Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

The Weeds In the Field

Live life with love and joy
do not let negativity flow
drop the doom and gloom 
do not let it be a cycle in life

Plant positive thoughts
keep re-seeding and re-sowing
watering, nurturing and fertilizing
get rid of all self pity

Look for the good not the bad
find the flowers not the weeds
do not fertilize someone's field with negativity
and don't allow others to fertilize yours

While a mind entertains it
the mouth does not have to speak it
plant positive thoughts
it will reap a bounty

As God's servants we tend our fields
we will find plenty of weeds
we will pull them daily
some planted by us some by others

You can pull that weed
or let it become overgrown
do we open the gate to that field
or keep it closed

Look for the good in people
Pray for them, forgive them
Fill life with love and joy
Be thankful for daily blessings.

17/09/17



Thanks to Debra Squyers for the inspiration on this poem.

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Anne-Lise Andresen October 5, 2017 at 2:57 PM - Glad I read this beautiful poem tonight, Phyllis - It's filled with postivity and lovely advice - A favorite poem, my friend - We have so much to learn from your words in this writing - Best wishes and thanks // Anne-Lise :) * Hope all is well with you * Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2017 at 7:27 AM - It's really a happy news, good to hear dear Phyllis :) - A big warm and happy hugs to you :) Phyllis Babcock October 5, 2017 at 3:11 PM thanks Anne Lise. Just had good news do not need any cancer treatment so they will just watch me. Good news indeed. love phyl

Debra Squyres September 18, 2017 at 9:44 AM You wrote this beautifully and I am honored by your tribute to my reflective thoughts. I am inspired all over again to remember to tend my own garden with Love and Joy ! Blessing to you and yours !! Thanks for letting me know of this inspiring poem !! Phyllis Babcock September 27, 2017 at 5:07 PM Thanks again for the inspiration for this poem Debra. Your words hit and made a mark in my heart. love phyl

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 18, 2017 at 9:03 AM Wonderful poem Phyllis, the overly day to you xomo Phyllis Babcock September 27, 2017 at 5:05 PM Thank you Maureen for your comment. love phyl

Arthur Vaso September 17, 2017 at 10:19 PM I loved this! Even I write dark and sad poems often, this is how I think in life, such a lovely poem! Phyllis Babcock September 27, 2017 at 5:04 PM Thank you Art for your comments. Have not done a lot of writing this past couple of months. love phyl