Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

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 April 28, 2024 at 10:45 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 April 28, 2024 at 2:10 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 July 4, 2023 at 6:52 AM And it certainly keeps those old brain marbles working Gordon. Gordon Mcconnell July 4, 2023 at 8:45 AM Thanks John, yes it certainly does indeed, thanks again for showing me FFP forum, it looks good. Blessings,Gordon

Valsa George June 18, 2023 at 7:13 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 June 19, 2023 at 6:19 AM Thanks Valsa, Glad you enjoyed this piece and for your kind encouraging words. Blessings, Gordon

Brandy Nicole June 11, 2023 at 6:32 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 June 12, 2023 at 3:13 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 June 11, 2023 at 6:23 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 June 12, 2023 at 3:08 AM Thanks Anaya, Glad you agreed with my sentiments and enjoyed this piece. Blessings always,Gordon

Judy Ball June 11, 2023 at 10:26 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 June 11, 2023 at 11:48 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 June 11, 2023 at 6:56 AM There is nothing better than encouragement to raise the spirits Gordon. Lovely work. Cheers - Gary Gordon Mcconnell June 11, 2023 at 7:00 AM Thanks Gary, Glad you enjoyed this piece and thought it a lovely work. Blessings, Gordon

Vijay Pandit June 11, 2023 at 4:59 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 June 11, 2023 at 6:48 AM Thanks Vijay, Glad you concurred with my sentiments, also appreciate your continual kind words. Blessings always, Gordon

Lisa Ricci June 11, 2023 at 2:40 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 June 11, 2023 at 6:45 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 June 10, 2023 at 8:49 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 June 11, 2023 at 6:43 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 June 10, 2023 at 4:13 PM Everyone could use a little encouragement now and again A good reminder, Gordon! Blessings, Kim M Gordon Mcconnell June 11, 2023 at 6:38 AM Thanks Kim, Indeed we all need regular encouragement, Blessings, Gordon

Bill Baker June 10, 2023 at 3:12 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 June 11, 2023 at 6:33 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 June 10, 2023 at 2:48 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 June 11, 2023 at 6:28 AM Thanks Lin, Glad you found this positive and a good reminder too. Blessings, Gordon

Laura Leiser June 10, 2023 at 1:40 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 June 11, 2023 at 6:26 AM Thanks Laura, Glad you could relate to this and hope inspiration comes to you soon again. Blessings always, Gordon x

Tom Cunningham June 10, 2023 at 1:36 PM A little encouragement goes a long way Gordon, it costs nothing. Hope you're keeping well. Tom Gordon Mcconnell June 11, 2023 at 6:23 AM Thanks Tom, Indeed it does so hope you're having a nice weekend, it's lovely and sunny up here. Blessings, Gordon