James A. Pocza
(Example of a Cinquain Poem)
Perfume
her special scent
stimulating effect
keeps her forever close to me
fragrant
Poetry is alive with inspiration, romance, humor, joy, and sensuality. James Pocza, in Tapestry of Inspired Poetry, has chosen these words as carefully as an artist chooses the colors he paints on a canvas. Many colorful words and images draw the reader into a world of diverse poetry, fun, spirited enjoyment, and heartwarming pleasure. This is a unique book of word roses that will continue to bloom and never wilt or die. After reading these poems you may be inspired to write, even if it is only one poem, (Yes, you can). Share that poem with a loved one or write many poems leaving a legacy to your family and friends.
James, Jim as he prefers to be called, began writing at the age of 16 when he entered a contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on how one would combat communism? He titled his winning essay “With Ballots Not Bullets.” Thus began his love of literature and inspiration to continue writing. His first poem was dedicated to his father, titled “Candle of a Man.”, and can be found in Chapter 1, under Inspiration. His diversified writing style includes a public relations program written for television for his alma mater. A sought after speech writer, his speeches have been delivered to various audiences, including a speech at the Veterans Day National Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery’s Memorial Amphitheater in 2005.
A U.S. Army Veteran that served overseas, Jim is an entrepreneur, has a degree in Human and Social Services, and is a Reiki Master/Teacher and a certified Spiritual Director. Gathering and gleaning lessons on the thrashing floors of life helped the author write seeds of wisdom for all ages to relish, retain, live, grow and help understand the love in a poets life, even in his darkest hours.
Jim teaches Reiki and assist individuals who are seeking to walk
their spiritual path. He continues to study and is developing a third book of Inspirational poems. Currently was is a semi- finalist in the International Open Poetry contest, sponsored by Poetry.com. A featured poet of the month. April 2007, at www.wordshack.com. A member of Greater Canton Writers guild.
A charter member of his local International Toastmasters club, Jim is an advanced Toastmaster and public speaker. During his tenure in Toastmasters, he held various offices, the last being the Governor of his district.
Happily married, blessed with children and grandchildren, Jim and Jeanne live in a small community in Ohio.
Poems… Crayon Box….Magnets of Love….Penniless Angels
CRAYON BOX (Free Verse)
To the child within us all
Life reveals all the awesome colors before us
All these colors never could be held in a crayon box
Do you behold all the natural color changes in leaves?
Green
Red
Orange
Look up and see the hues presented in the sky
Dark
Light
Pastel
A child’s delight to first choose
One or many crayons to color
A beautiful slanted figure drawn
First color chosen, love red for Mom
Wow, my own box of 64 crayons
Mom, I broke one, my favorite, crying
I will sharpen both ends you will have two
What is your favorite crayon color?
Author's Comments:
"A poet colors words with Peace, Love and Joy"
MAGNETS OF LOVE
To all with wishes of their heart's desires for their beloved's
Magnets are meant to attract and detract
Magnets float if you sprinkle the particles apart
Like magnets we can float apart or be drawn together
Playfully we can attract and also chase each other to depart
Together we make powerful electrifying energy
With particles of love we can draw pictures of love petals
Magnets are used to lift up nuts, bolts and heavy metals
We can use the same human energy to lift each other upward
A numerous host of particles in love must contain
natural ingredients like eyes, smiles, hugs, warmth and retain
equal likes and dislikes couple these all then with truth
There are over 1001 other particles like these to attract
My number one particle that keeps me attracted to love
Is the God of Love, Jesus, sending particles from the Dove
sprinkling on you and me particles of Peace, Love and Joy
He is the perfect magnet for now and all eternity
Author's Comments:
"What particles do you use to attract others to yourself or Him?"
PENNILESS ANGELS
To: All poets round the world
Penniless Angels ride the soft clouds
Gratis
Like poet Doves of Earth who pen words
Gratis
Words descending like angel dust
Gratis
Enlightening our hearts and minds
Gratis
Waves of words to feed creativity
Gratis
All given in love/received from above
Gratis
Author's Comments:
"Inspiration can come at any given moment like
this write was given in love."
