This is the title poem from my first book of poetry published in Feb 2008.
“INSPIRED”
It took a lot To get me here I was so frightened I lived in fear.
A little muse He came to me With a few choice words I was set free.
Free to be here Free to pursue Free to be vibrant And be myself with you.
As I struggled to find My inner being Real humble beauty emerged The truth of me I’m finally seeing.
I feel the love I feel the heat Clap your hands Stomp your feet.
We love our art We’re not shy, not coy We come together To share the joy.
I heard the words I felt the need Tonight we were blessed God’s children destined for success.
A prayer answered Not a word went unheard To all the other haters I’ll flip just you the bird.
Tonight I heard things that inspired I truly believe that I felt his touch Compelled to write this I thank God so much.
For all that he gives to me I give it right back My praise forms in words They keep me focused and on track.
So when you see me put pen to paper I hope you don’t mind I’m following my destiny I’m not being rude or unkind.
Positive thinking to aiming higher Being what God meant to me I’m ignoring the negative Preferring to nurture the positive, in my creativity.
I’m being inspired I’m catching a ride I’m just feeling the flow I’m flowing with the vibe.
I’m listening, I’m learning God’s seeing my soul But it’s only together That I reach my goal.
No more back biting No more stinging remarks We’ve got to support each other It’s together that we’ll create sparks.
Thoughts turn to action Like flint and wood Creating a literary fire I’m doing what I only dreamt I could.
Just when I feel like I’m losing the rhyme I look around, reminisce, remember I slow it down I take my time.
Quick, give me a sheet A quill and some ink Old school I know but what I come up with Might make you think.
I stop, I think I write it down again My goodness why didn’t I think of that Why when it was so plain.
I take what I feel and see I show you through my eyes It might take one But more like two or three tries. I won’t be in the crowd Looking sad, feeling terse I’ll be the one up on the stage you see Giving you a taste of my verse.
Though I can’t sing in tune Or freestyle a rhyme I hope my words however delivered Touch you every time.
Leaving you feeling hopeful Bringing a smile to your face Making you feel all warm and cosy Welcoming you into Angee’s space
Now you go out and spread the word Help someone else aspire I thank you for reading and hearing this Now that I’ve shared with you, I hope you’ll be… INSPIRED.
