My Poetry Book

I have read that book
cover to cover
many a time
It's held me when I was down 
gave me smiles all night long
It has given me a sense of self worth
and a feeling I belong

Many a night I have sat in front of a roaring fire
with a glass of wine or two
and have fallen deeply in love
I have floated on air
soared through the sky
slid down moonbeams
got caught in candy floss clouds
and wished upon fallen stars

Oh that book
I have read that book
it has brought me
many nights to tears
the death, the despair, the pain
Oh how I would like to reach out
and save her, comfort her, just to be there 

We have had our sorrows but also our laughs
the cute stories of kids flying kites
the wise men chasing their wives
the nonsense alley gang
giving us a smile when we were going insane

Oh how I have loved your stories
Soda Pop, Zach Waverly and Sam Dumpty
just to mention a few
Your epics and your Poe's
and your paranormal too

That book that fantastic book
the one that I love
with all your well wishes
your tributes,
and romantic kisses
You I so adore

But tonight I am saddened
for when I turn to my book
some pages are empty
some have become torn
some no longer are singing
where they once had been born

I sit here at my desk and I read til I'm blue
all my dear departed poets I'm so missing you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Curtis Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 6:14 AM
This is truly a Masterpiece
Lamoureux Avatar
July 24, 2016 at 8:12 PM
The Prince of Romance and kindness rises again. Congrats Tim. There are many who I miss as well.
Raven Avatar
July 24, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Hi Tim, Congratulations on your win in the contest. This is an excellent work Tim. Let your heart keep singing my friend....Mike.
Allison Avatar
July 24, 2016 at 5:41 AM
There are many people I miss Tim - love the reference to Richard I loved his soda pop saga - thankfully he is still here with us:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
U.D Palawon  Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 11:29 PM
Congrats on your win. Nice write :)
A  Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 11:02 PM
Hi Tim, thank you for the entry and comment on my blog. :) Congrats. SKAT
Scars Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 5:50 PM
Tim, very inspiring poem you have here...congrats on your placement..:)-luloo
Dietrich Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 5:39 PM
Your kind spirit shines in this poem, tim. A very well deserved win. Congrats.
Vaso Avatar
January 4, 2016 at 10:19 AM
Congrats Tim, great write!
Salehi Avatar
January 3, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Congratulations
A   Avatar
January 2, 2016 at 12:48 AM
Tim, Congrats on your poetry win. LINDA
Konos Avatar
January 1, 2016 at 4:35 PM
Congratulations Tim you're just like the Energizer Bunny who keeps on going and going...the only difference is you just get better and better.....
Johnson Avatar
January 1, 2016 at 3:07 PM
A wonderful win, Tim. Congratulations. You truly deserve it. Love, joyce
Delaney Avatar
January 1, 2016 at 12:06 PM
Congratulations on a heartfelt, winning poem, Tim: Always reaching out to keep the pages filled, HNY SuZ
A  Avatar
January 1, 2016 at 9:24 AM
Tim, thank you so much for your number one hit. :) I'm pleased to have given you the only first place win. SKAT
A  Avatar
January 1, 2016 at 9:21 AM
Hi Tim,, Congratulations on your nice win. Thank you for all the time you took supporting and entering my contest this past year 2015:-) I'm taking, this time, to explain how I really enjoyed every entry. I truly wanted to place every poem, but two with high placements. However, it is a contest and with all the bickering going on about the way we judge our contest. I did not place everyone the way I wanted to in this contest. I do APOLOGIZE. Please don't be upset if you are sharing a placement or did not make the top 10. I feel every poem, should have been placed high. Stop by my latest Blog "Favorite Type of Poem" when you'd like or have time. Celebrate by sharing with us, Your Favorite type of poem. Have A Blessed Year. Love SKAT
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 24, 2015 at 11:30 AM
This is simply WONDERFUL Tim! I am so happy not to have missed reading it. Blessings, Connie Mele Kalikimaka to you and yours!
Yvonne Avatar
December 9, 2015 at 10:32 AM
I am with Char, Tim. What she said and a fav as well! I miss our friendship I wish my life was not so occupied.
Chircop Avatar
December 8, 2015 at 3:23 PM
I miss all those friends too Tim..Cuz I dont see them as numbers ,or as another poet..but a friend so true.I can feel yr heartbeat here..and mine is ticking in the same way too.A fave.
Onclaud Avatar
December 8, 2015 at 12:58 PM
pages fade but the light and reveries remain...lovely, tim!..huggs
Fraser Avatar
December 8, 2015 at 11:39 AM
Yes, let's hope the pages fill up soon Tim ~~ James ~~
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
December 8, 2015 at 6:04 AM
Tim, I love the paragraph with the moonbeams, artistically done.. I reciprocate some of the thoughts here.. =`)~Olive ELoisa =`) hugs!
C. Avatar
December 8, 2015 at 4:18 AM
Your skillful way of describing and story-telling is very enjoyable!
Y. Avatar
December 8, 2015 at 12:28 AM
Tim, you have penned a well written piece. I agree with Lin, I hope those pages won't be empty long:-) Great job! Alexis 7 P.S. I like that poetry book too!
Laurie Avatar
December 7, 2015 at 8:39 PM
G'day Tim... really pleased I dropped in to read your poem. It reminds us all to take a few minutes to reflect on those who from our past still affect us - thank you Tim - Lindsay
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