Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

My Poetic Aspirations That Came Good

As I have been recently looking back
all these years I've been writing
it's filled my heart with such joy
made my life with such lighting

I have always loved a pen
in fact, everywhere I go, I buy one
especially love a uni-ball eye
Its ink just flows getting words done

Rhyme is my favourite poetry
having been inspired so much
bringing out from within myself
so others bring out my touch

So many famous poets inspire me
Rossetti, Blake, Dickinson to name a few
being a Scotsman love to read Burns
writing my thoughts whether old or new

The greatest gift that poetry brings
is knowing real peace and contentment
removing all my anxiety of former years
Brings joy to my soul, takes away my fear

(I have written this piece from looking at the question 'What is Poetry to me ?' 
looking back to when it began and where it's taken me.)

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Lisa Ricci December 21, 2022 at 3:45 AM Good Morning Gordon. Hello. I believe we can all second your words and thoughts because it says it all. I loved the touch of buying a pen everywhere. Very nice. Yes, rhyme is one of the heartbeats of poetry. May your pen and pen of others never be dry. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful holiday week. Blessings. Gordon Mcconnell December 21, 2022 at 1:53 PM Good evening Lisa, Thanks for your kind encouraging words and yes it's great to look for a new pen wherever I'm on holiday. Christmas blessings, Gordon

Valsa George December 20, 2022 at 8:35 PM "The greatest gift that poetry brings is knowing real peace and contentment removing all my anxiety of former years Brings joy to my soul, takes away my fear" Perfectly agree with you dear friend Gordon. This is what poetry does to most of us . I like the way you have highlighted the therapeutic effect of poetry in one's life Gordon Mcconnell December 21, 2022 at 12:43 AM Thanks Valsa, Glad you liked this piece and found it agreeable to you too. Christmas blessings, Gordon

Susan Lawrence December 19, 2022 at 4:22 PM What a beautiful tribute to Poetry in your life dear Gordon . So deeply heartfelt . I love the peace and contentment that you have arrived at through your writing . Lovely work . Blessings to you and yours this holiday . Susan :) Gordon Mcconnell December 20, 2022 at 12:40 AM Thanks Susan, Glad you thought this a beautiful piece, Trust you'll have a blessed Christmas, Gordon

Tom Cunningham December 19, 2022 at 12:56 AM Once you write your first poem you're hooked, but it's a great way to pour out your feelings on paper or just be inspired to write just about anything. Just looked out, not a trace of snow and temperatures have risen which is good news for my bank account lol. Have a great week and if I don't get the chance have a merry Christmas and best wishes for the coming New year. Tom Gordon Mcconnell December 19, 2022 at 1:00 AM Thanks Tom, Totally agree with your thoughts regarding writing, yes the snow is practically away here too with increased temperatures thankfully. Have a great week too and have a blessed Christmas and a happy new year. Blessings, Gordon

Speaks Volumes December 18, 2022 at 1:34 AM Gordon I feel every word you wrote in this poem as its just the way I feel. Its nice when others enjoy it, but mostly its just for me. It lets me express my feelings and lest them all float free. Your poem meant so much to me, dearly loved it and it goes to the top of my favorite list. Gordon Mcconnell December 18, 2022 at 5:48 AM Thanks Wendy, Glad you enjoyed this one and found it to be describing every way you feel. So pleased you made it a favourite for you and it means so much to you.Have a blessed day,happy Christmas, Gordon