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My Anchor True ( revised)

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Worn,

but free.

I am me.

Mother of two,

grandmother of one.

I've a daughter and son.

Blest with a loving husband,

He's my life line, my anchor true.

Without him I don't know what I'd do.

I thank God for what He's done in my life.

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  • Frozentearz
    March 10, 2007

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    Aww Sam thank you for sharing a part of you with us,
    I wish the two of you many more blessings through the years,
    Warm thoughts
    Frozentearz


  • ShelleyA gold member
    March 9, 2007

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    Well Done!

    A beautiful heartfelt write. A skillfully crafted etheree. Very good flow, rhyme and tone. Lovely expression of emotion. Good word choice. A most enjoyable read. Shelley


  • Lyre-Bird-
    March 9, 2007
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    PERFECT BRAVO

    Firstly I want to thank you for entering the contest!!!!

    And what a mind strain we have had on that word.... lol

    This really is a beautiful tribute to your family a husband, daughter, son and a grandmother
    My Anchor True captures this sooo well...

    I like

    Worn,

    but free.

    A beautiful soul

    well done
    goodluck
    Tracey


    • Samplette gold member
      March 9, 2007
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      I think, well I know; I like worn better anyway. THank you!!
      Sam

  • Lyre-Bird-
    March 9, 2007
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    i have asked a few pple and they have also told me 2 syllables


    • Samplette gold member
      March 9, 2007
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      In meter it does sound like two doesn't it. I revised it. Thank you for your help and patience.
      Sam


  • Lyre-Bird-
    March 9, 2007

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    I am using http://www.wordscount.info/hw/syllable.jsp
    a syllable counter tir-ed if you clap the word it claps 2 syllables

    • Samplette gold member
      March 9, 2007
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      Oh, well in that Case I guess I have no choice. Thank you.

  • Lyre-Bird-
    March 9, 2007
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    tired is 2 syllables needs to be 1
    put revised near title when adjusted
    Tracey


    • Samplette gold member
      March 9, 2007
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      Tired is one syllable hon....
      Pronunciation: 'tīrd
      tire1 /taɪər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[tahyuhr] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, verb, tired, tir·ing, noun


  • Bas
    March 9, 2007
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    Its nice to see those who are such blessed as yourself i wish everyone could be as strong as yourself , we need to try to tell everyone about our lives and our walk with the lord so that they mat reconsider their own and hopefuly it will lead them in another direction


  • Kahliya
    March 9, 2007
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    Awwwwwwww - i love this its really sweet!!
    Thanks for making me smile!

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