Sample Poems of Robin Gorley
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Sample Poem 1:
LOVE OF MY LIFE
Love of my life
Don't leave me alone
To be lost and afraid
Without a home.
For home is with you
Wherever we are
You're my shoulder to lean on
My port in the storm.
You encourage my dreams
You don't make me small
If I start to stumble
You help break my fall
We've grown together
My soul you feed
For being there always
You are my friend indeed
The love of my life.
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This poem (Love Of My Life) I wrote for my husband of 18 1/2 years. He always encourages me in anything I want to do, and he supports me when I'm feeling down. This poem is nominated Best Poem of Year 2005 for the 2nd Muses Prize - Poetry.
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Sample Poem #2
MY LITTLE ANGEL
You are my little angel
When you're sound asleep
Dreaming of dogs and cats
And bouncing balls
Your day was spent exploring
Learning more about your world
Finding sticks and stones
And "why does a car go?"
And how far the rock was hurled.
Inside you look for boxes
And pots and pans to bang
Give me the keys, won't you please
Where's the doorbell I just rang?
Now the house is quiet
My thoughts are running deep
You are my little angel
When you're sound asleep.
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This poem, (My Little Angel) was written about my son, my miracle child Steven. He was into everything, and very curious. And when he would sleep, he was the best angel ever.
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Sample Poem #3
STAND ON A MOUNTAIN
Stand on a mountain
And look all around
Its greatness opens you
To wonders to be found
You are not small
You are as great as you seem
So stop your humility
And let yourself be
Rise up with the sun
And start the new day
Life is for living
A beautiful day
Walk along the ocean
And hear the crashing waves
And deep within your soul
This peace inside it saves.
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This poem (Stand On A Mountain) was written because I lived in Colorado, surrounded by the most beautiful mountains. When I would stand on top of a mountain top, I would look at the beauty that surrouned me. It was also the same for me when I would go to the beach, and see the waves...Most of my poetry was written either in the mountains of Colorado, and the Coast of Central California.
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Sample Poem #4
MY DAD, MY HERO, MY FRIEND
Who is my inspiration, my champion, my friend, and my hero?
In time of need, in time of love, in time of scolding
Who would give me advice, who would give
You peace of mind
Who would make sure that you never lied, or started a fight
Who would give me a hug, even if
I didn't deserve it
Who would buy me things
Even if it wasn't what I needed
Who would spank, but be gentle when he did
Who had to get sick and die
Even though he didn't want to
We had our last holiday together, Easter 1975
Who sat at the table, strong and stable
Who was willing to pass the peas
Who sat there and told, jokes, and laughed like
There was nothing wrong
He looks around, memorizing everyone's face
As if he was engraving it in his brain
You would never know the pain he felt
As you look at his face that had a smile
Ear to ear
I would give anything to see that look one more time
Photos don't do him just
You have to believe
But who is the person,
Who is loved so well
And missed by many
He's my Dad, my hero, my friend.
This poem (My Dad, My Hero, My Friend) was written about my father. I have several of them, but this one tells you that he was more then just a father, he was my hero and my friend. My father has been gone now for 36 years. I was 11 when he left us. I have always felt a strong presense and I truly believe that my father is with me all the time.
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Sample Poem #5
Music of Angels
A choir singer I may be,
Struggling to find the
Difficult note.
A human voice That fails more than prevails.
Will I ever have a voice worthy
To reach Heaven's gates?
To join the music of Angels
In the strains of eternal love?
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This poem ( Music of Angels) I wrote because not only do I love to sing, but I often wondered if my voice was good enough.
My voice also fails me more then I care for it to.
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Sample Poem #6
More Than We Can Bear
It has been a known thought
To many of us,
That God does not send
More than we can bear.
Our hearts will mend
After the storm has passed,
As long as we keep God in our heart.
God holds us in His palm.
Love, faith and trust make us one,
Even though there are days that
Bring pain and
The burden of life's trials,
We must have faith in His ways.
We will triumph once the fear has passed.
God tells us to pray and to remember to love,
Because it will make us stronger
To know that God is always near,
To help us,
To guide us,
To give us strength whenever we are weak.
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This poem ( More Than We Can Bear) I wrote because I was often told in my life that God doesn't give us more than we can bear. As a Christian, and being that I do my best to walk the Christian life, I know now when something happens it isn't going to be anything that I won't be able to handle. Because ultimately, God doesn't give me more than I can bear.
