Barbara Gorelick Poet Quatrain

My Soft Heart

Hard to look at yourself objectively
So very average in so many ways
But perhaps my heart is where I shine
A soft and loving image to portray

With empathy, my tears quickly come
Worrying about creatures big and small
Always willing to help whenever I can
Trying to help others when they fall

If I could I would change some things
A more beautiful face that might beguile
But I would never change my soft heart
Or my ability to make someone smile.......


For Kristen's contest

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Andrea Dietrich May 5, 2011 at 8:47 PM Barbara, I am seeing this after I think this particular contest was judged? And I am thinking, how does a judge make decisions on poems like this? It just shines with your modest and sweet way! It's a winner with me!

Carol Sunshine Brown April 27, 2011 at 9:55 AM Just stopping by today to thank you for all your kinds comments Barbara. Hopefully they will get the site back up and running correctly for everyone soon. Love, Carol

Timothy Brumley April 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM There will come a time, for those that are called by His name, when the inner beauty of this life will become our outward beauty as well. And seeing how this time we spend here on earth is but a drop in the oceans of time to come, then I wouldn't change a thing love:) Good luck in the contest.

Carolyn Devonshire April 21, 2011 at 9:13 PM You are beautiful inside and out, dear LNC. Never forget that! But everything you describe about your compassionate and encouraging nature is right on target. To me, these are the most important qualities in a friend and I'm lucky to have you in my life. Love, Carolyn