Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

To Relive My First Word

All my life I have always stammered
but looking back through the years
there's been in my mind that first word
this has haunted me considering the fear

Throughout life through the good and bad
I've always wondered what was the word
that started me off on my downward spiral
wishing I could have soured like a bird

Sometimes, I wonder if I had known then
what I know now about my stammer
how to relax, ease stress, breathe right
these may have helped keep me calmer

That first word whether short or long
set off my lifelong struggle to speak
making my tongue so full of anxiety
sometimes wonder what if I spoke Greek!

But in life, you can't look back
nothing can be changed of the past
so go forward in the spirit of the Lord
knowing God's with you no matter the task

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Brandy Nicole January 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM We all struggle with something, at some point in our lives. Looking back is okay to see what we may need help with, but moving forward is always best. Your writing is beautiful my dear sweet friend. So uplifting. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Gordon Mcconnell January 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM Thanks Brandy, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it uplifting. I hope all is good with you my sweet friend, Hugs always, Gordon

Hilda Greenhough January 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM Speaking can catch a person off guard. As for myself, writing comes easier than speaking. I wonder if people who tend to chuckle before they speak, are buying a little time to think. Gordon Mcconnell January 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM Thanks Hilda, Glad you enjoyed this piece and as you say like myself writing is easier than speaking. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Paula Goldsmith January 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM What a wonderful write. We all need to overcome something as a child. Oh yes, "if I had known then what I know now." Great words many have said. We cannot change the past, only learn from it. Have a blessed day writing away............. Gordon Mcconnell January 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM Thanks Paula, Glad you enjoyed this and thought it a wonderful write, have a blessed day, Gordon