Just Because

by gnj4uBoston, Massachusetts, USA

Sep 2012 964 Views 19 comments

Just Because

Author: gnj4u

Just because you ask me to
does not mean, of that, I can
nor does it mean from challenge,
hurriedly, away from yours I ran.

It merely means that I have precious
little talent to write upon demand
but script what comes into my mind
while striving to do the best I can.

Long hours are spent at work;
remaining time is spent at play.
Just trying to keep up with it all
is how I spend most every day.

From trimming hedges, overgrown
to binding clippings left to dry
my day has been filled with things
enough to make one sweat and sigh.

Poetry is my refuge from all things
that highlights life’s hard places
and brings my spirit some welcomed relief
when received by your kind graces.

To meet your challenge, I did try,
since you so kindly asked us to.
And, here I’m typing rhyming words
of a poetic post from me to you.

Just because…

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Posted: Sep 2012

About this poem:

in response to Macduff5's challenge

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Comments (19)

RedexNorthumberland, England UKSep 8, 2012

you met the challenge

liked that very much

FellsmanLake District, Cumbria, England UKSep 8, 2012

Hi Joy

A wonderful entry for this challenge - though I could never imagine the fragrant gnj4u actually sweating...

Some excellent rhyming in this fine write...

Bill

adjhematteson, Illinois USASep 8, 2012

gnj4u this is a good write thank you for sharing it with us.

Macduff5Newcastle, New South Wales AustraliaSep 8, 2012

Hi Gnj,

Poetry as a refuge from we here call hard yakka. You have certainly brought quality to the challenge. Thanks for sharing.

orientalkoruGlenella, Queensland AustraliaSep 8, 2012

I sure can relate to this Joy...that's why I'm here today..lol! Thanks for your thoughts...

gnj4uOPBoston, Massachusetts USASep 8, 2012

Hi, Redex, I am pleased that you like my verse AND very pleased to see you back in Poet's Corner! Hi, Fellsman, Though I don't usually perspire that much, at 87F and 80% humidity during the strongest sun hours of the day, I assure you I was sweating with the best of them. The fact that I had been sick with fever all last weekend and was still in recovery mode probably had something to do with it, too. Happy you appreciated the rhyme. Hi, adjhe, I am happy that you enjoyed my write. Hi, Macduff5, Glad you appreciated my offering. And, thank you for the new "yakka" vocabulary word. Hi, orientalkoru, It is always good when another can relate to something one has written. To all Since my free time is often limited, I miss reading much that gets posted. Though, usually, I don't post what I write if I don't have time to comment on the posts of others, this morning I made an exception. Thank each of you for taking the time to read and comment. I really appreciate hearing from each of you.

Poetnumber1St James, Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoSep 8, 2012

Hi Gnj4u this was a comely and truthful words you've penned,touching i thought as though you were near speaking

M.M

morgen90210singapore, Central Singapore SingaporeSep 9, 2012

M.M AND I are the last to arrive ...Dont know other might come ..just to read your poetry and cheer you for what you've done!

Odette67Penrith, Cumbria, England UKSep 9, 2012

Poetry is my refuge from all things
that highlights life’s hard places
and brings my spirit some welcomed relief
when received by your kind graces.

I just loved this little peek into your life joy...I remember when my days were busy, busy, busy just like yours...I have so much time on my hands now since I retired I could get into mischief...Like the bible says...'The Devil Makes Work For Idle hands'

cherryreggaebayside, New York USASep 10, 2012

I love how you wrote and expressed this poem....outstanding!!! Gnj4u

gnj4uOPBoston, Massachusetts USASep 10, 2012

Hi, cherryreggae,
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic and generous comment. I'm still smiling. It's good to see you again in Poet's Corner.

sophiasummerNorthland, New ZealandDec 25, 2012

Oh yes! I have never forgotten your (poetree)
I seek.... I look all around!

"Poetry is my refuge from all things
that highlights life’s hard places
and brings my spirit some welcomed relief"

Merry Christmas my beautiful friend.

Love Soph

gnj4uOPBoston, Massachusetts USADec 25, 2012

Hi, sophiasummer,
Thank you for gifting my verse with the present of your comments. As I remember you and yours, with love, I wish you a Merry Christmas, too!

studecarsayre, Oklahoma USADec 25, 2012

This is such a nice poem and I know all of us have at times had things we had to do not necessarily what we wanted to do, but after, isn't it great to feel I have accomplished something.

john17021984campbelltown, New South Wales AustraliaDec 25, 2012

I have read poems from a few poets, but up to now your poem is the best, very good try as trying to rhyme lines is quite a challenge, I started with "Life" my first poem I found that the rhyming was very tricky, so I switched to the narrative style of unrhymed poetry, it was a lot easier to tell your poem in your own words the way you want to, just make your poem interesting, rhyming it is an added bonus, try my idea and see what you think, please read some of my poetry it will give you some ideas of styles of poetry, all the best and good luck. John

gnj4uOPBoston, Massachusetts USADec 26, 2012

Hi, studecar, Yes, doing something that is hard for the doer for the benefit of another (as long as it doesn't compromise principles and/or ultimate happiness) could be viewed/felt as an accomplishment. Thank you for taking the time to read and leave such a nice comment on my poem. Hi, john17021984, Reading poetry is a personal experience created by the interaction of the poem and the reader. Due to limited time and/or interest, perhaps, most people in Poets Corner do not read posted poems and fewer still take the time to comment on one. I wish you the enjoyment of reading the poems of the many fine poets who post their offerings here. Until you discover their works, my rhyming poem will bask in the glow of your most generous comment. Welcome to Poet's Corner.

JimEeeNew Haven, Connecticut USADec 31, 2012

gni4u
A nice share
A nice write!
JimEee

rachaminNorthampton, Massachusetts USAJan 10, 2013

At your invitation, I just arrived and opened your corner of the Poet's Corner. Elegant meter, unpretentious sentiments. What separates a woman poet from her male counterparts is often the beauty and complicatedness of the mundane and the simple. A gross overgeneralization, perhaps, but that is what language IS, isn't it? To subvert the mind's relentless drive to generalize the particular is a feat; my strategy has always been to paint as abstract a picture as possible for others to color in their own particular particulars, but I am now in middle age deciding it has largely been a failure. Kudo's on this nice piece!

gnj4uOPBoston, Massachusetts USAJan 10, 2013

Hi, JimEee, Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my post. I am pleased that you enjoyed it. Hi, rachamin, When I responded to you with a flower saying, "Look forward to reading your poetry" I expected to be the one reading yours. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my post, its meter and unpretentious sentiments. Your kudos are most appreciated. Welcome to Poet's Corner.

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