Write On Time! Poem by Denis Martindale

Just how hard can it truly be
To write in rhyme for poetry,
Such that both heart and mind agree,
Therein must dwell sweet harmony?

And with such eloquence and grace,
A miracle has taken place,
That puts a smile on every face,
Or teaches truths in brand new ways?

Or grants the mind new thoughts to muse,
Such that from these the heart must choose,
Perchance not merely called Good News,
But fervently take hold and use?

From words and phrases borne of thought,
The poets capture all they've caught,
Portraying only what they ought,
That fellow mortals may be taught…

Then come the blessings proved enough,
That mellowed spirits seek to love,
Such that we praise the Lord above…
For giving poets so much stuff!


Denis Martindale May 2019.