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May 25, 2024        11.21pm

Wy Did I Become A Poet

I’m a poet who was made not born
Molded by God through people, my inspiration
I became a poet so I can stand on my own
With God’s love and strength 
Through my creative expression.

Poetry is my aesthetic way to express
By writing my stories of joy and loneliness
I became a poet to share my failure and success
For a day-to-day’s journey
God’s love is just around to give hope, bless.

Why did I become a poet?
Because of the people I’ve loved and met
To creatively reveal God's nature’s wonders, not a secret
In fear, doubt, stress or exhaustion 
I lean on poetry’s comforting wall, my parapet.

Along with my job is my ministry
Done in my special way through poetry
I became a poet with Almighty Lord’s precious gift
To share His words like songs with praising arms like a tree.



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(The poem below wasn't included in the contest. I'm posting it today, Aug. 10, 2024 5.49pm  for keepsake. I've scribbled this just after writing my contest entry above.)

How Nature Made Me A Poet

Seed of poetry has been sown in my heart,
By sowers who played the biggest part;
Poetry seed grew and nurtured from the start,
From reciting rhymes with actions at age five.

Seed of poetry has been watered by mom and school,
When memorizing poem was my forte, so cool!
As I bloomed, I started to admire and fall in love like a fool,
To words where I express creatively gliding like waterfall.

My words came in various poems filling my paper,
When joy and love spark as odds to nature’s wonder;
In pains and sadness, writing poems is my comforter,
‘Til I realized, I’m also poet to share and adore our Almighty Father.
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Ashley Avatar
July 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Dear Len, soulful poet, I adore that poetry is your "comforting wall" your "parapet". I'm so happy and gratified that you became a poet to share your heart, your vision, your inspiration with me, the soupers and the world. Your last two lines are elevating in potent beauty and are a grand finale to a lovely soul-baring piece. Your golden pen shines, my poet friend! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Gasun Avatar
July 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Thank you so much belatedly for reading my poem, your gracious comments and warmest wishes too dearest poet friend Susan. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
George Avatar
June 13, 2024 at 6:45 AM
"In fear, doubt, stress or exhaustion I lean on poetry’s comforting wall, my parapet." I can so well relate to your words. Poetry is my refuge when I feel lonely and vexed. I also see it as medium to express my dependence on God and His Providential care. Beautifully written, dear Len.
Gasun Avatar
July 15, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Thank you belatedly for reading my poem and your gracious comments my dear poet friend Valsa. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
Baker Avatar
June 1, 2024 at 8:59 PM
A FAV for my list, Len. A beautiful tribute to your gift and your purpose. Praise God for the gift given to you so you can share with others. Smiles ~ Blessings for dear friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Gasun Avatar
July 15, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Thank you belatedly for faving this in your list, for reading my poem and your gracious comment my dear poet friend Bill. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
Gasun Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Why did I become a poet Contest Judged: 5/26/2024 10:53:00 AM Sponsored by: Jay Narain Place: HM (1-15 single winneers & multi- HM)
Goldsmith Avatar
May 29, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Your pen was working overtime on this one. Hugs... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away With Your Win...........
Gasun Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem, your uplifting comments and your congratulatory greetings my dear poet friend. God bless you always and your writings. I'll visit your page soon ok. Hugs
Alex Avatar
May 26, 2024 at 9:48 PM
"I’m a poet who was made not born Molded by God through people" - Beautifully written on your being and becoming. A grand writing. Congratulations!
Gasun Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem, your uplifitng comments and warm congratulatory greetings my dear poet friend. God bless you always and your writings. I'll visit your page very soon ok. Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
May 26, 2024 at 3:50 PM
And a wonderful poet you are, dear Len congrats
Gasun Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Oh, and so are You my dear poet friend. Thank you so much for reading my poem and your uplifting and warm congratulatory comments. God bless you always and your writings. I'll visit you so soon ok. Hugs
Brul Avatar
May 26, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Sublime and pure! Your last stanza captured the essence of your becoming a poet! Congratulations.
Gasun Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Thank you so much for your reading my poem, your uplifting words and warm congratulatory greetings my dear poet friend Jcb, God bless you always and your writings. I'll visit you soon ok. Hugs
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