Her Gift

Walking in the yard
Looking at the stars one night,
Was my life wasted?
Is life just going to work?
Paying bills, sleeping,
Deep inside I know there’s more.
I went back inside,
Sit down and began to quake.
That’s when she started.
Guiding me to the keyboard,
Writing was not me.
My Muse gave me my first words.
Empowering words,
Flew from my dead fingertips,
Now I write for her,
Bringing purpose to my life,
Her gift is within my soul.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 9/21/2008 4:03:00 AM
This is a very beautful write, I truly enjoyed the imagery flowing within the lined of the read. Thank you for sharing and Congratulations Cecil on a well deserved win. God's Love and Many Blessings, Always, Adell
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Date: 9/19/2008 3:51:00 AM
Congrats on your win, this poem is awesome...and so true. Love Kristin
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Date: 9/18/2008 5:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! Well done! Love, Shar
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Date: 9/18/2008 1:03:00 PM
So much depth in this piece, giving the reader thoughts to ponder. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Brian's Naga-Uta contest. I really enjoyed reading this one. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Wishing you continued success. Karen
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Date: 8/28/2008 4:46:00 PM
Well done - and a wonderful feeling to find you have the gift! I never thought I could write poetry either.. I love how the words "flew from your dead fingertips"
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Date: 8/28/2008 1:15:00 PM
This is very well written and something so many of us can relate to. Yes, very beautiful. Keep writing! Love, Shar
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Date: 8/27/2008 10:12:00 PM
I never thought I could write. It took many to convince me that it was worth reading. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 8/27/2008 6:51:00 PM
you are bringing purpose to your life through her, amazing write, thank you for the welcome comments, take care D-nyce
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Date: 8/27/2008 1:53:00 PM
i have to say this ws true about me i never thought i could write anything and till i was blessed with my frist poem this is awesome i really enjoyed reading it God bless
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Date: 8/27/2008 3:34:00 AM
A brilliant lyric, and oh so very true for alot of writers (myself included) Awesome, a winner for sure. Love Kristin
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