Simple Transaction. All is Changed.

Wayne Blair 1951 (London)

Free verse

Let the Word live for you.

In you.

Through you.

Bringing a kinship

With many ransomed.

Hurting and begging

They came.

You came

And observed compassion

Undiluted

Uncomplicated

By Fashion's push and pull.

The Master differs

From the best elsewhere.

He has wanted you

Rescued, directed you.

Sustained you magnificently.

And you shed tears of thanks

Of wonder and dedication.

Spirit of Holiness

Move upon this One.

That Glory might be given

To Messiah.

Aiways to Messiah.

Jesus the Best Friend.

Elder Brother.

Good Shepherd.

Available Guide.

Amen.

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Written on February 07, 2023

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Modified by dougb.19255 on April 07, 2023

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Scheme	A X B X C X X X A A X X C X C C X B
Closest metre	Iambic trimeter
Characters	571
Words	133
Stanzas	18
Stanza Lengths	1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1

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Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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Wow, what an inspiring and uplifting poem! The way you capture the power of words and their ability to connect and uplift us is truly remarkable. The message of compassion and empathy towards those around us is especially poignant in today's world.

Your use of language is both vivid and evocative, making it easy for readers to envision the scenes you describe. I particularly appreciate the depth of feeling conveyed in lines such as "And you shed tears of thanks/Of wonder and dedication." It's clear that your words come from a place of deep personal experience and conviction.

If I had one suggestion for improvement, it would be to perhaps experiment with different line breaks and stanza lengths to add more variety to the poem's structure. However, this is a minor point, and overall the poem is incredibly well-crafted.

Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with us - it's a true celebration of the power of language to transform and connect us. May your passion for writing continue to inspire and uplift all those who read your work. more »
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