How Blessed

This piece is non fiction.

Encouraged by a beautiful book,

that you gave to me,

I take out paper and pen,

to tell the world,

with you for a sister,

how blessed I have been.

 

I was alone, so alone, lost and scared.

Friend's I thought would care,

very simply, were not there.

Regarding me, rumor followed lie

and penniless, the dirt became my mattress

and my roof was the sky.

 

Body full of pain, heart-broken,

exhausted, unable to walk another day,

everyone turned me away,

except one sister....

she gave me food, shelter and my dignity.

 

So, encouraged by a beautiful gift that you gave to me,

I take out paper and pen,

to tell the world,

with you for a sister,

how blessed I have been.

 

11/19/02

Reviews

[Ahmad Cox]

Very beautiful. I am sure she would appreciate it

[Mauricio Montoya]

These words ring with gratitude and love it’s those little things in life bring joy and to have someone to share that with and be thankful.
Awesome write.

[Steven Cash]

Awwww another good poem

[Matty Bosox]

This is something for somebody to be very proud of...Barbara your words are very simple, yet beautiful when combined to make such an extravigent cocktail of poetry....Your sister would be very proud and you should be very proud to have such a gift of using words in such a beautiful and sense-filled manner...Excellent stuff Barbara

[Soul Fire]

Wow, wonderful write! Great tribute! Awesome work! Very Heart felt!

[J. Viands]

When we actually reach out a hand we can change a life forever this is something that is to rarely done. Passion makes good poetry well done

[Dr. Wood ?]

a wonderfully heartfelt tribute to a person you clearly love

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for the beautiful and positive poem. Good to be thankful for a good friend and appreciate. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Flow]

wow extremely beautifully poem that is very powerful with positive messages and a strong soul. A great testiment of your sister... :) excellent write my friend.

[Ralphy]

Your messages are so powerful. The poem is an excellent write of expression, design, words, and emotions flow. The line that chores "I take out my paper and pen to tell the world" I could really feel the emotion reaching out. Thank you for sharing that with us. Everyone need to feel such an inspiration.