Can I Write You A Poem? Poem by Denis Martindale

If you gave me permission to,
I'd write a poem just for you,
Describing good points now and then,
Of memories from way back when,
Such that perhaps a tear you'd cry,
Or wistfully let out a sigh,
Or laugh out loud or simply smile,
Regardless of my poem's style…

If you gave me permission to,
I'd write a poem just for you,
Describing moments you felt mad,
Or times when you felt glad or sad,
But more than these, I'd hold you close,
To whisper secrets no-one knows,
Then tell you straight, that God forgives,
The proof of that is that Christ lives…

If you gave me permission to,
I'd write a poem just for you,
Describing things I know you love,
Not just the buying of new stuff,
But goodness, kindness, gentleness
And courtesy that's meant to bless…
So grant permission, please, I pray,
Then I'll get started WRITE AWAY!


Denis Martindale July 2017.