I Can

I cannot write poetry to melt your heart Or stir deep emotion of desire I cannot take you to another realm Or create passion wild like fire I cannot write of exquisite beauty Or tell enchanting tales I cannot write lines of pure wisdom Or poems with perfect details What l can do is write a simple poem Real, sincere and true Written from a honest heart That is what l can do!

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Terry Flood

Date: 5/11/2023 3:00:00 PM

Typical! I was about to say ‘You’re selling yourself short, Deb.’ But I see Daniel beat me to it. So I’ll just say, “Like what the man said.” Terry

Deb M
Date: 5/12/2023 5:09:00 AM

Awww thanks Terry and I’ll just say look at my reply to the man Haha…..Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 5/10/2023 9:37:00 PM

And I love your poems, just the way they are my dear friend. Write On! Hugs, Bill

Deb M
Date: 5/11/2023 7:50:00 PM

Thanks Bill….Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/10/2023 7:13:00 PM

Genuine and True is the best YOU! Lovely penned, my friend.

Deb M
Date: 5/12/2023 4:48:00 AM

Thanks GW….Debx

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 5/9/2023 5:03:00 PM

Of course, you can, Deb, and do. You are an excellent poetess, and I think the title says it all. I loved it, Old Duck XX

Deb M
Date: 5/12/2023 5:01:00 AM

You are my number one supporter Shirley and have been since l joined P.S….your care and encouragement and Soupmails ( the ones with words on them that is hehe!!) have and do mean so much to me but you know that!! Thankyou my dear friend….Debx

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/9/2023 3:37:00 PM

I think you are selling yourself a little short there, YL. ive read a lot of your poems and you can do those other things when you want to:) But if thats what you're sellin' today. I'll buy some:) Great to read you today, YL

Deb M
Date: 5/12/2023 4:58:00 AM

Hi Danny….l didn't mean to sell myself short that wasn't my intention….l know what Im capable of and l am completely happy with what l do…l guess what l was trying to say is we all write so differently and my strength lies in different areas to the ones l mentioned….if that makes sense?? Hehe….thankyou for all your kind words and encouragement! YL xx

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/9/2023 2:32:00 PM

Your sweet caring heart graces your beautiful poetry Deb, we are so blessed by you <3

Deb M
Date: 5/12/2023 4:53:00 AM

Awww BJ such loving kind words and so appreciated! Debx

Arlo Parker

Date: 5/9/2023 9:26:00 AM

Being yourself is one of the hardest things one can do. Wear it well.

Deb M
Date: 5/11/2023 7:50:00 PM

Thankyou Arlo….l think you know how much l appreciate your comments….Debx

Lin Lane

Date: 5/9/2023 6:56:00 AM

Deb, everything you write is more than enough for me to know your character. Your heart is on display in everything you post... the silly, the sincere, and always valued by me and many others.

Deb M
Date: 5/12/2023 4:51:00 AM

You truly are so sweet to me Lin….thankyou my friend! Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/9/2023 6:54:00 AM

Poems from the heart are the best types of poetry Deb, We all can't be sonnet writers, romantic poets etc, one of the things I like about this site is how diverse it is, yet together we create an abundance of poetry for the world to enjoy. Tom

Deb M
Date: 5/12/2023 4:51:00 AM

I know Tom and l am more than happy with what l do and produce….like you said all diverse….Thankyou Marmite Man….Debx

R J. Elless

Date: 5/9/2023 6:31:00 AM

Deb, meaningful poem. Yet I am not convinced. Believe in yourself beyond doubt. Say what you will. Keep rolling and have a great Day.

Deb M
Date: 5/12/2023 4:49:00 AM

How kind of you to comment RJ…..so very much appreciated! Debx