Mark Woods Poet Rhyme

Tell Me a Tale

Tell me a tale of humanity
Paint me the love of your life
Show me a path to humility
How a man should honour his wife.

Help children believe in magicness
Describe the warmth of a smile
Feelings invoked by happiness
A tree that’s been watching a while.

Explain the pain of solitude
Gift me the smell of a flower
Tease me with dreams of magnitude
Sights that are seen from a tower.

Convey the sound that a river makes
Define your fear of the dark
Textures and tastes of a freshly cut steak
A walk with your child in the park.

Interpret the touch that a lover leaves
Recount the flaws of your youth
Depict a man with his heart on his sleeve
Confront and search out the truth.

Weave me a yarn with your poetry
Spin me with poetic release
Take me away with ingenuity
Fill my mind and my soul with your peace.

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Paul Schneiter December 27, 2015 at 9:40 AM The verbs that begin every line give this poem powerful energy and facilitate excellent flow. More than that, however, the suggested actions are edifying and thought-provoking. Very nice, Mark. Mark Woods December 27, 2015 at 11:02 AM Thank you Paul, I do come back to it to get poem ideas sometimes! Nothing else since has hit the same level as this one though.

Neva Romaine November 5, 2015 at 2:06 PM Hey Mark, a hearty congratulations on your winning poem in the Screwed 7 contest! A beautiful treatise on some very important subjects and I love the rhythm and flow. A well deserved win! Be Blessed, Neva

Skat A November 5, 2015 at 12:03 PM Mark, congrats on your win in Rob Carmack's contest. SKAT

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 4, 2015 at 9:39 PM Congrats on huge win Mark with this superb write! Mark Woods November 5, 2015 at 12:19 AM Cheers Doc. : )

L. J. Carber November 4, 2015 at 8:00 AM good imagery, great ending! Mark Woods November 5, 2015 at 12:18 AM Thank you Len, it was just one of those poems, and I must admit it sort of came out of nowhere.

Miraj Raha September 25, 2015 at 11:59 AM A wonderful narration that only a poet may dare ask of another poets,truly you are a gift,such wisdom in these lines that I'm reading this again and again.straight into fav. Mark Woods September 26, 2015 at 12:33 AM I am flattered Miraj, a fine compliment from a very gifted pen. Thank you

Robert Lindley September 20, 2015 at 7:53 AM I agree with Peter, this poem is a true gem. A pleasure to read this great morn! Sending you a pm my friend. A7 Mark Woods September 20, 2015 at 1:21 PM Cheers Robert, I must admit I'm over awed by the reaction this poem has received. Thank you for your advice and comments I truly appreciate your input

Njeri Hunjeri September 19, 2015 at 4:35 PM Very wise writing. I enjoyed and congrats:-) Mark Woods September 19, 2015 at 6:02 PM Cheers Njeri, your kind comments are very much appreciated.

Neva Romaine September 17, 2015 at 9:05 AM Hey Mark, stopped by for a visit. A hearty congratulations on your poem being chosen as POTD! This is wonderful in storylines and imagery. So beautifully written and expressed. Well deserved! Be Blessed, Neva Mark Woods September 17, 2015 at 11:52 AM 4 am in the morning here and I'm on poetry soup, I think I'm addicted to the place. Thank you for your kind comments.

Janet Runyan September 17, 2015 at 12:09 AM So, congrats on getting the poem of the day. Now that that's out of the way, um... Holy cow! I got goose bumps reading this! I just fell in love with a poem. It is am awesome poem in the most literal sense of the word. I'm adding you to my fab poets now. Seriously, thanks for sharing such talented, amazing writing Mark Woods September 17, 2015 at 12:20 AM Janet your comments have left me with a grin from ear to ear, I'm not in the fab poets echelon, but I am so pleased that you got some real enjoyment from this poem. This one did work for me and I'm pleased it did : )

Rainbow Promise September 16, 2015 at 11:56 PM A powerful soul-touching write. Congrats on making Poem of the day. Mark Woods September 17, 2015 at 12:00 AM You are very kind, thank you so much for your kind words.

CayCay Godwin September 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM Congratulations on Poem of the Day - this one truly deserves it ... CayCay Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 11:41 PM Cheers CayCAy, you and others have been a big support for my fledgling writing, and I truly honour and respect you for your continued encouragement. You're a gem : )

Bekah Melenric September 16, 2015 at 6:53 PM Very Good! Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 11:42 PM Thank you Bekah for your kind words, I hope all is well with you

Michael Tor September 16, 2015 at 3:59 PM Again Mark when you look through pieces of charcoal to start a fire and you look down and find a brilliant 5 carrot diamond in the midst of this charcoal well my friend this is what this write is. When I first read it. It possessed a quality that overtook me. Wanting more and becoming a magnet for my mind to enjoy. Congratulation again for Poem Of The Day. A more than well deserved choice. Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 11:34 PM Michael you have a wonderful way with words that makes me grin from ear to ear, I appreciate your kind comments. Sometimes I'm guilty of trying too hard and it's nice to have a write under the belt that dictated the terms instead of the other way round.

Paul Callus September 16, 2015 at 3:50 PM Truly beautiful and inspiring! Well done, Mark! Full marks I send your way. Congrats on this being selected POTD. ~ All the best. // paul Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 11:30 PM I hope it does inspire somebody some how some day, thank you for your kind comments.

Edward Micheals September 16, 2015 at 2:50 PM Great poem well done i enjoyed it, all the best EM Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 11:28 PM Cheers Edward, it's a poem that I didn't know how it came together and somehow it did, I hope I can write another like it at some stage!

Constance La France September 16, 2015 at 11:34 AM Mark CONGRATULATIONS on poem of the day with this beauty, enjoy the honor. .. Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 12:27 PM A bit of a surprise and a lovely way to kick off my day.

Eve Roper September 16, 2015 at 9:57 AM Wonderful write, Mark, a 7 & congratulations on Poem Of The Day Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 11:26 PM Thank you Eve, I'm really pleased people have enjoyed it...

Darren Wadel September 16, 2015 at 9:07 AM Beautiful... simple... free! Great POTD! This piece makes all of us feel like children believing in the "magicness" and "happiness" of each day. Best! Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 12:45 PM My old English teacher would Have told me off for making up words! I must admit I felt a bit naughty writing magicness.

Richard Lamoureux September 16, 2015 at 8:57 AM Well expressed, congrats on POTD. Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM It's all a bit random, all has a bit of meaning, I think the intention was to have a slight tool chest of inspiration for writing...

Laura Hay September 16, 2015 at 8:47 AM Simply superb! I love the varying openers and flow and love the final closing lines , well deserved POTD, warm rgds, Laura Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 12:42 PM Cheers Laura, funnily enough I'm still not convinced I named t properly, but we'll go with what we've got

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 16, 2015 at 8:19 AM Mark, soothing, uplifting, thought provoking, a blend of all beauty that sure make a reader like me go on.. the lure is there in every line!! excellent lines!a fave to me! keep writing =`)~Olive ELoisa =`) Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 12:38 PM Thank you Olive, and I'm honoured by the fave.

Judy Konos September 16, 2015 at 7:41 AM "Fill my mind and my soul with your piece". Nice poetry. Congratulations on Poem of the Day...and may peace be unto you Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 12:53 PM Cheers Judy. It ended up being a fun write

Casarah Nance September 16, 2015 at 7:23 AM Congrats on a wonderful poem of the day! Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 12:52 PM Thank you Casarah. : )

Anne-Lise Andresen September 16, 2015 at 4:57 AM - Really well written and great rhyming, Mark - Congrats on your p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Mark Woods September 16, 2015 at 12:26 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. A very pleasant surprise to wake up to...

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