In the Name of Love
"Poetry is a life-cherishing force.
For poems are not words, after all,
but fires for the cold, ropes let down
to the lost, something as necessary
as bread in the pockets of the hungry."
— Mary Oliver
My words of soul I humbly offer you-
these sorted gems within my loving heart.
With powers of emotion deep and true,
I hope to wake the feelings on your part
that leaves your mind at peace and free to be-
or stir a somber conflict to be solved.
May all my messages through poetry
help soothe and comfort you with hope evolved.
My poems, tender gifts of my deep thoughts-
that flow tween heart to mind shows clearly through.
Each word expressed, well chosen, dearly sought,
is planned to bring a piece of me to you.
Like rounded polished gems lined up to see-
each word I offer you- heartfelt and free.
October 26, 2015
Contest: Poetry Is A Life-Cherishing Force
Sponsor: Sotto Poet
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