FROM WHENCE ...........

FROM WHENCE ........

From whence .....
does a poet procure a subject to write

From whence .......
does he start, compose a poetry delight

From whence .........
does he tend an energy so sharp
express his feelings, his experiences so smart.

Is going back in life something he should have gazed?
Would reminiscing memories be helpful with the maze?
Would pointing to an acumen contribute to the race?
Crowning glory of life is reached, should be the pace.

From whence ...
does a poet draw the wonderful insights

From whence ...
does he tow passages so might

From whence ...
does he fetch the colors that light
append beauty and grace to the creator's plight.

From whence ...
does a poet's wisdom commence

From whence ...
does a poet's inspiration advance

From whence ...
does a poet's expression begin

Coming from a SOURCE, the greatest of all.

POETS are SOUNDS,
spread their thoughts
spread their charms

From whence ...
does a poet begin

From his heart up to his head
From his head down to his hand
From his hand out in a print
The poet reads, then he exults.

POETS are SOUNDS
SPREAD THEIR THOUGHTS
SPREAD THEIR CHARMS.

GOD BLESS THE POETS!

Minerva M. Honkala

Life is a Journey

If life is a journey, what then do I need?

I need a car and a roadmap,
a compass and a clock
The car should have an engine
Running right, running just
A compass that's reliable,
and a clock that buzz
A roadmap that can lead me
Where to go, where to stop
A ME full of vivacity
No freeze, no cease!

My body needs food
The car needs grease
My body needs sleep
The car needs rest
My body needs bath
The car needs wash
My body needs drink
The car needs gas.

If life is a journey, where would I go?
If life is a journey, how would I flow?

Like a car take a road, so smooth, so straight
Like the car move slow, being cautious, being safe
Like the car avoid the bumps
Avoid the potholes, and the flaws
Like the car keep the gear
Switch to drive or to rear.

What else do I need?
To keep my journey bright
Keep the positive, healthy feelings
absolutely might
Sleep tight when you can
Avoid driving drunk
Stay awake, be uptight
Keep the eyes open wide.

Life is a journey indeed
I now believe
Be cheerful not cranky
Be brave, unafraid
Face life with excitement
Put a smile on your face
Find peace as you go through
Life's journey is so true.

Life's journey is real
No mask to feel
Life's journey a treasure
Every moment of the year
Make life rich as treasure
Nothing to hide, nothing to fear
Live life to its' fullest
make your journey the brightest.

If life is a journey, what do I need?

Just myself, and all the others
In this world full of hope
Live and love, give, forgive
Love each other is what we need.

Minerva M. Honkala