Curtis Moorman Poet Free verse

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Winter Blues

WINTER BLUES

 A cold, rainy, winter day brings sadness and a blue funk
No sun to disperse the gray clouds of despair

I must look for something to do 
to stave off the dregs of another Christmas
a Christmas that had been filled with the joy of family,
friends, carols being sung but now  ---  all gone
So why do I feel alone and dejected
what must I do 

But wait, I know a neighbor who's crippled and cannot walk
I'll go down and visit for a while
and maybe just sit and talk about the weather

 After that,there's Mrs. Jones over on Maple Street with arthritis in her bones 
and gout swelling her feet, and gnarling her hands with pain.  She would probably enjoy a visit

Then of course, there's Mr. McCord in the local nursing home
whose wife went to be with the Lord two days before Christmas and left him all alone

If I visit each of them today to catch up on all the news they have to tell me simply because they need someone to spend some time with them
These winter blues may go away and finally clear the air so I won't feel so rejected but filled with joy and cheer to know that I'm much better off than my
neighbors who have no one to show them love  


1 January 2018
For Laura Loo's contest

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Line Gauthier May 5, 2018 at 10:03 PM What a delightful poem, Curtis. How unfortunate that so many lonely people don't realize how rewarding that visiting other lonely people can be. Congrats on your fine win. Curtis Moorman May 6, 2018 at 6:28 AM I have come to realize that though my health is excellent, there are many shut-ins who are less fortunate. Some have no family members close by to help. We who are in good health can benefit greatly by checking on the ill and infirm. What a Blessing it is to them but also to us for them to be visited. That applies to Soup and I look forward to seeing your name when my poems receive placement. Thanks for your support.

Susan Ashley January 13, 2018 at 4:52 PM A beautiful write Curtis. Congratulations on your wonderful win. ~Susan Curtis Moorman January 13, 2018 at 6:30 PM Thanks, Susan. Your support is appreciated. I have found that by helping others, I also help myself.

Curtis Johnson January 13, 2018 at 9:21 AM Congrats on your win Curtis. Reaching out to others cures the blues every time. Curtis Moorman January 13, 2018 at 2:27 PM Thank you, Curtis. You are absolutely right. This old Georgia boy used to be so self-centered that I didn't think of others worse off than I until I met the Savior. Now, I look for 'underdogs' to lift up, dust off and show them a better way of life. I appreciate your support.

Beautiful Scars January 13, 2018 at 4:14 AM sometimes we can't find anything to look forward to, great poem, thank you and congrats :)-luloo Curtis Moorman January 13, 2018 at 5:23 AM Thank you, luloo! Often times, people are so concerned about what is going on in their own life that they fail to see the hurt and need in others. It is always rewarding when we see those needs and take the time to do something about it. That's where Blessings come from.

Rhoda Tripp January 3, 2018 at 9:22 AM Very sweet write Curtis. I agree. There are many lonely people whose life we can enrich and at the same time, our own. Curtis Moorman January 3, 2018 at 9:51 AM Thank you, Rhoda. I totally agree. I wrote it with that attitude in mind. Glad to see that you picked up on it.