My Poetry

Most famous poets works don't rhyme
They speak of good and evil - wrong from right
About all good things in their time
Of long ago and far from sight

I can't understand their thinking though
I like to write of things I know
Like daily things, the sky above
And about all the people that I love

And I'm all about this rhyming thing
Why not let your words just sing
Write them down, give them a chance
To make your tongue want to dance

Now I realize a great one I'll never be
Written down somewhere in history
But I believe inside you and me
Lives inside all of us, a little poetry

If you don't believe this, just open your door
The wind blows - birds sing and so much more
Turn off the noise and the world behold
Like ours, its poetry fits no mold

©Donna Jones

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Dan Kearley

Date: 5/30/2013 11:15:00 PM

I'm going to have to keep this one! :o) It's as if you were reading my mind? Love it!

Donna Jones
Date: 5/31/2013 11:34:00 AM

Thanks Dan ..:-)

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/25/2013 2:14:00 PM

You are wise to know, it only are the things we "Know"......that we can really do justice to.......it shows in your poems. Never are they forced or pretentious. Just beautifully written! :)

Donna Jones
Date: 5/31/2013 11:35:00 AM

Thanks carrie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/24/2013 8:21:00 PM

Donna, Congratulations in Carol's awesome "WHO WHAT WHERE" ~Goodnight~ Linda

Donna Jones
Date: 5/31/2013 12:59:00 PM

Thanks so much Linda

Richard D Seal

Date: 4/24/2013 12:42:00 PM

Hi Donna, Thanks for your visit and congratulations in the contest, you are right, unfortunately it's impossible to get round as many people as one would like, there just is not the time but we do our best. Take care, Richard

Donna Jones
Date: 4/24/2013 5:51:00 PM

Thanks Richard....you too.:-)

Ray Dillard

Date: 4/24/2013 9:34:00 AM

This is my sentiment, almost exactly! I appreciate this genuine effort. Thanks and congratulations! RAY

Donna Jones
Date: 4/24/2013 5:53:00 PM

Yeah....thanks.........

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 4/24/2013 5:18:00 AM

many congratulations Donna an honour to share a place with you xx

Donna Jones
Date: 4/24/2013 5:54:00 PM

Likewise Mandy ...thanks....

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/24/2013 12:07:00 AM

What an awesome last line that is! Why should poetry be conformed to anything but what comes naturally from your pen? I tend to drift off to "far off things", when I write, but the everyday subjects still play a big role. Just write what's true to you, that's when people are the most moved... enjoyed this one!

Donna Jones
Date: 4/24/2013 5:55:00 PM

Thanks so much Timothy....means a lot....

Dan Kearley

Date: 4/23/2013 10:02:00 PM

Congrats in the contest! :o) And thank you for your comments on my write.I think this piece is a Fav for me...It reads like words from my head. :o)

Donna Jones
Date: 4/24/2013 5:57:00 PM

You just made my day....:-)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/23/2013 4:29:00 PM

Great winning work..Congrats on your win..Sara

Donna Jones
Date: 4/23/2013 8:22:00 PM

Thank you sara

Therese Bacha

Date: 4/5/2013 9:49:00 PM

Donna, I loved your poem, and your spirit. And i notice you are everywhere appreciating other writers work, so nice of you. Love Terry xoxo

Donna Jones
Date: 4/6/2013 9:53:00 AM

Hi Therese, I have been on soup a few months now and am having a good time although I am not at all familiar with most of the forms of. Poetry...I just write ....thanks for stopping to read and I'm glad you liked it...I also have enjoyed many of yours...blessings..Donna

James Fraser

Date: 4/5/2013 8:18:00 PM

Poets of old wrote in what I call 'Broken English' and dialect of their day. We are now modern, they don't necessary say. I personally don't see their attraction to my writing senses. I see me, and if others see me. Then I am equal to them and nothing more. When you write like you have never before, you become great within you Delysia. No one needs followers to be greater or lesser than who stands or sits beside you. I love this piece. Have a lovely weekend, James :) xx

Donna Jones
Date: 4/5/2013 9:22:00 PM

:-) thanks.....hope your weekend is awesome

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 4/5/2013 6:41:00 PM

I'm sold on you, Donna. I'm all for rhyming and rhythm. I enjoyed your eloquent poem. :)

Donna Jones
Date: 4/5/2013 9:23:00 PM

Thanks so much...blessings....Donna

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 3/28/2013 6:06:00 AM

An excellent write...I have to agree with the first two lines of the second stanza. :)

Donna Jones
Date: 3/28/2013 6:10:00 AM

Thank you soooo much...have a nice day....Donna.

Jack Jordan

Date: 3/27/2013 9:36:00 PM

Fine writing, Donna. Somehow the ability to work with rhyme escapes me. You've done a lovely job of it here. I agree with Heather about the last verse. Jack

Donna Jones
Date: 3/27/2013 9:41:00 PM

Thank you Jack...I guess my poetry skill is about grade school level when things rhyme...cat in the hat ya know....I struggle with any thing else but am trying...blessings Donna

Heather Ober

Date: 3/27/2013 12:13:00 PM

You ARE a great one on the Soup, Donna! This is such an insightful piece. I love the rhymes. The last verse should be our motto.

Donna Jones
Date: 3/27/2013 9:43:00 PM

I'm honored Heather...really..thanks, Donna

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/27/2013 8:08:00 AM

- I'm good to rhyme in Norwegian but not in English ... strange (?) - Heard the other day that "it is not modern with rhyme poems "in 2013 - Wishing you a lovely Easter, Donna! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Donna Jones
Date: 3/27/2013 9:46:00 PM

Well I've never been a modern girl....but am willing to try new things...thank you for your kind words and your writing is beautiful just as it is!

Robert Johnson

Date: 3/26/2013 3:56:00 PM

If I can't rhyme, it don't seem right. That's the reason for my insight. To share some rhythm and sing a song. So thanks to you, we'll sing along. :)

Donna Jones
Date: 3/26/2013 5:55:00 PM

Falalalala.....thanks......

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 3/26/2013 10:07:00 AM

Donna; This will do good in the contest. My poetry don't rhyme maybe just sometimes, but most of the time it carries a message. i think your poem is beautiful. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla

Donna Jones
Date: 3/26/2013 5:58:00 PM

Your poetry is always beautiful and yes does have a message that touches the heart always....thank you for the kind words...Donna

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/26/2013 8:03:00 AM

Leo Buscalia talks about a single Rose being his garden. Today you are my garden.

Donna Jones
Date: 3/26/2013 8:18:00 AM

I'm smiling from ear to ear for the first time in a while Richard...thanks....

Ndaba Sibanda

Date: 3/26/2013 3:35:00 AM

A beautiful piece, Donna!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/26/2013 7:30:00 AM

Thank you Ndaba ...blessings.

Joseph May

Date: 3/25/2013 8:19:00 PM

very nice write Donna...I like the third stanza...let those words sing

Donna Jones
Date: 3/26/2013 7:33:00 AM

Well I need to learn some other forms soon..but thanks....appreciate it....by the way have you made it round the earth yet...seen anything interesting????? I'd like to do that!!!!

Jack Jordan

Date: 3/25/2013 3:51:00 PM

Wonderful! My sentiments exactly! Jack

Donna Jones
Date: 3/25/2013 3:55:00 PM

Thanks jack......glad you enjoyed ..Donna

Donna Jones
Date: 3/25/2013 3:55:00 PM

I appreciate it Sara...if I ever write one, ill run it by you before I post it....Donna

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/25/2013 3:30:00 PM

Reads like a winning entry in the contest..Enjoyed reading this one today..There are so many forms of poetry that one can pick a form that suits their writing style and go for it writing about what they want to share with the world..Thanks for stopping by..Just type in Haiku in your search engine and you should find some great help with writing them..Sara

Donna Jones
Date: 3/25/2013 3:57:00 PM

I appreciate it Sara ill send it by you first if I ever try one...Donna

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/25/2013 3:24:00 PM

I love this positive thinking poem about poetry. Your ideas are wonderful. Especially the words of the last stanza. Those first two lines were so cool!!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/25/2013 3:58:00 PM

Thanks so much Andrea.....:-)