Giving From The Heart
If I can be of help to anyone as I journey along my way,
that is what I desire the most and for which I daily pray.
I am wanted, needed, special, talented and important.
Help comes with this kind of honesty and self-judgment.
Give and it shall be given is perfect advice from above.
I'll give out of a pure heart; motives must be out of love,
With no thought of reward, only Gods' glory as my prize.
Yet, many precious moments with Him description defies.
Rising to heights that are new, feeling approval of heaven,
Guiding me to lovingly serve; bringing to me good fortune.
What I focus on comes back twice fold. It's the going rate.
Giving from my heart, brings back more than I anticipate.
Charlene McCutcheon is a 73 year old, wife, mother of seven, grandmother of thirty and great-grandmother of 14. She has just discovered her voice through poetry within the last few years. Her former ways of expression have been through the media of arts and crafts. Her desire to share herself with others for their benefit has been the motivating factor in all her endeavors. She loves life, work, play and most of all people.
If I had to sum up this poem in one word it would be beautiful! This is a gorgeous poem. I really enjoyed reading your piece with the tenderness that you wrote with and your great skill of love. Such a true poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for you very encouraging evaluation. It is a kind service you have done to take the time to read and comment on my poem.. I do appreciate it.
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Charlene, as per usual, your words are beautifully touching, sincere and vividly truthful and wise............ you're still the greatest! Sheri
ReplyDeleteOh my sweet Sheri, how very kind you are. I am sure you must be looking in a mirror with that kind of evaluation which I most certainly do appreciate. God bless you.
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Cgarlene,
DeleteI agree with you wholeheartedly as I do believe in giving of myself.
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Its amazing that you have expressed so beautifully in last stanza what i have been mulling over earlier in the evening. Great write....Nalini
ReplyDeleteNalini, thank you so much for your kind words. God has touched my heart with them.
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Beautiful poem Charlene. Always a blessing to read your inspiring poetry. God bless, Chris~
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Christine for your very kind words. They always bless me too. You are such an angel.
DeleteLove, Charlene
Charlene, your fine poem expounds on the virtues of benevolence, in such a clear and concise manner, even a small child could grasp its meaning. I really enjoyed and appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteMichael, thank you ever so much for your very kind words. Since I am not eloquent with words, I just write what's simple and from my heart. I don't know if you have ever heard of Helen Rice Steiner or not but she is a widely published poet and her poems are on many greeting cards. I learned to appreciate her simple style of writing, so easily understood and that truly touch my soul. Because of your confirming comment I see myself now as writing like she did and I always wanted to write like her. I don't feel so bad now, even though I am not eloquent
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Charlene, your fine poem expounds on the virtues of benevolence, in such a clear and concise manner, even a small child could grasp its meaning. I really enjoyed and appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your beautiful comments on Karen's poems at The Song Is... as well as on my poem at Whispers, Charlene.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your lovely and meaningful poem, too. Well done!
Mariane, You are so welcome and I am so glad you published Karen's poems. I sure love her and her wonderful talent with writing poetry. You are so giving and kind to pray tribute to her talent . And thank you for such a nice comment on my poem.
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Dear Charlene,
ReplyDeleteA lovely introspective poem from your heart, Charlene and a lot wisdom in there too!
A wonderful soul you are thank you for sharing this delightful poem with us all.
Love Sandra