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Wish I Were

Wish I were boldly graceful like a dancer on a stage. To tell the truth, I'm fearful merely to walk, at my age. Wish then that I were perfect but I'd be thinking again Would my ego be subject to raw boasting? and so then... Wish I were pure like a child free of pride, envy and fear. Just now I believe God smiled, "You are MY child," did I hear? Wisdom is what I'll pray for to make HIS glory greater... guidance from my Creator grant my wish to walk straighter. Dec. 9, 2021 contest: Winter Wishes, hostess: Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/15/2021 12:51:00 PM

You did hear those words for you are God's child - special and completely unique in all of eternity. Congratulations on your win. Sending you all the blessings of the season.

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/15/2021 1:16:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. A blessed Christmas to you and your family. God bless you.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/15/2021 5:41:00 AM

thank you, Beata. appreciate your comment and blessing which I return to you, your family, your friends - Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/14/2021 10:42:00 PM

"Wish I were pure like a child" - A great wish, indeed! Congratulations!

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/15/2021 5:42:00 AM

I appreciate your comment so much, thank you, Christuraj. You picked the focus of my wishes and it is true especially when we remember that as believers we are children of God.

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/14/2021 9:42:00 PM

Oh, this is as touching as it is beautiful, Reason. A rich and deep piece full of imagery and introspection that warms my heart. I especially admire your third stanza and adore your last for a grand finale to a great piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in Chantelle’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/15/2021 5:44:00 AM

thank you, Susan, I appreciate the read and your lovely remark. May I wish you a Holly, Jolly Christmas, going way back (46 years) to when my maiden name was Jolly - Christmas was a good season to be Jolly.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/14/2021 3:54:00 PM

wonderful wishes Reason, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/15/2021 5:45:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy 2022.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/14/2021 3:50:00 PM

Sweetly done, REason. Congrats for your win

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/15/2021 5:47:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Here's hoping you have a Holly, Jolly Christmas with friends and family.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/14/2021 2:34:00 PM

Nicely done! I like your use of repetition and the conclusion! Congratulations! ~ps

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/15/2021 5:48:00 AM

Thank you, P.S., Good to hear from you again, May 2022 hold great treasure and pleasure for you writing to your heart's content.

Constance La France

Date: 12/14/2021 1:17:00 PM

Reason, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in Chantelle's Winter Wishes contest ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/15/2021 5:51:00 AM

Thank you Constance, Winter may be colder for some of us but it doesn't have to be without hope. Wishing you the song of angels - Good Tidings of Great Joy at Christmas and throughout 2022.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/9/2021 11:57:00 AM

Well-said, Reason. I loved the flow of your phrases, your rhyme, and your theme. Season's Greetings to you!

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/10/2021 7:35:00 AM

Thank you, Milt, appreciate your comment. Joy to the World as we rejoice in our Savior's birth

Jeannie Cronin

Date: 12/9/2021 9:53:00 AM

And that’s what it means to be in the world and not of it. Beautifully penned

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/10/2021 7:36:00 AM

thank you, Jeannie, I welcome your reply and wish to live up to that expression. O Come, O Come Immanuel.