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A poem wrote while thinking of my loved ones this Valentine's day. In hopes that if nothing comes from my writing at least someday they will have my work to look back on in loving memory. In the end, all my thoughts to paper, all my experiences and mindful visioning open for their eyes to see. My wife, my children, my extended family and friends, I love you all.

I hope to find that my soul is ill content' to rest merely on words that I've spent For my hand knows to wander aimlessly with all mind towards a writer's legacy and where I'd like to give credit to self with stellar writing that leads to wealth Instead, my thinking outshines ambition with that in thought, this is my mission That my heart bleeds out in ink of mind on paper, for family, before it's my time

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Old Buck

Date: 11/26/2019 1:55:00 PM

Jesse: You made an old man cry. Thank you for sharing those wonderful thoughts that may pass many writers minds but not get written down, certainly not a elegantly. Thanks again. oldbuck

Jesse Zerlaut
Date: 3/9/2020 9:38:00 PM

I'm really glad you like it, Buck. I've always had a deal of respect for you and your poetry, so knowing I can move you the way you move me... makes me happy!

Louise Kwalton

Date: 1/29/2019 4:09:00 PM

Just curious about the lack of punctuation, is it intended?

Jesse Zerlaut
Date: 3/9/2020 9:38:00 PM

For this poem, it was. You'll find plenty of poems that harbor no punctuation.

Akkina Downing

Date: 3/20/2018 10:37:00 PM

Beautifully expressed Jesse... Hugs :)

Jesse Zerlaut
Date: 3/21/2018 11:42:00 PM

I appreciate the visit, Akkina. Hugs :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 2/24/2018 11:05:00 PM

Your ink and heart bleed so poetically and appealing here. U said it in awesome rhyming, a great legacy for all even your loved ones.

Jesse Zerlaut
Date: 3/12/2018 10:53:00 AM

Thank you! I'd wish it upon any writer to be remembered for their work, by those who love them, if no other.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/15/2018 7:11:00 PM

I think we all want that for ourselves and you said it very splendidly!! A poet's poet!!

Jesse Zerlaut
Date: 2/16/2018 12:53:00 AM

Glad you liked it, Andrea and thank you for stopping in.

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/15/2018 6:43:00 PM

Beautifully expressed emotions from your heart to your loved ones, Jesse. Most poets will identify with your feelings. I enjoyed reading your poem this evening! Sandra :)

Jesse Zerlaut
Date: 2/16/2018 12:52:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/15/2018 10:31:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your work. Very expressive and creative. I hope that your family reads it and appreciates the thoughts and efforts that it takes to pen lines. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Jesse Zerlaut
Date: 2/15/2018 10:32:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words and thoughts, Sara. I hope you ae doing well these days.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/15/2018 6:37:00 AM

A poem from the heart..words elegantly depict love for cherished family..exemplary work, Jesse.

Jesse Zerlaut
Date: 2/15/2018 8:13:00 AM

Thank you for the read, Vijay, glad you like it!

Fj Thomas

Date: 2/14/2018 8:37:00 PM

Jesse this is such a lovely piece. May the ink in your heart never run dry. :)

Jesse Zerlaut
Date: 2/15/2018 12:40:00 AM

Thank you, may your's never run dry, either.

Silent One

Date: 2/14/2018 7:29:00 AM

What a beautiful poem Jesse... I think many poets feel like this..

Jesse Zerlaut
Date: 2/14/2018 7:34:00 AM

Thank you for reading, Silent. It certainly validates the reason we write, in my mind.