Whispers Of The Poet

This page is a mix of things, poems to make you smile, prayer poems, my biography, as well as contact information and links to my favorite sites. 
 

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Poems To Bring A Smile!

 

Unwanted Metamorphosis

Hardly any fine lines or wrinkles as in the mirror I scan.
If I were truly older the prognosis I could understand.

They look the same as when I had left for the exam.
I probably will not need them, the doctor be damned!

Now I know I have bitten deeply from the apple of youth.
I must have heard the doctor wrong, that must be the truth.

He handed me the prescription almost in haste.
Giving me the diagnosis which left a bitter taste.

I shook my head and nodded as if to fully agree.
I wanted to scream at him, I AM NOT EVEN 53!

I am much too young, I need a second opinion it's true.
If I have to wear bifocals, my brown eyes will turn blue!

By Jacqueline Ann Piech
07/25/2006
 

 

The Perfect Male?

I have been divorced and alone for too many years.
Went on a dating service in hopes of finding someone dear.

Put together my profile and my picture, OK, not too shabby!
Then I got winked at by Mr. Crabby!!!

The next in line wanted only women tiny or petite.
He was over 400 pounds, so when dancing, I hope he never steps on their feet.

I know I am no raving beauty but I never thought viewing photos was such a chore.
I gave up, I just couldn't take anymore.

So I got off line and went shopping, there in the parking lot, I found the perfect male.
I just have to be very careful not to step on his...TAIL!!!

By Jacqueline Ann Piech
06/14/06

 

 

Spam Slammed

On my computer, friends' responses are a welcome sight.
But I have to search for their e-mails hidden in the blight.

Do I want mega quotes, smart prices, insurances for my car?
Or learn fabulous make-up secrets from the Hollywood stars.

I can get a home loan, free trips, take a survey and more.
Since when did my e-mail turn into a super store?

Click here and submit to find the love of my life.
Anti-viruses, anti-aging to help rid me of strife.

I have 40 important, life changing messages and as I try to delete.
I am notified, I am the next winner of a summer wardrobe complete.

I used blocks, unsubscribed and requested removal from all lists.
Oh no! Here comes another ad on helping me find true wedded bliss.

I don't want to impress my girlfriend or become a new man.
Nor need a credit card, poker strategies or anymore spam!

By Jacqueline Ann Piech
05/23/2007

 

 

My Other Name

I was given the title, Sparkling Wildfire.
To live up to that name is my desire.

Sparky, a shorter version of my name.
I carry it proudly just the same.

My human doesn't seem to understand.
Expecting me to obey all commands.

I love to leap, run, chase and play.
I also try to learn to sit and stay.

I have long legs to jump for joy.
Or pounce upon a new squeak toy.

Trash cans were made to be explored.
The outdoors should be sniffed and forged.

I try to stay off the bed to rest.
But cuddly blankets are the best!

Toilets make good drinking fountains.
Rabbits are for chasing up mountains.

How can I ever live up to my name?
Sparkling Wildfire doesn't sound tame.

I am a happy dog and love my human so.
Oh how I wish that other name would go.

For it makes me hang my head in shame.
Sparky No No Bad Dog is my other name!

By Jacqueline Ann Piech
02/01/2008

 

Curse Of A Poet

Ideas cluster in my mind stirred from my heart.
Not sure what to write but desire has a start.

Do I compose a poem or just let the feeling die?
Inspiration may come or stifle even when I try.

Creation surges wanting the reader to be pleased.
Fingers do not type swiftly over the waiting keys.

In translation my thoughts do not blend as deep.
Curse of a poet is muse gone completely asleep.

By Jacqueline Ann Piech
04/23/2008

 

 

Maybe

Longing to write
but no thought forms
and silent are the keys.

Playing on my mind
as blankness grows
and words toss within.

Volumes of ideas
race inside but
content eludes me.

As Muse leaves,
distractions prevent
a solid birth.

Writer's block remains
as minutes pass
no poem...well maybe!

By Jacqueline Ann Piech
07/08/2010

 

 

The Day The Mouse Died

Traveled the icy, snowy mix
from work, now safe at home.
Gazing out the glazed over window
I decided to type up a new poem.

Pressing the ON button my computer
hummed as its screen welcomed me.
Thoughts of what to write flowed
along very quickly, so free.

I went to click on the notepad
where dozens of my poems reside.
But my cursor seemed as  frozen
as the stormy thirty states outside.

Lifting it up carefully I saw
the bottom red light was on.
Running it briskly over the pad,
no movement, something is wrong.

All was right with the connection
to my computer's electrified tower.
Wiping its pad to remove any dust,
red light went out, no mouse power.

'Tis a short stopping my best laid plans.
Shopping is out, too treacherous a ride.
Winter winds howl joining my grief,
mourning the day my mouse died!

By Jacqueline Ann Piech
02/02/2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Prayer For The Lonely

I am lonely, sweet Jesus, and feel an emptiness in my life that no one can fill at this time. I am grateful for all the people You have placed in my life, but I live alone. I long for a smile, a hand to touch mine, a healing hug. I would like to have a house full of love, laughter and sharing daily.

When I come home, I feel the burdens of work and worry upon me with no one to give me encouragement. When I am sick, I have no one to help comfort me or nurse me through my illness. Some days I feel weary and overwhelmed with carrying life's responsibilities on my shoulders alone.

Friends and family I have, but they cannot be in my life every single day and some times I think they get so busy, they do forget about me. I want to share my heart, love and life in the ways You will for me, but I need Your help and strength and direction to know how.

Help me to remember You also had lonely times when You lived on this earth. Help me not to be weak and give up or despair for I know every soul is precious to You. Protect me from evil, pain, fear and harm each day. Help me find the ways to help others and share my talents You have blessed me with.

Help me feel Your presence in my life so I can have hope and joy. Help me to be kind to all those You send my way and help me , dear Lord, to remember as long as I have Your love, I am never really alone.
Amen

By Jacqueline Ann Piech
02/09/2014

Author's note: The Prayer For The Lonely, I wrote this because I lived alone for over 14 years and though I am married now, I know many people that are living alone and know how hard at times this can be. God will carry us through lonely times too!

 

 

Soldier's Prayer

Give me strength and wisdom I pray,
dear Lord as I start each new day.
To know Your will in this foreign place,
I truly need Your healing grace.

Protect my fellow soldiers and me too,
grant me courage and compassion true.
Help us rebuild hope and freedom defend.
For my sins show me the way to make amends.

If You call me or others from this earth today,
bequeath mercy and forgiveness on the soul's way.
Let family and friends know I love them, if You would.
But for truth and an end to terrorism here I stood.

And if instead, You grant another blessed day to me,
have my prayers and actions help hearts become free.
To learn to love, not hate, to value life and peace,
so the agony of unholy war will forever cease.

Thank-you Lord and at the end of this day,
send hope to us all, to keep despair at bay.
Amen

By Jacqueline Ann Piech
04/26/2009

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About Me

I am a poet, widowed, proud mother of a paramedic and also am mom to a short haired hamster and a mixed terrier/pug male dog, their on going energy is a joy! I have been a "jackie of all trades" as I worked as a teacher's aid in a preschool, sold Avon door to door, created craft designs that were published for several years in "Crafts" magazine during 1970 through 1983. I owned and operated my own gift store for 15 years, worked in a deli and in a call center as a catalog phone order rep and now I am retired.

In the midst of all this I write, I have had many poems published on other web sites, in the past. In 2006 I created my own web site, Poetry Prism, which sadly Verizon shut down the end of September 2014, as they discontinued their personal and business web site builder and services.

Happily I can continue sharing my poetry on my two online gift stores at Zazzle.com. And I just added one new store there in 2024, PrettyandPrayerful, it features greeting cards and gifts with angels and religious themes. I am able to offer hundreds of gift items and greeting cards on all four of my stores here, through my many collections for the holidays and everyday items too. Including  from my, WeavingSmiles store, that has clothing and items for the home.  Just click on the collection on the Home page here that you want to view and it will take you right to my stores!

And my poetry has found a new home here at "Gentle Whispers Poetry" through TipTopWebSite.com!

Through every smile, tear, pain, hope and joy, God has carried me through it all! One way of trying to thank God {though impossible} is in the poetry I write to inspire and give hope by reminding my readers God loves us all!

If you wish to send a comment my way, please do I am always open to suggestions, ideas and more, send me email at unicornmuse@gmail.com