Repeat After Me (sharing a kind heart)

Three 8-Count Quatrains in a-b-a-b rhymes and an unrhymed couplet travoi, written for Emmajoy's new "Debate via Prose or Poetry" group on its first topic: A Repeated Thought

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Repeat After Me

Every morn, as sun arises,

is another day I’ll be blessed.

For, I know there’ll be surprises;

sheer joyfulness, each time, expressed.

And, should I find that sorrow’s swept

its shadowed shapes across my heart,

I’ll repeat your words, as vows kept …

loving cares, that will never part.

With these wondrous thoughts I've been graced,

I'm ever-so gratefully thrilled.

I promise to keep them well-placed,

'til my heartbeats - alas - are stilled.

Every morn, as sun arises:

another day I will be blessed....

Richard W Jenkins

© 19 Mar 2025

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Author's Note

Thank you for reading and reviewing
this humble poem for me.
Please, feel free to make comment on anything you believe
will help my craft and/or this composition.
✍

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Your skill with verse and a song between the lines has been finely put forever, Richard, especially,

'Every morn as sun arises,
another day I will be blessed.
For, I know there’ll be surprises;
sheer joyfulness each time expressed....

Every morn as sun rises'

[Richard🖌]

With most grateful thanks 🥀🐝

Dear Em,
The gracious warmth and intelligent beauty of your reviews never fail to gratify an olde bard's most arduously sincere efforts.
Thus, I bow to thee now with humble-hearted happiness!

Thank you, Em, for this ultra-interesting group! ⁓ Richard🖌

[emmajoygreen]

Oh my, thank you, Richard, but do get up before you hurt your back!

Hope you enjoy the Group, having to get used to how things are done with it. Should have learned things before hand. It is supposed to be fun and friendly, however!

[Einstein Noodle]

beautiful experience to read Sir Richard ... thanks so much, once again for sharing your creations :)
E.

[Richard🖌]

Ah, Dear Gene 😏

I see you've become a man of few words in the heavenly Springtime Ozarks, but those shared were each well worth waiting for, as they always are.
Not one of my most stellar pieces, I know, but in defense: it's never easy for me to compose on order … as this one is, for Em's poetry group.

You are so very, truly welcome, tho, Syr, and I thank you so sincerely, too! ⁓ Richard 🌾

[Einstein Noodle]

i think you did a great job with the challenge! not feeling a lot like talking lately ... my dog Beauregard passed away a few days ago .. he had cancer and i spent as much time with him as i could .. well worth it says i :) stay well!
E

[Richard🖌]

Please, Dear Gene,
Share us a poem in honor of Beauregard … we need to know at least some of your history together and why you were such loving friends. And, it will be wonderful therapy for you in this time of bereavement.
Bless you, My Friend, and bless Beauregard, as he crosses over that beautiful Rainbow Bridge.

[Thomas W Case]

Well done. You use this form well.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you so very much, Thomas,

I appreciate your inspiring compliments.

read moreThank you so very much, Thomas,

I appreciate your inspiring compliments.

A nice Spring day to ya, Syr! ⁓ Richard🍃

[Amy R]

What a wonderfully written poem, almost like a song.
Definitely enjoyed reading this, needed this. Lovely...
-Amy

[Richard🖌]

Wow, Amy! 🎶

Two reviews in a row from You … I am simply overjoyed!
You've swept me off my feet with such lovely compliments, knowing of your enjoyment, and fulfilled need.😌

You're so sweet to a hopeful bard.
Thank you, Amy ⁓ Richard🖌

[Amy R]

My pleasure reading your poems. You're welcome. 🤗

[Brandy]

Yes, I'll repeat these words after you -
' Every morn, as sun arises: another day I will be blessed. '
Because moments in the morning are beautiful and tender, at that leaves me feeling so *thankful *

I'm blessed by the best.
- So happy to be here.
- So thankful for friends and family.
- My heart is filled with so much joy.

Your thoughts bring a smile, Richard. : )

[Richard🖌]

As the gracious beauty of your own blissful thoughts, Brandy, gifts my lips a grateful smile. 😌read moreAs the gracious beauty of your own blissful thoughts, Brandy, gifts my lips a grateful smile. 😌

Knowing my humble verse has brought a sense of joy into your heart, makes sharing all the more worthwhile.

Thank you, Dear Brandy 🌿
Sincerely ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lisasview]

Hi there,
I know I just sent you a message dearest Richard but I decided to look at what you have been up to.... Well,
as I think you already know I love your work. The stories interlaced between your words make reading such a pleasure.
For some reason this lines really sticks out to me....
"With these wondrous thoughts I've been graced;"
Our thoughts is what life is really all about.
I loved this one, especially today.
Lisa

[Richard🖌]

Hello, Lisa Dear,
I'm so glad you're here! 🌺

It's so sweet to see ya on this fine day.
I'm happy you've happened to come my way.
I hope you'll take a little time to stay;
that's to say, "So we can laugh 'n play,
come what may! Whatta ya say?"

🤩 Seems I got all excited to see you, and to receive such lovely accolades of relatable touches makes it all feel so wonderfully worthwhile.

Thank you, Dear Lady Sublime, Poetess-0-Mine, for once again sharing your beautiful heart 'n soul✨ Richard🖌

[Lisasview]

It is always my pleasure...can't wait to actually start writing again...
lisa

[D. Mansfield]

Wonderful poem, I enjoyed reading

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, D. Mansfield 🍷

That's good,to hear! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lorry]

And with that sun rising, spring on the horizon adds another dimension to our faces in the ability to smile, once we are properly defrostedfrom winter of course!
😃

[Richard🖌]

Of course, My Friend 🤜🌿🤛

Winter will have had to shed its cold,
that Springtime might approach so bold.
with gentle arms embraced and thrilled,
like none before has yet fulfilled.

Thank you, Lorry, for reading
and commenting! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Betty Hermelee]

a stunning poem Richard…. almost like a wedding vow, all over again…. your well chosen words really reflect your deep emotions….
thank you for sharing
warmly, B🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Betty, ever-so kindly🍒

Your own deep emotions and words of appreciative thanks shine through to touch an olde bard's heart.

You, too, are most warmly thanked for such a lovely review! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure Richard!🌷
Warmly
B🌷

[Tumi]

A beautifulness poem to write sir, in my humble opinion sir I think a last line with the refrain
"Another day I will be blessed" looks great to (me), it's a wonderful piece, honestly I'm repeating after you silently in my mind.

[Richard🖌]

Beautifully spake, Dear Tumi 🙏🏼

What could be more heartifully repeated than the gift of spirited delight shared through your closing words, My Fine Fellow Poet.

Thank you, Syr, for the most inspiring finishing line! ⁓ Richard🖌️