God said to man "Breathe, Now"
Man said to God "Don't know how"
God replied "I've already shown you, son"
Man sighed "Am I the only one?"
My tool chest is full but my hands are tied
Could've told the truth but instead I lied
My books are worn out but what did I learn?
I smell smoke and fire but what did I burn?
God took a rib from man's side
"This I give to you, but 1st it will hide"
Even though a dam has stopped the flow
I will search for the rib high and low
My mind has all the information I need
To act upright in thought, word, and deed
But until I apply this the way I should
Everything I know is also misunderstood
God said to man "This is the way"
Man said to God "You said that yesterday"
God blessed man with sufficient will
Man walked with God and he was fulfilled
God blessed man again and again
Yet man strayed, much to his chagrin
God put man back on the right road
And gave him the strength to carry his load
Categories:
tool chest, god, motivation, mystery, recovery
Form: Rhyme
Dear Future Poets:
The best advice I have for you is this:
Read! Read! Read!
Read the old Masters and read the new.
They will implant their wisdom in you.
And the insights that you receive
from the poems that you read,
will water your soul, like rain on seed.
How does poetry taste?
Have you ever eaten a poem?
Have you ever had ink ooze out of your mouth?
The poet, Mark Strand has.
In his poem EATING POETRY
Things are happening at the local library.
What? Well, you'll have to read his poem to find that out.
Mark uses intriguing titles and strong images to draw the reader in.
You, too, can learn to write poem titles that attract readers.
You'll also learn writing techniques from "How to" books.
Then, perhaps, practice your writing by bubbling spring brooks.
As a writer, you'll want to stock your
mental tool chest with poems that inspire.
Now, Write! Write! Write!
to your heart's desire.
One last thought: "Wonder is the beginning of wisdom" A Greek Proverb.
For Tyshawn Knight: Contest
Categories:
tool chest, education, poems, writing,
Form: Rhyme