Jimmie Lee Saltmarshall Ecorse, Michigan

Jimmie has been writing poetry since he was in his early teens. He is a Mechanical Engineer with a degree in electronics. He is an active member of the Inventors Assistance League International, Inc. and the National Academy of Sciences. Jimmie has had his poetry published in the National Library of Poetry with poetic awards. "After the death of my father, poetry became a journey for me. It was the only time I could confront my true feelings."

Carmen Carmen you have a lot of love in you, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I can see The fight in your eye. Make it real, put the same fight in your life. Carmen you got a Lot of love to give. I know deep down in your heart you find it's hard to forgive. But you must let the past go; and live for today, put yesterday in the past The lord Knows that love will never last. But if you have a friend. Friendship will always With-stand the past. Carmen you have a lot of love to give. If you could not see People would scream out loud at you. If you could not hear, people would think that You could not see. When you try to explain yourself people refuse to hear, no matter How hard you try. Carmen you have a lot of love in you. people talk all the time, but They don't know you. If you have a lover, the love will very soon disappear, but if you Have a friend, the love will last and last. Carmen you got a lot of love In you.

Jesus Always Make Me Strong Jesus always make me strong, when I'm down and all alone. Jesus he's my backbone, when I can't carry the load on my own. Jesus is my tower of power, when I can't reach any higher. Jesus give me strength every hour he's my leader when I have no direction. Jesus he's the fuel to my fire, when I'm cold, he's my fuel, when my body crave for nourishment. Jesus always makes me strong, when I'm down. Jesus gives me strength when I'm alone. I don't think I could make it each and everyday without his love and tenderness, Jesus is my tower of power he gives me strength every hour, Jesus always makes me strong.

All poems Copyright © 1997 Jimmie Lee Saltmarshall. All rights reserved.