Once again I need to combine poems .... this time not two, but 3 days of poems in one post. The first poem I wrote is a diamonte: You need to think of a subject and its opposite and its opposite, and then follow the format that is at this  site, about 5 poetry forms down the  page. 

Encouragement

Supportive, Prayerful

Caring, Sharing, Inspiring

Uplifted, Hopeful, Downtrodden, Dismayed

Depressing, Disheartening, Defeated

Downcast, Dispirited

Discouragement

© cjj – 2014

Have you ever noticed how many negative words begin with the letter “D”? (Also – devil, demon, etc.)  

Well, here is a Bible verse quote (& there are many of them) on the topic of encouragement; this one reminds me of the kind of friends whom I've found here on Xanga!  “Your love has given me much joy and comfort, . . .for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God's people.” [Philemon verse 7]

The next poem is a pretty standard style with 3 stanzas, each with four lines of 7 syllables.  The rhyme pattern is - ABCB -  DEDF - GHIH.

SNOWBIRDS

"Little birds, you are so brave,

Standing on the snowy crest,

With courage facing the cold!

Do you have a nice warm nest?”

 “Human friend, God made us so,

Our friends and fam'ly remain.

Yes, we love the wind to blow,

And live in open places.”

 “Much time's spent on finding food,    

Dark-eyed juncos is our name,                

Found only in Nearctic --        

Snowbirds truly is our fame!"

© cjj – 2014

MEATLOAF

 Meaty, juicy, flavorful –

Make me daily, many ways!

So versatile; never dull --

Not even once the same!      

© cjj – 2014