Thank You for the Gift

Perched here within my writer’s garret,
among all my dusty books and notes.
I'll bare my soul and try to share it,
all my stories, poems, quips, and quotes.

Sometimes inspiration guides my hand,
but other times nothing to be heard.
It's hard for people to understand,
the struggle to find that perfect word.

Though my attempts might fail, I won’t quit,
like the Phoenix, I will rise again.
If my heart still beats, I know that it,
will have me write and never give in.

Thank you, God, for the gift of story,
I have strained to pen them full and well.
In hopes the world will know your glory,
with my humble words, I've tried to tell.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Curtis Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 4:58 AM
From one Jerry to another, "My sentiments exactly" seldom do I see a poem that I wished that I had written, and here's one. Great job Jer
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December 14, 2023 at 7:28 AM
Very nice! Keep writing poems like this. Bless David
Baker Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 5:53 PM
You're doing a lot of good getting the word out, Jerry. Your poetry is well written and meaningful. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with nus through your fine poetry, my friend. Bill
Brotherton Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Thank you, my friend. Your kind words are encouraging.
Sands Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 5:23 PM
This is so good Jerry. Very inspiring. I enjoyed this. A Fave for me :)
Brotherton Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 7:25 PM
Thank you so much for the comment and the fav. Have a wonderful day my friend.
Rolland Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 11:24 PM
thanks poet, for sharing your thoughts in talented poems, i enjoyed this one, as many, i have not such experiece of God, jus a believer by moments have a sweet day yann
Brotherton Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 7:24 PM
Thank you, Yann. I appreciate your words of encouragement.
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December 3, 2023 at 6:51 AM
No thankyou Jerry for your captivating poems and tales! I love your poems and look forward to reading them! Debx
Brotherton Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Deb, I certainly appreciate your kind words.
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