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“Occasionally I am reminded that perhaps I should write a poem.”

 

“Occasionally I am reminded that perhaps I should write a poem.” This statement prefaced a poem written by my daughter in an email she sent the other day. She has been writing poems since she was quite young.  I want to share it with you.

 

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Words with others like it

to clear the mind and feed the rest.

Words hidden under a cloak of deception

yearning to be misread.

Words as simple as a flower’s petals

which bend over the anxiety of being so beautiful.

Words which help find meaning in the wells of uncertainty

as profound as an older man

delicately unfolding his morning paper.

 

A smile without the effort that stains it.

A poem like so many before it.

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Melba Christie at Poemattic

I believe a poem can change your life forever. I know many poems I read as a child made a difference in my life. I learned to believe in me. My senses started living along side me. My appreciation for nature and life increased by one hundred percent. As a result I paint, love photography, and I listen and try to pay attention a little bit more to everything around me. I also became a teacher to honor all those teachers who set me straight about life and learning.

3 responses to ““Occasionally I am reminded that perhaps I should write a poem.””

  1. poemattic Avatar
    poemattic

    To my darling daughter: I love you very much!!

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    1. Dai Melendez Avatar
      Dai Melendez

      Thanks mom, love you too!

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      1. poemattic Avatar
        poemattic

        I am very proud of you.

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