Poetry by James O'Brien

I'm just a fellow with some words
That seem to always rhyme,
But they are just the same ole words
We all use all the time.

I pick them from collected words
I've gathered here and there,
Then try to be selective when
I have a thought to share.

Then often when I have a thought
Or message to convey
I sift through all the words I have,
That rhyme in what I say.

Some call my writing poetry
And that I guess is true,
And if you want to do the same,
I'll tell you what to do.

As you sift through your box of words
Be patient as you do,
And then select those special words,
That are just right for you.

And soon you'll find the words that rhyme
And fit so perfectly
Then you'll have written out your thought
That will be poetry.

© James O'Brien
July 2004