Greeting Card

tiny hands and huge heart spied this pattern of life
a flight to heaven forerun by sweet token words
you are what you read, but cherished for what you write

a nascent artist who could easily entice
a subtle rhyme from tears that strike the earth
tiny hands and huge heart spied this pattern of life

she toted pen, paper, and the need to recite
phrases that delivered so much more than self-worth
you are what you read, but cherished for what you write

deeply immersed in a literary device
her mind rode this wave like the skilled surfer
tiny hands and huge heart spied this pattern of life

this precocious gift came wrapped in a lavish smile
a child who saw tremendous joy in giving verse
you are what you read, but cherished for what you write

never to be forgotten a soul free of strife
her story tolls like the bells of wisdom and church
tiny hands and huge heart spied this pattern of life
you are what you read, but cherished for what you write

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Date: 4/29/2018 7:47:00 PM
Hello Richard, I like the blank greeting card. That means I can create my own words. Do averse of some sort. Or just write a little verse. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 7/10/2018 7:41:00 AM
Thanks Darlene...
Date: 3/18/2018 5:23:00 PM
How lovely, and also to hear you read it. I really enjoyed that finishing repeated line. It's amazing
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Ricky Muse
Date: 3/18/2018 5:36:00 PM
Thanks Andrea. It took me over 3 years to write this poem. I think I'm finished with it. Thanks again..........peace!
Date: 3/10/2018 7:49:00 PM
very cool.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 3/18/2018 5:32:00 PM
Thanks Leanne. All the best.............peace!
Date: 2/22/2018 10:08:00 AM
You have a great poetic voice, like a narrator from a movie.. Enjoyed your poem..
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Ricky Muse
Date: 2/22/2018 6:15:00 PM
Thank you my friend. The rewrite on this poem was quite extensive. Thanks again................peace!
Date: 2/17/2018 4:20:00 PM
Oh I loved the ability to hear you read your verse. I wish I knew how to do this! Light & Love
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Ricky Muse
Date: 2/18/2018 7:25:00 PM
Thanks Debbie. Go to manage your poems and click on save audio of poem and just follow the directions. If you're not a premium member it's a little more involved. Thanks again.
Date: 2/14/2018 1:37:00 PM
Love the villanelle style by which you portray that beautiful poet, Richard. “tiny hands and a huge heart” is a fave line for me! Blessings :)
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Ricky Muse
Date: 2/16/2018 8:22:00 PM
Thanks Laurie. Little Emilie Parker, one of the shooting victims at Sandy Hook, was the inspiration behind this poem. Thanks again...............peace!
Date: 2/7/2018 10:36:00 PM
Wow! Outstanding poetry. Love the theme: "Cherished for what you write." To take in is to assimilate into one's being all that one has been provided; we do it with food, what we read--hopefully to better our minds, making fertile imagination for new thought and action. And to give back creation, individual and beautiful, is a step toward Divine.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 2/8/2018 1:35:00 PM
I couldn't agree more my friend. Thanks for the kind words. All the best..............peace!
Date: 1/28/2018 8:18:00 PM
Richard, your poem is deep, breathtaking and captivating. The angelic beauty of your first stanza sets the tone for the rest of your brilliant write. Wondrous and poignant imagery without being 'sad'.. Amazing! You have an awesome voice for reading poetry as well.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Ricky Muse
Date: 2/10/2018 4:47:00 AM
Susan thank you for your support. It really means a lot. Have a blessed day.
Date: 1/28/2018 5:30:00 PM
"tiny hands and huge heart" Very creative line...with a message for poets...All the best Richard
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Ricky Muse
Date: 2/10/2018 4:52:00 AM
Thanks for stopping bye Arturo.
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