Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Gentle Words

Gentle words from a tongue have a honeyed flavor
Utterances... "from the mouth of the wise bring favor
But the lips of the stupid one will be his ruin."*
Even if he foolishly doesn't know what he's doin.'

To my ears, a soft voice is as pleasant as trilling birds.
Wrapping around my senses in the manner a belt girds.
It offers me peace and calm, a life of tranquility
filled with happiness and balanced with harmony.

For everything there is a season~ a time to tear down
a time to build up others, so no one wears a frown.
a time to be quiet, a time to speak, and a time for peace
Putting an end to life's struggles brings sweet release.


 * Ecclesiastes 10:12    ** parts of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

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Arthur Vaso December 22, 2021 at 12:10 AM Very beautiful Jenna. Jenna Logan December 23, 2021 at 8:21 AM Thank you, Arthur.

L Milton Hankins December 21, 2021 at 9:16 AM This is a marvelous, beautiful poem with fine allusions to the wisdom of the wise Solomon. You have penned a really fine piece of work here, Jenna. Really good stuff! This poem should be a P.O.T.D. or P.O.T.W.! Jenna Logan December 21, 2021 at 9:36 AM Thank you for such kind thoughts, Milt. Solomon, when God asked what gift he would like, stated that he wanted wisdom. God granted him that wisdom, but Solomon became a foolish man and lost God's favor.

Constance La France December 21, 2021 at 7:21 AM Jenna, beautifully penned and powerful, well done ~ love and serenity _Constance Jenna Logan December 21, 2021 at 7:52 AM Thanks ever so much for your thoughts, Constance.

Mark Koplin December 21, 2021 at 7:13 AM Well that didn’t take long. I love your work and the message sent forth! Jenna Logan December 21, 2021 at 7:51 AM Thank you very much for such nice compliments, Mark.

Regina Mcintosh December 21, 2021 at 5:44 AM Lovely and powerful. A brilliant write. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina Jenna Logan December 21, 2021 at 6:00 AM Thanks, Gina. I'm so pleased by your comments.

Jan Allison December 21, 2021 at 5:39 AM wise words and the ending is so uplifting Jenna, hugs Jan xx Jenna Logan December 21, 2021 at 5:59 AM Thank you ever so much, Jan, and hugs to you.

David Kavanagh December 21, 2021 at 4:52 AM Ah yes your final stanza sounds like heaven Jenna, you have the path to release paved soothingly throughout your reflective poem, wonderful writing, cheers David Jenna Logan December 21, 2021 at 5:59 AM Thank you so much, David. We choose to walk our own path instead of being led by another.

Tom Cunningham December 21, 2021 at 4:20 AM A verse filled with wisdom Jenna, sad that as we go through life we encounter many a stupid one. Tom Mark Koplin December 21, 2021 at 10:35 AM At least admin deleted voodoos poems. That’s a start L Milton Hankins December 21, 2021 at 9:18 AM Unfortunately, Tom, that is the case. Jenna has written an exquisite poem with a marvelous message for all of us. Tom Cunningham December 21, 2021 at 7:52 AM No worries Mark, I've encountered worse. Mark Koplin December 21, 2021 at 7:20 AM You are such a kind soul Tom, I surely hope voodoo doesn’t start trolling you now. Jenna Logan December 21, 2021 at 5:52 AM Voodoo, as a gesture of goodwill and reconciliation I’ve lifted the block I placed on you, but you know that since you chose to make a comment to Tom about his wisdom. Tom Cunningham December 21, 2021 at 4:40 AM Thank you VC, merry Christmas to you. Voodoo Child December 21, 2021 at 4:36 AM Hear hear! You have the wisdom of Solomon, Tom. Jenna Logan December 21, 2021 at 4:22 AM That certainly is true, Tom. Seems to be a faulty human trait in some that think...if I'm not happy, I'll make others miserable. Thanks, dear one.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 21, 2021 at 3:55 AM - I really enjoy this warm poem, Jenna :) I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a blessed new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jenna Logan December 21, 2021 at 4:00 AM Hi, Anne-Lise. Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I wish you a happy holiday season, too.