by Robert - just a simple man - B.
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April 12, 2007

HOPE

September 20, 2007 01:30 AM EDT
views: 44 | rating: 10/10 (22 votes) | comments: 29

Hope Assigned

©Robert C Burnham  

You taught me how to love

By the way that you loved me

And by your spiritual sustenance

To see what you could see.

 

You gave to me through who you were

The gift of all I am

Your pride in me, my confidence

Your faith, my caravan.

 

Your life did not conclude with death

Nor will it end with mine

For every life that I might touch

Will be the hope that you assigned.

 

Each little smile I pass along

That brightens someone’s day

Is only because I listened

And learned what you had to say.
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Comments: 29

J W. Sep 20, 2007, 1:31am EDT
good poem
gaedith o. Sep 20, 2007, 1:34am EDT
beautiful! Im a horse lover and rider oneday hope to own one. My friend you never need my permission to use any of my pics. I texted you back to your message! Let me know if you got it
Lela M. Sep 20, 2007, 1:35am EDT
This is a great poem and so very true. I love your pic. Soooooo cute.
Sue D. Sep 20, 2007, 1:40am EDT
A wonderful and touching poem. The picture adds so much to it.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 20, 2007, 1:44am EDT
That's my friend Clarissa's little girl on Coco. I got up for a drink of water, thinking about the friends (equestrian & human) that I left behind in North Carolina. Dug out a couple of photos from '05 and sat and wrote this poem. I am always touched when people enjoy my poetry. God Bless.
Lisa Frost Sep 20, 2007, 2:25am EDT
that is a beautiful picture, and poem. The picture expresses your words in such a pure and sweet way!

The words and picture both touch the heart completely.
~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Sep 20, 2007, 2:54am EDT
Very nice, Robert. The image fits the poem, and a very beautiful little girl. It's getting warmer here

I agree, Lisa!
~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Sep 20, 2007, 2:56am EDT
Robert:

Hope is audacious, contagious, and mixes well with faith and love.
Oh goodness Robert what a lovely poem & photo's. I love children , love horses most of all I love your poem. I too love God. I am only because of thy.
I do only because of thy, I answer to thy, the answer come always from thy. For the listier has the patince to read thy word.
This just touched my heart & soul.
Good soul Robert, but I had already known that.
God Bless you & your's always dee-dee What better gifts to have is love, with faith. Grand grade here.
10**********
Thank you again Robert. Smiles of joy
dee-dee
For the listener, can only hear thy.
dee-dee
God Bless you & your's always
dee-dee
Ann J. Sep 20, 2007, 10:24am EDT
Beautiful poem,Robert,and the photo is exquisite.
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 20, 2007, 11:49am EDT
I love the poem and the photo.
Tory H. Sep 20, 2007, 11:56am EDT
Very nice :)

Also, thanks for the add, and the comments, and the compliment! :D
Susan Roberts Sep 20, 2007, 12:00pm EDT
You have such a wonderful gift Robert. GOD BLESS YOU
Lisa (I love loons) C. Sep 20, 2007, 12:32pm EDT
What a beautiful poem. I really loved it. You are such a gifted and talented writer and poet. Thank you for always writing such beautiful pieces of work.
wiaka's just ... curious Sep 20, 2007, 12:41pm EDT
Robert thank you for passing on a smile.

Blessings
judith t. Sep 20, 2007, 1:10pm EDT
Good words ~ good poetry!
Mary Beth Magee Sep 20, 2007, 1:14pm EDT
Well done, Robert - eloquent and elegant in its truth!
Angela P. Sep 20, 2007, 4:25pm EDT
Hope springs eternal, Robert, and those are wonderful photos.
Helen C.D.~2009 ~. Sep 20, 2007, 6:47pm EDT
I loved the picture and I really liked the poem. Great job!
Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 20, 2007, 6:59pm EDT
Thank you all from my heart for all your kind comments. But really, I simply do what God compels me to do. Any gift I have is really his. We're merely vessels.
That's a lovely poem and an even lovelier child!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Sep 21, 2007, 3:05am EDT
Very touching poem. What can I say that many others haven't already said. I really liked this and the photo of your girlfriend Clarrisa's daughter CoCo!! Very nice match up. :D
Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 21, 2007, 3:34am EDT
Clarissa is my friend's Harold's girlfriend and fiancee. Not mine. Never was. Need to clear that up, just in case.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Sep 21, 2007, 3:42am EDT
Sorry I misunderstood Robert. Please accept my apologies. ;D
Judy B. Sep 21, 2007, 8:24pm EDT
The picture caught my attentiion and the poem kept it. I love sharing horses with children. This is a gift that God has given to me because I do not have the money to keep a horse. I have always worked with children in one form or another. Horses now play an intricate part of that relationship now because I am an instructor for 4H with horses. This means I am involved with children all the time. Your poem and picture are so touching.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 22, 2007, 12:05am EDT
Thanks Judy. And thanks for working with kids. Mentoring is so important to me. I ahve a poem or two up here along them lines and a very nice horse photo (2 horses in love) if you can find them, take a look.

Nice to have you in.
Randi B. Sep 23, 2007, 9:42pm EDT
Nice picture, brother.

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