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Encouraging Your Fellow Poets

It's important to bring hope encourage always each other for these dry spells, we know so urgent to spur one another Our words are food and drink for healthy writing sends us ink in our minds, thoughts pour forth transfer to paper what we think When I've written so many looking back on all my words it's astounding where it comes my brain feels like a songbird One wonders for how long? can I come up with inspiration? twenty years now have passed grateful to feel such elation Poetry is a wonderful means for expressing all that's inner get it out there in the open reveal all within this old sinner

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Crystol Woods

Date: 4/28/2024 10:45:00 AM

So true, I get so excited to check if I have messages here after I post a poem! The people in my life are supportive, but they don't understand the way a fellow poet does. I try to always read the poetry of anyone kind enough to read mine. In this way I've discovered some of my favorite poems! Best to you, Crystol

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/28/2024 2:10:00 PM

Thanks Crystol, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it rewarding to read, it's so true about fellow poets understand our writings far more than anyone else. Hope you've had a lovely weekend, keep spilling the ink! Blessings always,Gordon

John Read

Date: 7/4/2023 6:52:00 AM

And it certainly keeps those old brain marbles working Gordon.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 7/4/2023 8:45:00 AM

Thanks John, yes it certainly does indeed, thanks again for showing me FFP forum, it looks good. Blessings,Gordon

Valsa George

Date: 6/18/2023 7:13:00 PM

Poetry is a way of self expression and it gives us pleasure, relieves our mind of depressing thoughts and keeps us in awe of our creativity. As we read our old poems, we wonder from where we got so much inspiration. Dear Gordon, your poetry is always a pleasure to read. Keep penning inspirational poems.... fear friend

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/19/2023 6:19:00 AM

Thanks Valsa, Glad you enjoyed this piece and for your kind encouraging words. Blessings, Gordon

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/11/2023 6:32:00 PM

Dear Gordon, you are such a wonderful friend and your words inspire, uplift and encourage. I'm so thankful that you're here. This is beautiful in every way. May your ink continue to flow. I'm holding your thoughts so close to my heart. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/12/2023 3:13:00 AM

Dearest Brandy, it's always good to hear from you for your words always inspire me so much, thanks so much for always dropping in to me regularly.. Glad you loved this one considering it so beautiful, I am blessed to know you as you're always in my thoughts. Hugs and blessings,Gordon

I Am Anaya

Date: 6/11/2023 6:23:00 PM

I too believe in encouraging the poets, for they so encourage me, Gordon. "Muses ebbed, Coleridge, Dickenson, to writer’s block they'd succumb.. Inspiration depleted, curtains drawn shut, I may never again peak Gloomy den, a chilling season, I listen to the wind, comfortably numb" The Ink Has Dried 10/19/22 Warmest wishes! ~Anaya

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/12/2023 3:08:00 AM

Thanks Anaya, Glad you agreed with my sentiments and enjoyed this piece. Blessings always,Gordon

Judy Ball

Date: 6/11/2023 10:26:00 AM

I have always said that it is a real blessing to read for other poets because when a poet shows you his/her writings that person shares with you a part of his/her heart and soul. You have a beautiful soul my friend. Thanks for sharing with us. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/11/2023 11:48:00 AM

Thanks Judy, So glad you enjoyed this piece and found it a blessing to you. You're a truly great and faithful friend, trust things are working out for you at home, blessings always,Gordon

Gary Radice

Date: 6/11/2023 6:56:00 AM

There is nothing better than encouragement to raise the spirits Gordon. Lovely work. Cheers - Gary

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/11/2023 7:00:00 AM

Thanks Gary, Glad you enjoyed this piece and thought it a lovely work. Blessings, Gordon

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/11/2023 4:59:00 AM

Thoughtful sentiments, Gordon. I concur with the essence of your message. BIG congrats on a long period of poetic achievement. You are indeed blessed with the poetic prowess.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/11/2023 6:48:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, Glad you concurred with my sentiments, also appreciate your continual kind words. Blessings always, Gordon

Lisa Ricci

Date: 6/11/2023 2:40:00 AM

Dear Gordon. Good Morning. I am certain we all second your words and thoughts to which you write with elegance and feeling. I also think your words are exactly why we write and post into the universe. Your entry in its entirety tells the story of poets and writers but the single word of songbird completes the story. Thank you for sharing. Keep on being the songbird. Blessings always (smile)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/11/2023 6:45:00 AM

Good afternoon Lisa, Glad you enjoyed my piece, so thankful for your continual kind encouraging words you always pen to me. Blessings always, Gordon

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 6/10/2023 8:49:00 PM

Thank you, for your encouraging words, Gordon, I am having a 'dry spell' at the moment hopefully something will come to mind soon that will inspire me to write. It is good therapy isn't it? I hope you are in good health and enjoying the week-end. Take care, Shirley

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/11/2023 6:43:00 AM

Hi Shirley, Glad you were encouraged but sorry you're having a dry spell at present, writing is definitely good therapy and hope you are writing again soon. I am in good health and trust you are too, blessings, Gordon

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/10/2023 4:13:00 PM

Everyone could use a little encouragement now and again A good reminder, Gordon! Blessings, Kim M

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/11/2023 6:38:00 AM

Thanks Kim, Indeed we all need regular encouragement, Blessings, Gordon

Bill Baker

Date: 6/10/2023 3:12:00 PM

I agree, Gordon. We sinners have a lot on our minds, might as well share it with others through our poetry. Thanks for the encouraging words, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/11/2023 6:33:00 AM

Thanks Bill and glad you agreed with me, Hope all is well in Texas, its another lovely sunny day here in Scotland. Blessings always, Gordon

Lin Lane

Date: 6/10/2023 2:48:00 PM

Positive reinforcement of each other should be a mainstay of poets on this site, Gordon. Your lines are a good reminder of that. Well written.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/11/2023 6:28:00 AM

Thanks Lin, Glad you found this positive and a good reminder too. Blessings, Gordon

Laura Leiser

Date: 6/10/2023 1:40:00 PM

I can really relate to this, Gordon! Though my poems have slowed down, it’s always exciting when the muse of inspiration comes through! Blessings to you! :)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/11/2023 6:26:00 AM

Thanks Laura, Glad you could relate to this and hope inspiration comes to you soon again. Blessings always, Gordon x

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/10/2023 1:36:00 PM

A little encouragement goes a long way Gordon, it costs nothing. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/11/2023 6:23:00 AM

Thanks Tom, Indeed it does so hope you're having a nice weekend, it's lovely and sunny up here. Blessings, Gordon