Regina Mcintosh Poet Rhyme

If I Weren'T Afraid, I'D Be a Writer

If I weren’t afraid, I’d write a novel
Tell the story of love growing up
Or the fictionary tale of a quarrel
Possibly something with a buildup

If I weren’t afraid, I’d write an article
Tell others how to grow vegetables
Or perhaps just what is in a particle
Probably give directions to festivals

If I weren’t afraid, I’d write an essay
Tell about the day I got married
Or maybe how I felt when gone astray
Possibly something about love being scary

If I weren’t afraid, I’d write a short story
Tell my reader how much I adore nature
Or maybe make it read like a mystery
Probably a gospel story like told by our creator

If I weren’t afraid, I’d write a poem
Tell about the little things that I love
Or recall the many times I’ve felt an omen
To reach out with hymns from up above





September 12, 2019
IF I WEREN'T AFRAID Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Line Gauthier

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Constance La France September 21, 2019 at 8:58 PM Regina, congratulations on your placement in the contest with this amazing write !

Connie Marcum Wong September 20, 2019 at 10:20 PM I would begin writing that novel Regina. Your loved ones will have something special to remember you and that is your poetry! Beautiful! Congratulations on making the list. xxoo : )

Edward Ibeh September 20, 2019 at 9:47 PM Heartiest congratulations on a fantastic write, Regina:-)

Sandra Adams September 20, 2019 at 6:31 PM congratulations of your win Regina...you better keep writing and push those fears away now my friend :) hugs

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2019 at 5:31 PM I think you can do all those things NOW, Regina. So if you are not doing them, start doing it. You have skills!!! Congrats on your win.

Gail Debole September 14, 2019 at 1:01 PM Enjoyed the irony of the poem. Well-crafted!

Paul Callus September 13, 2019 at 12:33 PM According to this poem, you have already overcome your fear of writing, Regina:) Well done! Regards // paul

Chris Green September 13, 2019 at 9:18 AM You never know what you can accomplish until you try but to me it seems you have overcome the fear of writing poetry, this was fantastic. Best wishes in the contest.

Brenda Chiri September 13, 2019 at 8:01 AM Ahh to not be afraid the things we could achieve! Lovely poem! Goof luck in the contest!;)

Richard Lamoureux September 13, 2019 at 7:52 AM I’m glad you weren’t afraid to write this gem. Good luck in the contest.

Alexis Y. September 12, 2019 at 6:53 PM Hi Regina, I enjoyed you take on the contest theme. You have nothing to be afraid of as far as writing is concerned because you are ready are. I enjoyed the read.I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis Regina Mcintosh September 12, 2019 at 9:32 PM Thanks so much for reading this and many prayers for you, dear :) Happy writing and blessings