Over the years I have learned to be strong.
My children— Like birds could nest on my branches.
I’d listen… lessen their burdens from life going wrong.
Several months ago, my branches felt bare.
More like a young sapling in need of support.
I found strength for others hard… while in despair.
A dear friend helped me escape to the poetry world.
The more I read and wrote the less I felt broken.
We became closer… because of our grief for a girl.
One poem at a time my strength is returning.
Praying— I’ll stay deep in the genre of poetry.
Forever keeping my heart and mind churning.
I pray… one day I’ll find someone in need,
Wanting to express their feelings some way.
And, like my friend… plant the poetic seed.
This year we’ll have the tree, gifts, and feasts.
However, this year is just my poetic season.
Thank you, my friend… It’s helped me have peace.
For my dear friend, Carrie. Thank you for being there for me, Carrie.
For Poets United: Susan’s Midweek Motif. “Prayer”
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A marvelous poem! To heal through poetry, to pass on the seed: "Praying--I'll stay deep in the genre of poetry. . . ."
ReplyDeleteThat image works two ways. Thank God for our teachers and our friends.
Thank you, Susan. It has soothed me in many ways.
DeleteA stunning poem Vickie. Verse 6 is my favourite. May be all scatter seeds of poetry to sprout healing days
ReplyDeletemuch love...
Poetry is a pathway through pain that accompanies our journey. Your poem is wonderful. I love the idea of passing along this love of poetry, as someone did to you.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said, Thank you, Sherry.
DeleteYes this really is a beautiful poem on thankfulness. Friends and poetry what would we do without them?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
DeleteFriendship rendered in poetry. Such a beautiful feeling. It is the best of medium to adopt, Vicky!
ReplyDeleteHank
Thank you, Hank.
DeleteWonderful that poetry has helped heal.. a great gift by/for a friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI am so pleased you found poetry, Vicki.
ReplyDeleteThank you, me too.
DeletePoetry does give the healing touch and makes life so meaningful. A beautiful poem Vicki.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sumana.
DeleteA simple thank you can be an eloquent prayer.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThank you for this, Vicki. I have never known a better balm for the soul than poetry. It's saved my life and glad that you highlighted its restorative powers.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vivian. :)
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