Writing - a Blessing

"I have never started a poem whose end I knew.  Writing a poem is discovering."
                                                   - Robert Frost


      Poetry is an art
   That gushes from the heart,
When we pen our feelings,
It helps in mind's healings;

I'm sure you're concordant ~
Extremely important
   Is poetry in life,
     It helps overcome strife;

     Unique men and women,
   We fight battles with pen,
We are God's messengers,
Merely His presenters;

He gives the words, we write,
In this darkness, spread light,
   It’s God’s gentle caress,
      Relieves some of our stress;

      Writing poems, we’re strong,
   Trying to right some wrong,
Poetry makes us, us,
Writing is sure a plus.



11.24.2021



For Constance La France's ""W" New Poems" contest
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Lindley Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 3:55 PM
Congratulations on this excellent POTD! Such verses sing of light, truth, hope and faith. That poets are charged with presenting positives and inspiration as part of their journey and adventure in literature is a given, imho. Your fine poem is truly a gem.. A fav.. God bless..
Watt Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 11:40 PM
Jo, this captures so many of the blessings we reap from writing: mind healing, overcoming strife and darkness, relieving stress, growing strong. We are God's messengers indeed! Beautifully stated, I enjoyed this so much today. Thank you for sharing, my friend. Congratulations for your POTD acknowledgement ~ John
Hamilton Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 3:19 PM
Very nice Jo, it's true, we write because that's who we are, enjoyed!
Calasibetta Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 3:10 PM
I love this ~ it is so true, those of us don't physically fight for causes, we write! Blessings, Paulette
Y. Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 9:33 AM
Hi Jo, Congratulations on getting the day. It was most definitely well deserved. Have a great day:-)Alexis
Goldsmith Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 8:34 AM
Back with "Congratulations" on this "Wonderful" win. Have a blessed day...............
Venkataraman Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 12:12 AM
Writing innumerable words in a sentence and bringing rhyme is easy to do, but using just five words in a sentence and rhyming needs great admiration. Here the poet has done perfectly that job with great dexterity. Congratulations!
La France Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 1:45 PM
Jo, congratulations on your First Place in my "W" New Poems Contest. Your poem is beautifully penned and I love all the quotes and congratulations also on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ love and serenity _Constance
Goldsmith Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 7:48 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A "Wonderful" write. Love how you added the quotes at the top. Thanks. Have a blessed day...............
Trifiatis Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 2:20 AM
Inspiring and uplifting. Congratulations on POTD honors, my little sister. Blessings.
Horsman Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 6:52 PM
LOve this, Jo, so deserving of POTD.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 3:14 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Jo. "Poetry makes us, us"..beautiful! Your quotes are excellent too..love the one by Robert Frost.
Mcintosh Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 1:27 PM
WOW. I love this. Congrats on POTD. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 11:19 AM
Excellent - the quote, the content and the emotion! Congratulations on POTD!
Ashley Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 10:42 AM
Dear Jo, this is a beautiful piece. You express the wonders of writing poetry with fluid finesse. I appreciate the quotes presented as well, and I especially relate to the one by Frost. Congratulations for receiving POTD honors. A worthy and wonderful choice. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Proxenos Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 3:45 AM
Jo, an excellent write with tremendous imagery, writing poetry is my passion - congratulations on POTD hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
George Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 8:06 PM
Beautiful Jo.... ! Concur with your thoughts ! Congratulations on your great win !
Dietrich Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 7:49 PM
Love this, Jo. I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.
Nicole Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 7:39 PM
"Poetry is an art" Each moment and emotion paints a different scene. Yes, I completely agree. It is wonderful being able to be expressive in this way. Your thoughts caress softly around me. Congratulations Jo, on Poem of the Day. :) Hugs, Brandy
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 7:07 PM
Writing poetry is the life blood of a poet Jo. You have expressed that beautifully and this wonderful Poem of the day. Congratulations on the honor my friend. Blessings xxoo
Brown Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 4:01 PM
Beautiful poem, Congratulations on POTD! Blessing ~ Debra
Sands Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 2:27 PM
This is so true and perfect. Congratulations for POTD Jo . A Fave for me :) and congratulations for your win in the contest !
May Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 1:52 PM
Wonderful write Jo, Congrats on POTD
Mcconnell Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 10:37 AM
Great pen Jo, congratulations on the POTD, fully deserved. Love your rhyme and flow as well how you bring out the privilege of writing poetry. Blessings always,Gordon
Peck Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 9:36 AM
I agree! Aren't we lucky to be able to put our thoughts into words! Congratulations on POTD!
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