Someone To Relate

To pen a piece of history,
a memory left behind
a painted piece of memory
that can not fade with time.

It is rare to have such a gift,
to share with strangers near and far
and no matter race or distance
they get just who you are.

I write because I love it,
a passionate poetic feast
words of hope and desperation
that can cut a person deep.

We all need someone who relates,
a story, poem or song
a reason to believe
the strength to just go on.

If my words are just reminders,
a way to help you through
then let my words light the dark
and I will walk with you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Gauthier Avatar
February 11, 2021 at 1:39 PM
A pleasure to find your lovely poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Jessica~
Thompson Avatar
April 27, 2021 at 9:54 PM
Thank you Line for stopping in and leaving a sweet comment. I am very happy you enjoyed the poem Thank you also for the congrats. Hope you have a wonderful day, Take care, Jess
Smith Avatar
August 7, 2020 at 11:34 PM
A sentiment worth sharing and a poem well crafted, Jessica. Written with an even hand. Words well thought through. Thanks for sharing David in NZ
Thompson Avatar
August 13, 2020 at 10:02 PM
Thank you David for stopping in and leaving a kind word. So glad you enjoyed my poem. Hope you have a great weekend. jess :)
Watt Avatar
August 7, 2020 at 10:45 PM
This really speaks to me, Jess. Reasons for writing : to record one's history, to walk alongside others, or just for the love of writing. I love the line, "no matter race or distance / they get just who you are." Enjoyed the read. ~ John
Thompson Avatar
August 7, 2020 at 10:47 PM
Thank you very much John for visiting and leaving a kind word about my work. Hope you are having a great evening/day wherever you may be. Thanks again, jess
Mcconnell Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 9:38 AM
A lovely encouraging piece Jessica with nice rhyme and flow guiding us through every line. Nice to meet you on PS, are you new? Have a great day, Gordon
Thompson Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 6:15 PM
Hello Gordon, Thank you for your kind words. I'm not new here, just have been gone a while. I am here when I can be. Hope you have a lovely week. Take care. Jess
Wolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 8:11 PM
You've made the argument for poetry --- poetically, of course! Two thumbs up! :) gw
Thompson Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 11:33 PM
Thank you Gershon, glad you enjoyed this piece. Have a great weekend. jess
Krutsinger Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 4:32 PM
"I write because I love it, a passionate poetic feast" - this is so spicy and true!
Thompson Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 11:32 PM
Thank you Caren for stopping by and leaving a kind word. Hope you have a great weekend. Jess
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