Jesse Zerlaut Poet Couplet

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A poem wrote while thinking of my loved ones this Valentine's day. In hopes that if nothing comes from my writing at least someday they will have my work to look back on in loving memory. In the end, all my thoughts to paper, all my experiences and mindful visioning open for their eyes to see. My wife, my children, my extended family and friends, I love you all. 

Writer's Legacy

I hope to find that my soul is ill content'
to rest merely on words that I've spent
For my hand knows to wander aimlessly
with all mind towards a writer's legacy
and where I'd like to give credit to self
with stellar writing that leads to wealth
Instead, my thinking outshines ambition
with that in thought, this is my mission
That my heart bleeds out in ink of mind
on paper, for family, before it's my time

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Old Buck November 26, 2019 at 1:55 PM Jesse: You made an old man cry. Thank you for sharing those wonderful thoughts that may pass many writers minds but not get written down, certainly not a elegantly. Thanks again. oldbuck Jesse Zerlaut March 9, 2020 at 9:38 PM I'm really glad you like it, Buck. I've always had a deal of respect for you and your poetry, so knowing I can move you the way you move me... makes me happy!

Louise Kwalton January 29, 2019 at 4:09 PM Just curious about the lack of punctuation, is it intended? Jesse Zerlaut March 9, 2020 at 9:38 PM For this poem, it was. You'll find plenty of poems that harbor no punctuation.

Akkina Downing March 20, 2018 at 10:37 PM Beautifully expressed Jesse... Hugs :) Jesse Zerlaut March 21, 2018 at 11:42 PM I appreciate the visit, Akkina. Hugs :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri February 24, 2018 at 11:05 PM Your ink and heart bleed so poetically and appealing here. U said it in awesome rhyming, a great legacy for all even your loved ones. Jesse Zerlaut March 12, 2018 at 10:53 AM Thank you! I'd wish it upon any writer to be remembered for their work, by those who love them, if no other.

Andrea Dietrich February 15, 2018 at 7:11 PM I think we all want that for ourselves and you said it very splendidly!! A poet's poet!! Jesse Zerlaut February 16, 2018 at 12:53 AM Glad you liked it, Andrea and thank you for stopping in.

Sandra Haight February 15, 2018 at 6:43 PM Beautifully expressed emotions from your heart to your loved ones, Jesse. Most poets will identify with your feelings. I enjoyed reading your poem this evening! Sandra :) Jesse Zerlaut February 16, 2018 at 12:52 AM Thank you, Sandra

Sara Kendrick February 15, 2018 at 10:31 AM Enjoyed reading your work. Very expressive and creative. I hope that your family reads it and appreciates the thoughts and efforts that it takes to pen lines. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Jesse Zerlaut February 15, 2018 at 10:32 AM Thank you for your kind words and thoughts, Sara. I hope you ae doing well these days.

Vijay Pandit February 15, 2018 at 6:37 AM A poem from the heart..words elegantly depict love for cherished family..exemplary work, Jesse. Jesse Zerlaut February 15, 2018 at 8:13 AM Thank you for the read, Vijay, glad you like it!

FJ Thomas February 14, 2018 at 8:37 PM Jesse this is such a lovely piece. May the ink in your heart never run dry. :) Jesse Zerlaut February 15, 2018 at 12:40 AM Thank you, may your's never run dry, either.

Silent One February 14, 2018 at 7:29 AM What a beautiful poem Jesse... I think many poets feel like this.. Jesse Zerlaut February 14, 2018 at 7:34 AM Thank you for reading, Silent. It certainly validates the reason we write, in my mind.