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Christain, husband, father and Bepa to one granddaughter. Poor speller, but lover of words

Submitted Poems 13 total

Friendship Let me tell you a story of a life I lived, where mercy found me and gave me a gift I was on a rough journey with no hope in sight, my life had no meaning only darkness, no light Then one cold December with nowhere to go, I found myself walking... – *by Barry W Smith*	365 Views added 6 months ago	Rating
Trusting Jesus Having lasting peace Comes by trusting in Jesus And living for... – *by Barry W Smith*	17 Views added 6 months ago	Rating
Lightnings Trailing Voice Lighting broke through clouds Its loud memories were heard Now gone in the... – *by Barry W Smith*	22 Views added 6 months ago	Rating
Word's Great Battle If war was only words fought in the dark of night Then the pain would go away in the morning light But the strength of the battle is in the lack of respect And a cut from the tongue leaves a lasting effect Of all the world's weapons as... – *by Barry W Smith*	382 Views added 6 months ago	Rating
Overcome I sit through the storm With coffee in hand Thinking of life And all I had planned Long were the hours I worked this farm hard Now counting the cost As my fields are all scarred The hopes that was there Now lost in a night The... – *by Barry W Smith*	373 Views added 7 months ago	Rating

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Latest Comments: 24 total

	My photo is sideways is that standard for being new or am i not entering it correctly? 5 months ago	View
	This poem speaks to that part of me that longs for home. 5 months ago	View
	Thank you, I do feel blessed despite my situations. 6 months ago	View
	Thank you Teril, The older I get the more I come to realize the good through the bad. 6 months ago	View
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	I appreciate the reference to strait plowed field. Thank you. 6 months ago	View
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	So true. 6 months ago	View
	I agree 6 months ago	View
	This was one of my favorites', I'm happy to see you placed so high. 6 months ago	View
	I really enjoyed your poem, I'm glad you got first place. 6 months ago	View
	I can relate with the lack of time. 7 months ago	View
	I know smell brings back memories, but reading your poem does also. So with tears in my eyes I say thank you. 7 months ago	View

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