James Inman Poet Iambic Pentameter

Giving Thanks-2-For Someone Special

So sad, this year has naught in life to live.
I find it hard to grasp the thanks to give.

Yet, deep inside I know if I but see
and look through eyes of tenderness there’ll be
a moments breath and loving smile for me,
from one who’s heart was open and carefree.

It’s you so beautiful who led my way
when down and outcast feelings came to stay
and troubled thoughts again led me astray,
through gentle words, my pain and fear allay.

With hope my moody moments you’ll forgive
for memories of you I can’t outlive.

Your fragile form belies the truth of you,
in strength your heart has guided me straight through
the darkened lies of demons I have slew,
and know that I will be there for you too.

So, thank you for the feelings you have shown
when life has left me cold and all alone
for you have helped me see myself, I’ve grown.
This year you’ve been the greatest gift I’ve known.


11/24/2017

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Andrea Dietrich December 10, 2017 at 7:43 PM gosh, Ralph, this sounds like someone very important in your life is very sick?? let me see if I can find clues in the other poem. I was thankful to see this one here that I had somehow missed. Maybe I have not read some other ones from November either. James Inman December 11, 2017 at 4:28 AM Hi, no one sick, thankfully, but someone who was very important to me this past year.

Pipping Stars December 9, 2017 at 3:16 PM wow ... you made me cry ... now we didn't make a sound ... i can barely count ... but if two are rolling ... its more than one ... this is pure poetry ... hope you start blushing ... ha ha ... oops ... four tears ... drink up ... love this feel in a write. James Inman December 11, 2017 at 4:26 AM Thank you for your visit SS.

Laura Breidenthal December 9, 2017 at 1:16 AM I appreciate the fact that you wrote this in iambic pentameter! Not always easy... this flows like water James, the words so loving and honest. To find thanks in the darkest of times - that takes strength! We are growing, all of us...touching one... always, Laura James Inman December 9, 2017 at 6:19 AM Thank you Laura. I'm sorry to say this has been a very difficult year for me and my family, this was written for someone who has helped me through it and has never realized how much they've helped.

Janice Canerdy December 1, 2017 at 9:54 PM Beautiful poem, James! Janice James Inman December 2, 2017 at 3:43 AM Thanks for your visit and lovely comment Janice.

Akkina Downing November 27, 2017 at 6:40 PM Awe how special is this. I'm a bit late but I'm still wishing you a happy day :) hugs and smiles :) James Inman November 27, 2017 at 7:06 PM Thank you Akkina, I will join you in being late, happy Thanksgiving.

Nette Onclaud November 24, 2017 at 4:25 PM i am so drawn to the warm sensibilities from your pen, james.. so much to be grateful for... happy thanksgiving.. huggs James Inman November 24, 2017 at 5:59 PM Thank you Nette and to you a warm and beautiful Thanksgiving as well.