Writing Poems
I want to give you a gift.
But all I have
are these words.
They don’t seem like much
against all the terrible things
that have happened.
Or will happen.
I don’t know how
to fix all of that-
which is not to say
that I will stop trying.
We are meant to help carry
each other’s burdens.
For now, though,
the only real thing
I know to give
are these words.
Within them
you will find my evolving truth,
which I hope
will reflect
or at least remind you of
your own truth
that lies
beneath the busy-ness,
the brokenness,
the chaos and the fear
in your quietest heart.
It is your own poem.
And it is pure goodness.
By Maria Brady-Smith
Photo by Mike Smith
What a beautiful gift to receive on this Christmas morning! Thank you for the calm joy you add to the world.
Thank you, Denise. You are part of my calm joy!
Thank you for your “presence”. Merry Christmas!❤️?❤
Thank you, Mary!
Thank you Maria!
Hope you are having a wonderful holiday with the family! Thanks, Jay!
Beautiful poem. Thank you and a very blessed Christmas to you and your family.
Thanks so much, Joy! Thank you for taking the time to read it.
Merry Christmas Maria! Thank you for sharing your gift this Christmas ❤
Missed you this Christmas. Hope you had a beautiful one!
Merry Christmas to you and family! This is a perfect gift.
Thank you, Mary! So glad you liked it.
Thank you for your beautiful gift of poetry, Maria~
Thanks to someone who has so many gifts to share!!
Perfect words for Christmas Day. Thank you.
You are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to read them.
I feel the love! Thanks for another gift of your beautiful words~
Thank you, Pat. Thanks for your gift of beautiful music!
I found this on Tuesday, December 27, the Feast of St. John the Gospel-Writer and Poet. Thank you. The Truth of the Word, in all its forms, may be the only truth that lasts. That being said, I so appreciate the juxtaposition of photograph and text – nice collaborative effort of two people in respect (and love).
Thank you, Paige. I did not know about this being the feast of St John. I always hope that my words will be a reflection of the Word.