Susan Patterson, a candid photo. For Those Who Are Ledger Bound
I’ve made many mistakes,
Thousands, if not tens of.
Some were planned, others
Accidental, still others
Unaware, I’m sure.
Oh, I’ve done things right as well,
Probably not quite
As many as wrong.
Still and all, I’m liked just,
The same.
Don’t bother me then with the
Accounting of my
Balance, because
For all its proposed worth
My friend,
Tally, I will not.
Susan Patterson
I’ve made many mistakes,
Thousands, if not tens of.
Some were planned, others
Accidental, still others
Unaware, I’m sure.
Oh, I’ve done things right as well,
Probably not quite
As many as wrong.
Still and all, I’m liked just,
The same.
Don’t bother me then with the
Accounting of my
Balance, because
For all its proposed worth
My friend,
Tally, I will not.
Susan Patterson
Audio of For Those Who Are Ledger Bound
Discussion:
Ah, this is a poem for those of us who feel guilty about everything that goes wrong in our lives. I am one of those people. Yep, me and Jesus (no disrespect intended) can carry the weight of the world. But, as I grew older and possibly wiser, I have come to realize that not everything is my fault and even that not everything can be made better by my efforts. So, I am giving it a good solid effort to not be too concerned about mistakes or mishaps. I hope the same for you. ☺ skp
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Artist Spotlight: Melissa Gannon
Please allow me to introduce you to the works of Melissa Gannon, Fine Artist. http://www.melissagannon.com/ I have known Melissa for years and have several pieces of her artistry in my home. She also has done work for the Earlene Grey company, designing cards and prints around my poetry. Melissa began her work with water color, but her talents have grown to include acrylic, colored pencil and mixed media. Her choice of color and the depth of the color in her paintings is more than stunning. Please take a look at her web site and enjoy her brilliance. skp
'Sunflower Tapestry', acrylic and collage, by Melissa Gannon.
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