Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted January 5, 2009 |
Hats off to Helen Steiner Rice, my mom's favorite
Fanstory's Jewels
by Rdfrdmom2
everyone has something to offer
God’s Jewels
Bedecked in famous jewels, Enjoying earthly pleasures, Defying moral rules— And in our mood of discontent We sink into despair And long for earthly riches And feel cheated of our share— But stop these idle musings, God has stored up for you Treasures that are far beyond Earth’s jewels and riches, too— For never, never discount What God has promised man If he will walk in meekness And accept God’s flawless plan— For if we heed His teachings As we journey through the years, We’ll find the richest jewels of all Are crystallized through tears. Helen Steiner Rice Fanstory’s Jewels
Passed off as poems sometimes Enjoying higher ratings With neither meters nor rhymes— And due to our grouchy nature We fuss in our despair And long for better ratings 'Cause their work just can’t compare— But stop your useless envy For God has given you Talent that is so unique Distinctive styling, too— Never look at someone’s work And feel it lesser than Something you might have whipped out While they worked hard as they can— For we don’t have equal gifts As we post throughout the year But many jewels we’ll find among The stories we read here. jbh 1-5-09 |
Recognized |
I have never tried to write one of these before but was intrigued when I read Bard Owl's entry so decided to find one of my mom's Helen Steiner Rice books and give it a try to honor both my mom and her favorite writer. My daughter often questions why some people seem to do well yet seem to have no morals. That's why I selected the particular poem to mimic. I am sometimes guilty of the very thing about which I wrote -- wondering why some pieces have gotten high ratings when others (not always my own) have not when they seem to be better written. After 13 months on the site, I have decided to not worry about such things, to review each piece on its own merit, and to accept the reviews I receive in the same manner (unless I am attacked by someone which has happened a time or two). When that occurs, I let Tom deal with it and move on. We need to be a community of writers who are committed to assisting each other. I know that some of my pieces are heaven sent and take little or no time to write -- others have taken weeks to write. Many times, the shorter they are, the harder they are for me to do. Anyway, thanks to Scribbelini for organizing the contest and to Diamondeyes for the dazzling jewels.
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