What Should Poems Accomplish? Poem by Denis Martindale

I've got one purpose in my mind, one aim I must pursue,
Such that some phrases I must find before I bid adieu...
And so I pause, reflect and start and reminisce a while,
So that a message I impart to leave folks with a smile...

All righty, then, it's time to write, I'm at my keyboard now
And with my PC screen in sight, I'll struggle through somehow...
I'll pick a theme at random yet create some wondrous prose,
A precious thing folks can't forget, that keeps them on their toes!

I'll challenge them to be sincere each hour of the day!
I'll challenge them to discard fear, do everything God's way...
I'll challenge them, be strong, be brave, yet humble to remain,
To always strive and not to cave, for there's so much to gain!

I'll write of heroes from the past, commend them one by one,
The faithful saints who were steadfast in service to God's Son...
I'll share examples from my life, to boost morale and more,
The times I conquered pain and strife could thrill folks to the core!

And when I'm through, they'll understand, each has a destiny,
Fulfilling what the Lord has planned and proved with prophecy...
My word, I'm fired up and so, it's time, my truths to share...
I've got the coffee on the go, I'm reckless without care!

I've got some custard creams as well, they'll all go down a treat,
I love that fresh-made coffee smell and custard creams are sweet...
OK, then, let me think a bit... I'll need a little time,
To really make a go of it, so that it sounds sublime...

I've gorn and done it, yes, indeed! Yeah, baby, yeah, that's good...
I knew, of course, that I'd succeed, by now, that's understood...
My poem's finished! That was quick! Great verses and pure gold!
C'est magnifique! C'est fantastique! And now my story's told!


Denis Martindale 7th of April 2016.