Genuine Kindness

* "You have to have faith,
On the wings of an angel,"
To emotionally cope with a disability
And find other sources of creativity.

Poetry Soup has genuinely inspired me
With many intangible feelings, I can't not explain.
Brightening my days with positive attitudes
When critiquing my not well written poetry.
Poems always missing the rhythmic hold,
The da DUMs to tell the tale and let it unfold.
I've learned so much from all you poetic folks-
Genuine kindness, friendship and much more.

I'm leaving for a few months, I'll miss all of you so.
September third my last of three surgeries I must undergo,
But I'll be back in three to four months,
Unfolding tales and trying to tap out all those darn da DUMs.
Thank you for making me feel like a poetess, that I'm not.
I send all of you a many, many hugs and warm smiles too.


Connie Gildersleeve
August 29, 2013


* "You Have to Have Faith On the Wings of an Angel" was taken from Colleen Bono's "Hidden Thoughts 2" poem
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Gildersleeve Avatar
March 27, 2014 at 3:50 PM
Had to have my entire cervical spine fused in September. Slowly mending, but better than a month ago. Thank you for stopping by and reading my poetry - Connie
Guzzi Avatar
March 27, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Oh I did not read this! You are all well now Connie? I do hope so! Light & Love
Gildersleeve Avatar
March 27, 2014 at 3:52 PM
Had to have my entire cervical spine fused. A slow recovery, but feeling better than I did last month -Connie
Eastman Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 10:30 AM
We'll miss your witt and your sincerity in all your poems while you're gone... Get well soon... And come back when you can... We'll be here waiting for your return... You write great poetry... Never give up...
Gildersleeve Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 3:38 PM
Thank you carol you're so kind. I had surgery sept 3rd, 6 levels of my cervical spine fused this time. Feeling a little better. Not writing poems quite yet, but I drop in now and then to read PS member's poems and make small comments. Warm smiles, Connie
Jones Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Connie....hope this finds you out of the hospital and home recovering....yes this site and people are encouraging and help brighten an otherwise gloomy day for me as well...get well soon and prayers from me to you for a speedy and full recovery...congratulations on your win
Adams Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 10:26 AM
nicely done...congrats on your win :)
A   Avatar
September 13, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Hi Connie, --A beautiful poem and line... congratulations :-)...xox~ LINDA
Pettit Avatar
September 13, 2013 at 2:19 PM
Best of luck to you Connie!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 13, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Congratulations on your winning place Connie love xx
Mehta Avatar
September 13, 2013 at 9:08 AM
Congrats on the win in the contest, Connie
Lamoureux Avatar
September 13, 2013 at 9:06 AM
Thanks so much for entering your poem in my contest. Congratulations!
Horsman Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 9:25 AM
truly wonderful, Connie,, sorry i dont agree with your poetic Not!, you write about what is important, life as it is, not as Hollywood portrays... you are so genuine, a rare commodity , unique in today's world....
Dietrich Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM
this is lovely and I give you best wishes on a successful surgery. Hoping to get a visit from you in a few months' time.
Mehta Avatar
August 29, 2013 at 11:48 PM
Nice thoughts on faith. Wish you happy return
Sivey Avatar
August 29, 2013 at 2:55 PM
You are a very warm poetess my friend, one that I admire for her beauty of the written word! I hope your surgery goes well, I'll be praying for you that everything goes well! Thank you for letting all of us know my friend! Until I hear from you again...
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2013 at 1:19 PM
- Come back soon.... you are already missed, Connie ! <3 <3 <3 - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Manassian Avatar
August 29, 2013 at 12:14 PM
Connie....I hope all will go well with your surgeries. May God's healing hand be on you. I wish you every good thing. Thanks for your visits now and again. This is a lovely lovely poem.... GOD BLESS...
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