Darlene Gifford Poet Rhyme

Only a Poet

In this world of many sorrows
    there are champions I know,
who flip life's coin over,
    and head's up, they show.

Because only a poet
    can see the ugly that's here.
And write something beautiful
    with others to share.

So God bless all the poets
    who see life's other side,
and who write to inspire
    where once sorrow did abide. 




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Robert Nehls October 12, 2015 at 5:40 AM Hi Darlene. There is a world of truth in your wonderful poem and I agree. As poets we have a great opportunity to bring light to the world. God will be our guide, my friend..... Robert. Darlene Gifford October 12, 2015 at 9:34 AM Good morning my friend, Robert, and thanks for your comments that are so much appreciated. You, also, are bringing light to the world with your poetry. ~~~Darlene

Daire Kia August 27, 2015 at 6:57 PM What a lovely poem! and so full of truth, you truly are a poet, well done! Darlene Gifford August 28, 2015 at 9:14 AM Thanks, Daire, your comments are encouraging and appreciated. And I will be reading more of your poems as well. Friends in poetry, ~~Darlene

Mike Martin August 20, 2015 at 10:02 AM So true! Only a poet ever could. Darlene Gifford August 20, 2015 at 10:21 AM Thanks, Martin, for agreeing with this poem. I appreciate your visit to my poems. ~~Darlene

Jerry T Curtis August 19, 2015 at 4:15 PM You've hit the nail on the head, Darlene Darlene Gifford August 19, 2015 at 5:39 PM That's reassuring! Thanks, Jerry.

Robert Lindley August 18, 2015 at 5:07 PM Very inspiring poem. Truth in the fine telling. I see beauty in all poetry even the dark that tells of man's sorrow , woes and misdeeds but best are the uplifting, loving and sharing writes. A7 on this fine poem. Darlene Gifford August 18, 2015 at 8:07 PM I appreciate your comments, Robert and the 7. Thanks for liking this poem.

Carol Eastman August 17, 2015 at 7:44 PM A very beautiful piece... So true! Darlene Gifford August 17, 2015 at 7:53 PM Hi, Carol, your nice comments are much appreciated.

Matthew Anish August 10, 2015 at 5:44 PM Liked the last stanza a lot. Good show! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Darlene Gifford August 10, 2015 at 11:27 PM I'm glad you liked it, Matthew, and peace to you as well. ~~Blessings, Darlene

Paul Callus August 10, 2015 at 1:22 AM A lovely Monday morning to you, Darlene! This first poem I'm reading today is aptly written by one of those capable poets mentioned in it. May your muse keep you pleasant company:) ~ All the best. // paul Darlene Gifford August 10, 2015 at 8:29 AM Monday morning sunshine to you also, Paul. Thanks for reading my poem and I wasn't thinking of myself when I wrote it, but if any of my poems uplift and inspire, then that encourages me to keep writing. And may your own muse continue to be as close as your shadow. Friends in poetry..~~Darlene

Phyllis Babcock August 7, 2015 at 10:25 AM It is truly a blessing to write with so many talented poets. Love this poem. love phyl Darlene Gifford August 7, 2015 at 10:45 AM Hi, Phyllis, Good morning! I'm glad you liked this poem. From your picture, you look about my age, maybe younger. I'm 78. So happy you are here on the Soup. Blessings, Darlene

Jan Allison August 7, 2015 at 4:48 AM This is lovely Darlene - something we can all relate to:-) hugs jan xx Darlene Gifford August 7, 2015 at 6:24 AM It just came to me! God is good. I'm glad you like it, Jan. Thanks

Kevin Leake August 7, 2015 at 4:29 AM Nicely written Darlene, I enjoyed your piece Best Wishes Kevin Darlene Gifford August 7, 2015 at 6:26 AM Hi, Kevin, thanks for reading my poem and for your comments, I appreciate your visit.