"What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God." ~Eleanor Powell
Gently take hold of me with both hands
and then keep on moving on your race
each breath a new gift
each step you take
becomes the
prize
you
make.
To read more prize offerings check out lovely Willow's Magpie Tales
beautiful as always Carrie... love this!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a beautiful weekend. Have a blessed week ahead...
Love,
Ruth
Nice thoughts, Carrie. I especially like the way you've arranged the words into the shape of the prompt.:-)
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeletethank you
Few words ~ so full of wisdom. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBelle
ReplyDeleteWise words beautifully expressed... love the form too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem Carrie.
ReplyDeletePamela
love the quote ,
ReplyDeleteand your words, too.
I feel the motion in your words.
ReplyDeletewell done.
This is such a beautiful and simple take on the picture prompt. Great magpie.
ReplyDeleteShort & sweet... profound and neat. :o)
ReplyDeleteRhyme Me a Smile
Like it lovely poem
ReplyDeleteThis is incredibly beautiful, Carrie. I have always loved the quote and your poem is perfectly lovely. "Each step you take becomes the prize you make." Wow!
ReplyDeleteSo simple and eloquent
ReplyDeleteYour faith shines!
ReplyDeletejust love how your beautiful words take on the form of the cup! terrific :)
ReplyDelete"gently take hold of me"
ReplyDeleteI feel those words... :)
On a writer's view: Nice "shape poetry" it looks easy but this form is definitely one of the hardest to make. A shape and wordings in unison.
ReplyDeleteAnd as a reader: Simply powerful.
Hello Carrie,
ReplyDeleteI have been on holiday, so I am late to comment on your poem.
Wonderful words of encouragement. I liked the trophy image with your word formation!
Congratulations Carrie on your Poet of Week Interview. Well deserved.
Best wishes, Eileen
I'd be very tempted to switch around your words 'take'and'make'in this cleverly shaped offering?
ReplyDeleteeach step you make
becomes the
prize
you
take.
It just seemed a clearer idea? Hope you don't mind my suggesting...
Nice take on the photo prompt. My brain has had too much mush in it lately to give the Magpies a chance.
ReplyDeleteI love it, Carrie! Shape or concrete poems are some of my favorites to right and read - so fun, and lovely message in this one too..
ReplyDeleteI love how you sculpted your words to fit the shape of the concept.
ReplyDeleteEach step, the prize! I love that idea so much.
Your writing is a prize for all of us ...
ReplyDeletewow this is deep carrie - read it several times
ReplyDeleteeach step you take becomes the prize you make...true
inspiring take on the photo.
ReplyDeleteLovely words:)
ReplyDeleteShort and sharp, beautifully written!
ReplyDeleteAll the best
Marinela
Simply elegant!
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