Wonders of Poetry

By Mary Corrington

Poetry has a way of getting one to thinking, maybe ponder a bit. Sometimes it can find a way for someone to reflect into his or her life, like "Moving On" or "Our Greatest Gift."

Poetry can also be serene, sentimental, enlightening, or just plain pleasing to read. It can also let someone see the same words differently and mean something else to him or her. That's the power of poetry!

Enjoy your read, and let your mind wander.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Newman Springs Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9798890614957

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Table of Contents

Title

Copyright

The Rainbow

Neighborly Love

The Gift of Love

My Friend

The Smile

Judgment of Sin

Moving On

In the Eyes of a Mother

In the Eyes of a Daughter

On the Wings of a Dove

Our Greatest Gift

Marky

Sincere Thanks

Lost

He Maketh You Lie Down

Love Me Tender

My Buddy My Pal

He Stands Tall

The Man

Our Grandson

C—A—N—C—E—R

A Tree Full of Leaves

Searching

Hungry for God

Dearest God Up Above

Just a Friend

Distance

Our Man of Honor

Love of Dad

Who Is She

A Touch of an Angel

Out of Control

Heart Full of Joy

Her Last Day

Stepdaughter

A Long Road Ahead

A New Beginning

Our Secretaries

How Do I Learn to Like Me

Just Be Still

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Wonders of Poetry

Mary Corrington

Copyright © 2023 Mary Corrington

All rights reserved

First Edition

NEWMAN SPRINGS PUBLISHING

320 Broad Street

Red Bank, NJ 07701

First originally published by Newman Springs Publishing 2023

ISBN 979-8-89061-494-0 (Paperback)

ISBN 979-8-89061-495-7 (Digital)

Printed in the United States of America

To my husband, Mike, and my children, Marisia and David, and the rest of my family and friends for believing in me and encouraging me to follow this dream.

I have so much gratitude for all they have done for me.

Thank you.

The Rainbow

A rainbow is a magical thing

A smile on your face it does bring

The colors of many from left to right

Opens our eyes to the wonderful sight

The coolness of rain and the warmth of sun

Come together and become one

The sight of a rainbow is not very long

It whispers its presence like a quiet little song

A pot of gold…at the rainbow's end

Of riches and jewels it's supposed to send

Little did we know…the riches are found

From the silvery sky…to the land all around

Like a small breeze…a snowflake…or even a cloud

They are just here…without making a sound

We fail to notice the beauty they hold

Laid upon us…like a brick of gold

In our lives there's much to see

For only a moment for you and me

So many wonders that come our way

Given by God…each blessed day

Neighborly Love

With retirement…a new life starts

A chance to meet others…meet new hearts

We made a huge leap…a new beginning for two

By moving cross country where everything's new

Locating a new place was not an easy feat

Wanting a lot less cold and definitely more heat

We searched and searched as our minds swirled

From the east coast to central US became our new world

We now live on a rough…dusty county road

Our new lives would begin…to unravel and unfold

Calling us a New Yorker is now…our new label

We'll do our best to adjust anew…if we are able

We share this corner with another three

Our neighbors…hopefully…friends they will be

They are all unique in their own little way

Makes each brand-new dawn an unusual day

Thow shalt love thy neighbor…as thyself

As the Bible says that is kept on our shelf

This is the ultimate test…for both him and I

To treat each one alike…are words from the most high

One of these neighbors is so quiet and shy

Hardly speaks a word except to say hi

He stays to himself on his land