I received three poems from David M. Bayliss on December 10, 2000. I have decided to post all three of them. This one is the first of them. "IF" and "Music of Love" both follow. David is from Ontario Canada and I am very pleased to be associated with him. - poetheart 12/31/00
Thoughts become words,
are what I have,
to express myself to you.
Mental impression that enter the mind,
and there is reasoning to examine.
Using the imagination,
and ideas saying,
I thought, I will, I'll do.
There are dreams to pursue,
to reap the good times,
and endeavor the famine.
Never to hide thoughts,
concepts, and the perception,
of what could be.
To find inner beliefs,
desires, and the destiny awaits.
Having an open mind,
learning, and understanding,
of what you see.
Always to go forward,
never to be locked on the inside of the gates.
Never to elude the purpose of thought,
written words,
and emotional feelings.
Though life can be very difficult,
it's up to you to do your best.
Please as you go through life,
be considerate,
polite, and understand your dealings.
But for now,
I thank you for your time,
and I will put my words to rest.
by David M. Bayliss (Archer)