E.J., my homeschooled seond grader, penned his first poems this week. Like his mom, he is taking a hiatus from fiction and trying his hand at verse. E.J. loves sports and reading and is starting to appreciate poetry more.
“My Lord, Jesus”
by E.J.
As I walk on the path
of the birds
and other things
I think of
my Lord Jesus
and the peace
He brings
Daily Response: For this week, the response will stay the same. In the comment section, please leave a message for the poet.
Kimberly Blackadar 
E.J.,
In all you do
I’m proud of you
Love,
Mom
E. J. — your verse sings a sweet song.
Ruthi,
I just read your comment to my son and told him these words of praise were coming from a real poet. He liked that! 🙂
Be encouraged
Write from the heart
Share out of Love
Always
That is beautiful, Darlene. “Write from the heart / Share out of Love” is great advice for young poets.
E.J., you wrote a truly lovely poem! Well done!
Thank you for your encouragement, Debbie. He is enjoying the positive feedback today.
Talent runs in the family. E. J. has written a lovely poem.
Oh, thank you, Beverly. He’s been writing poems each day now. I’m really proud of him.
WOW…that’s an awesome poem, E.J….I’m blown away !!
I love Jesus as well, and the message of your poem brings great peace to me today…I was a little sad today. So now I’m smiling again. Thank you, and keep writing…you are very talented, E.J.
Love, Marianne
I’ve come back to check on your poem, E.J. It is as beautiful as ever, and truly honors the Lord, and I’m blessed as well 🙂