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The Gift of You All

I have some things I would like to say 
Many of you have known me for a couple of years
You have watched me struggle, change and grow
I pretty much share everything about myself
The guilt I carried when I first got here
Was such a burden
I didn’t know how people would take me at first
You have got to admit I’m about as open and honest
As a person can be about themselves
For I wanted to be free of who I was
And I knew the truth would set me free
What I didn’t know is how people would feel about someone like me
And to be honest I expected to be ask to leave
And I must admit as I sit here tonight
That I was surprised at the open acceptance I was given
The love and understanding compassion that I was given
Truly shows what wonderful people that all of you are
I’m so blessed that the Lord led me here
I don’t think I would have made it without all of you
You encouraged me to see the things in myself
That I would have never seen on my own
I was struggling with forgiveness when I got here
And all of you not only forgave me you loved me
And showed me true respect
For the man I was so desperately trying to be
You motivated me to learn
About myself, poetry, life, love and the Lord
Tonight I was talking with my wife
And we were talking about all of you
And she ask me to do her a favor
She asked me to thank all of you for seeing the good in me
And for helping her teach me
To see the good in myself
She asked me to thank you for helping me grow
By giving me examples of the good that resides with-in
And teaching me how to be the man I am for her
There is nothing that my wife ask of me that I won’t do
And I am very proud to do this for her
Because next to the Lord, my wife and our family
You guys sure do hold your place in my heart
We just want to thank you
For the gift of you all

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Lon Bruso

Date: 10/19/2008 5:17:00 PM

A great poem about sharing! Kudos! Lonnie

Constance La France

Date: 10/15/2008 7:28:00 PM

Michael.. it has been proved to me over and over when a person gives with their heart.. and our poetry is a gift we give from our hearts.. you get back it back 100 times over...you have given me a gift tonite.. in your comments on my new poem.. Wings.. I truly love my new poem.. and wrote it with magical thoughts.. thank you.. Constance

Lena W

Date: 10/12/2008 6:36:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words on Wise Words, your work is truly inspirational to me. Happy upcoming birthday too. Lena

Sharon Winter

Date: 10/11/2008 5:02:00 AM

Well Michael, as far as the soup goes, if you are an addict, so am I! Love you back, for always, Shar xoxo

Deneen White

Date: 10/9/2008 2:52:00 PM

WOW! Michael what a wonderful and heartfelt write, this really touched my heart and it gave me a wonderful feeling inside, this is a great tribute to all, sometmes it takes soemone else to see the good in ourselves, and thank the Lord that he allowed you to see that through other people, God Bless you Michael, your wife and all of your family, you are all in my heart and my prayers, you have been given a new start does it not feel wonderful you are truly blessed, take care love always Deneen

Deborah Herber

Date: 10/8/2008 5:00:00 PM

You made me cry! No matter how difficult my days may seem--I will never again feel sorry for myself; I will never again contemplate giving up; and I will never again feel like I am alone! You are my inspiration, Mr. Jordon!!! Your talent for touching the deepest part of all of us is incredible and I do believe that God has a very important job for you--you just had to go through some trials to see it-- God bless you and your wife!

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 10/8/2008 4:05:00 PM

Your wife is a gem, thank you dear! And you are as well, keep your faith and always look up. Love Kristin

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 10/8/2008 8:02:00 AM

Michael, for it was taught that forgiveness can only be done with open arms and with those arms open one can then be embraced. You are blessed. This write is thanks, yes, but is a testament to everyone that witnesses truth, light, love and respect. Stay stong and always love. Michael

Daver Austin

Date: 10/8/2008 4:17:00 AM

Poetry Soup is a great place....not only can you communicate with hundreds of others, but you can let it 'all hang out.' ...Maybe half the battle is to know you are loved, and the people who contribute shower this abundantly in their comments. I've seldom seen a negative comment. Good write, Mike. Love, daver

P Sheart

Date: 10/8/2008 2:15:00 AM

You're on a concious quest of love, such a beautiful sight to see/share my friend. You always seek not to control, dominate, but to nurture, through example and this is a rare gift. You use it openly/honestly and wisely making a difference in peoples lives!Your wife is a lucky lady to have you and I want to acknowledge her also for she knows what love,support is too. It's always felt through your beautiful poetry! Love Patricia

Date: 10/7/2008 9:23:00 PM

Dear Michael, Tears stream down my face as I type this. You have touched so many lives here at The Soup. You are a living example of faith. With God, all things are possible. Hey, you owe me a box of kleenex. Take care! Keep on writing my friend. Thank you for your ongoing support. Karen

James Foulk

Date: 10/7/2008 8:45:00 PM

yes Michael thank you for writting this beautuful piece. you are one kind person, and i can't tell you how much pleasure it has been in knowing you from your poetry. Jesus loved all kinds of people, he looked at the heart, that is what I try to do. your heart is a kind one, as it shows in your poetry. thank you for reading my poems and for your comments and support.

Autumn Rose Wood

Date: 10/7/2008 1:04:00 PM

Thank you for writing this and all your other poems. The tears in my eyes blur the screen in front of me. Your poetry is a gift and I thank God that you are free enough to share it.

Autumn Rose Wood

Date: 10/7/2008 1:04:00 PM

Oops, I forgot! Please thank your wife!

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 10/7/2008 12:37:00 PM

You my friend are a treasure we thank you for sharing here with us! We all learn here from each other what a great place the soup is we are a family tied together with an interest. Never feel you have to explain yourself you are a human being with heart and compassion. Honestly your one of a kind raise above my friend and feel our arms about you! KIndly Love Laura :)

Tallan Bent

Date: 10/7/2008 5:53:00 AM

Thank You micheal, as finding potrysoup was a God send to my life and you was the first person to welcome me to the family. So Thank You again. i enjoy reading your Work. as it is from the heart.

Sharon Winter

Date: 10/7/2008 5:45:00 AM

Well, cannot compete with these wonderful comments that speak volumes for YOU Michael. You get back what you give, and there is no measure to what you have given us all. Cannot explain it words this time, only through the feeling in my heart and soul. Have respected your honesty and beauty from day one, it has turned into love, and this has only grown and continues to. Never change, for I feel you have become who you are supposed to be. Thank YOU. With love always, Shar xoxo

Brian Strand

Date: 10/7/2008 5:31:00 AM

As the song says'it takes two' Michael..you bring wisdom and insights and enhance PS with your comments/poetry.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Christopher Higgins

Date: 10/7/2008 4:39:00 AM

Micheal this is a wonderful write. Nake and bare for all. Great stuff and thanks for sharing.

Christy Hardy

Date: 10/7/2008 3:20:00 AM

Michael, we never know the journey through life that awaits us...the choices we may or may not make, the people we will meet, and some of them, grow to love...life is a mystery, we just have to keep God the center, and all else will fall into place...your friendship is so precious to me, and I thank God for friends like you...You are awesome....give your family a big hug from me....Always, Christy

Michael Torres

Date: 10/6/2008 9:27:00 PM

One more thought.................... Like your title says but with one exception.......................... "YOU ARE THAT GIFT"

Michael Torres

Date: 10/6/2008 9:19:00 PM

...Honor and acceptance but our Lord's. God bless you and your family .................

Michael Torres

Date: 10/6/2008 9:17:00 PM

Jordan was a sinner like me and like me and Moses, and Paul you are transformed into a great caring, thoughtful human being like the greatest appostle's that walked the earth for christ. You are a blessing to who ever is blessed to have you as a friend. Yes Toni, Sarah, your courages son who went to war for us, Michaela are proud of their papa. Richest of blessings from God up above someday Ill share my past with you because Michael you and i are alot alike. You are worthy to receive not mans .

Michael Torres

Date: 10/6/2008 9:09:00 PM

Michael its not what we have done for you . Its what you have done for us. Im amazed how you take the time day after day to say something nice about someone's poem that you dont even know. You take time from your precious family to do that. Michael the appostle Paul killed many christians he was a murderer but he was one of the greatest men in the bible look at Moses he was a murderer he killed an Egyptian look how God used him. God takes the worst in us and brings out the best and Michael ...

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 10/6/2008 8:50:00 PM

Micheal it is an honor to have you on the soup. We all have needs and you have expressed yourself with openness and honesty as to where you were in life and how far you have come. We have a lot of good people in this world and you are a bright shining star. You faced adversities and have conquered. You have a family who love you and the Lord to guide you. God Bless You Phyl

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