Jimmy Anderson Poet Couplet

Just One Letter

Footsteps on the corridor outside my cell.
Thank goodness it's time for the mail.

Been waiting all day long for a letter.
I've seen many days that were better.

March madness has me stressed to no end.
Now if only I can receive a letter from a friend.

Letters calm me like nothing else can.
Even in the sun I couldn't relax and tan.

Maybe a friend from Poetry Soup will hear my prayer.
Do you think there is anybody on there that will care?

Don't cause me more stress my friends.
Write me a letter and we will make all amends.


For Carolyn Devonshire's "March Madness" contest

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Mutemwa Gideon May 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM Very beautiful piece of poetry. Reminds me of what poetrysoup is all about.True Friendship. Gidds.

James Fraser March 10, 2011 at 8:07 AM Many congratulation's Jimmy on your win in Carloyn's "March Madness" contest....:)

Audrey Haick March 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM Congratulations on a deserving 3rd Place win in Carolyn's contest, JAM. Love, Annalise

Tahera Mannan March 9, 2011 at 5:19 AM Heartiest congrats for this victory.

Joyce Johnson March 8, 2011 at 3:18 PM A good and honest plea. i can't imagine how much letters mean to someone who is confined. Hope the end is in sight for you. Congratulations Jimmy. Love, J

Ralph Taylor March 8, 2011 at 2:36 PM Congrats on a well deserved win, Jimmy. Nice going. Ralph

Dr.Ram Mehta March 8, 2011 at 2:09 PM Congratulations on then third place win in the contest of Carolyn, Jimmy

Carol Sunshine Brown March 8, 2011 at 12:07 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Carolyn's "March Madness" contest Jimmy. Love, Carol

John Freeman March 8, 2011 at 11:27 AM Tis great to see you at the top Jimmy with this worthy third place honor. Congratulations on your poem's honor. Agape, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire March 8, 2011 at 7:19 AM It's very stressful to be unsure if anyone cares about you, Jimmy. In my own way, I've experienced similar stress. Be assured, you have many people who do care. This poem is very touching. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Deb Wilson March 6, 2011 at 12:23 AM Hope you get some mail and good luck in Carolyn's contest..this is a lonely piece but well written...Love,Deb

Charmane Bellen March 5, 2011 at 9:03 PM thanks for reading piece..we are here, even we don't know each other we're friends..love charmane

Walayee Poet Lay Whitlock-Ishway March 5, 2011 at 3:44 PM We are here Jimmy; even if we don't write frequently know we care. Wishing and praying for better days... Lay

Audrey Haick March 4, 2011 at 1:47 PM Best of luck in Carolyn's "March Madness" Contest, JAM. Love, Annalise

Sharon Ruebel March 4, 2011 at 1:19 PM Hello Jimmy, Love the message here, you know we all care. Your quite good ya know with that pen....... ~Smiles~ As Always, Shar

Carol Sunshine Brown March 4, 2011 at 11:43 AM The weekend is here and I am trying to get some poetry read. I am glad you had something new here for me to enjoy today Jimmy. I wish you a wonderful weekend filled with new found inspiration. The best to you in the contest. It is wonderful to see you winning in the contests of late. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich March 4, 2011 at 7:48 AM HI, Jimmy. I think this poem should do well in the contest, it's sincere and heartfelt. I hope you are getting some mail in there. Luv, Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire March 3, 2011 at 9:06 PM I knew this was yours, Jimmy, and be assured you have friends who care. Thanks for supporting the contest! Love, Sis