions here..I know what it is like to respond to paper with all that I feel. At times I cannot say things aloud but it sure helps to write them down, I write when I'm angry,sad, happy,confused, no matter what I'm feeling I write. God is watching over all of us and there is nothing he can't do..You have truly been blessed by God with this gift of poetry and so many other wonderful blessings.. Give him the praise..Lovely Write*Tyesha
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