Just a bit of wishful thinking.

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I wish I had some talents

Like those upon the stage,

And those who sing great operas

Or create words to fill a page.

Who can do it all so easily

And charm folks where’er they go.

I wish I had some talents

Like some people that I know.

I wish I had some talents.

I could improve my home no end.

With a little bit of design flair

All the colours I could blend.

I could draw and paint with ease

And create fine works of art.

With great brush strokes to be envied

I could touch many a heart.

 

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I wish I had some talents.

I could cook a splendid meal,

Not just all the boring basics ones

Which never hold much appeal.

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I could dance like the top dancers

And ice skate like Torville and Dean.

I could even present TV shows

Like celebrities on the screen.

 

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I wish I had some talents.

I needn’t sit here and hide,

Tapping endlessly on my laptop

When I should really be outside.

I must use the gifts I have

Though they seem so very few,

So I’ll scribble my lines of verse

And hope they’ll entertain you.

 

 Christine Ramsay 28.1.10

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  • diamondpoet on Jan 28, 2010

    You have the ability to make people laugh and that is plenty talent enough. I wish I could mail you my wish list and that you would be the magical Jeanie that grants all my wishes.

  • Darla Cooke on Jan 28, 2010

    You definitely have a talent for writing.

  • giftarist on Jan 28, 2010

    Expressive piece. How I wish I had some talents – doing the tap dance. ^_^

  • Marie Antoinette on Jan 28, 2010

    Oh, this is your special talent. It is beautifully written and brings a happy smile to the reader. I liked it a lot.

  • Poetic Enigma on Jan 28, 2010

    You have a great talent with writing, and entertaining with your poetry. I always enjoy reading your work! Another fantastic piece. Thank you for sharing

  • Karen Gross on Jan 28, 2010

    If we spend too much time looking at other people’s talents (which usually only look easy because of all the time and effort invested), then we won’t be able to see our own.

    Your little scribbles are entertaining. The fact that you are writing them down and sending them to be posted on the internet shows that you are already making use of your talents.

  • ken bultman on Jan 28, 2010

    If you had all the talents you wished for we wouldn’t have the benefit of your humorous poems and delightful photos of the scenic areas around your hometown. Stick with what you’re good at then you’ll still have all those wonderful things to wish for.

  • petercurtis97 on Jan 28, 2010

    Christine you do have plenty of talent and display it each time.
    Thanks for sharing this lovely poem.

  • Lady Sunshine on Jan 28, 2010

    You’re a very talented lady, Christine. Don’t sell yourself short. Your poems delight and entertain. This one is a charmer. Watch, all your fans will agree.

  • razumtina on Jan 28, 2010

    Great work!

  • johnnydod on Jan 28, 2010

    Well I echo all those comments above me, I love to read your words, that’s a talent, we have swapped messages and you come over as a very lovely kind person, that’s a talent, you are modest, you must be to assume you have no talent after writing the poem above, and that a talent…. who are you kidding Christine? there are many who wish they had YOUR talent.

  • cardy on Jan 28, 2010

    You’re talent is here for all to read this is a lovely poem really enjoyed the read.

  • ashan1614 on Jan 28, 2010

    To echo Karen, too many people see talent as all the stuff that goes on in the limelight. For instance, we see the movie star, but forget that without great writers and directores behind the scenes, there would be no movie stars.

  • Val Mills on Jan 28, 2010

    What is left to add to all the comments above. This was a fun read Christine. I love your poems.

  • 8Shei8 on Jan 28, 2010

    You are a wonderful and entertaining poet :)

  • clay hurtubise on Jan 28, 2010

    lol, right back at yah!
    Thanks,
    Clay

  • Guy Hogan on Jan 28, 2010

    You and me both. But we do have our little talent. We just have to keep feeding it until it gets bigger.

  • stryka66 on Jan 28, 2010

    As a poet you have outstanding talent, Christine – and the above comments endorse that – loud & clear

  • Tina Cassello on Jan 28, 2010

    I have often felt that way myself. You do have a talent for writing wonderful poems and I am glad you share them with us.

  • T. S. GARP on Jan 28, 2010

    Great poem, Christine. Your talent is showing. Nicely done!

  • T. S. Lewis on Jan 28, 2010

    The one you presented here was enough for me

  • standingproud on Jan 28, 2010

    Wait Christine,
    A surprise coming just for you.
    X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

  • Jenny Heart on Jan 28, 2010

    Bravo! Very well written! Loved it!

  • Ruby Hawk on Jan 28, 2010

    christine, I wish I had some talents too, but as you say I sit here at my computer tap tapping away. And it has to be good enough but I know I should be outside walking and getting some exercise.

  • Frances Lawrence on Jan 28, 2010

    I think you have rather a lot of talent. I always enjoy your articles and you make constructive and encouraging comments on the work of other writers.

  • LoveDoctorLoveGoodBye on Jan 28, 2010

    This is so beautiful. I am sure that you have many talents Christine. Sometimes we have talents that we aren’t even aware of. You are a good writer.

  • deep blue on Jan 28, 2010

    We could be good in anything but we have to stick to something. Your poetry and the lives you changed by imparting your learning for people to start a life after school is one great talent we could envy about, Christine.

  • CHAN LEE PENG on Jan 28, 2010

    You have a talented in composing poet. This counts too. I clicked you “liked it”. Take care!

  • CHAN LEE PENG on Jan 28, 2010

    should be “poem” not “poet” and am sorry for a typing error.

  • Paul Roberts on Jan 28, 2010

    Christine, you hear that? That is thousand wings coming together to applause, wings that you have given flight to with your talent. Now bow and take your rewards. Oh by the way, what meals do you cook? Friend, fan, smile

  • mo hoyal on Jan 28, 2010

    Christine,
    We all love you so much and know that you are a gifted writer and such a lovely sense of humor. Stay with us please, as we wait for what you put your pen to! You will always have a friend and admirer in me!

  • AlmaG on Jan 28, 2010

    Wow! this is an amazing poem. I wish I had the talent to paint ^_^

  • Eunice Tan on Jan 28, 2010

    I agree with anybody else that you have a talent to make good poem. Please go ahead.

  • martie on Jan 29, 2010

    It seems we all agree you are a very talented lady indeed!

  • Intuitive on Jan 29, 2010

    wow! enjoyed this. even i wish i had all these talents…lol, but u sure do have loads of talent Christine.

  • drelayaraja on Jan 29, 2010

    Well you have great talent in writing.

  • Christine Ramsay on Jan 29, 2010

    Wow! Thank you everybody. You are very generous with your comments. It\\\’s just that I have tried so many other things but never seem to be any good at them. However since my efforts at poetry seem bring a smile then I will stick with this. Thank you again.

    Christine x

  • Hettie on Jan 29, 2010

    I often wish I could write like Helen Stiner Rice(excuse the spelling) You do have great talent Christine.

  • qasimdharamsy on Jan 29, 2010

    very good work….

  • Starpisces on Jan 29, 2010

    All the comments above are what I want to say, they all said on my behalf…
    :)

  • johnnydod on Jan 29, 2010

    See what I mean Christine, your a star, a very talented star, what more proof do you want?

    Johnny.. hugs

  • Jane Jane on Jan 29, 2010

    I wish I had some talents too. But I’m sure you’ve got your own great talent just like writing such a wonderful piece.

  • bailieman on Jan 29, 2010

    Over 40 comments and all highlighting what a talented lady you are.

  • sasi rao on Jan 29, 2010

    Hats off excellent work

  • monica55 on Jan 30, 2010

    Very ingenuous post that shows you are truly talented.
    Monica.

  • miraj on Jan 30, 2010

    This is so entertaining ma’am,by the way You do have talent,a lot of it.see how many people you attracted.can you not feel the power of your words?

    my deepest respect and gratitude,ma’am
    LOVE IS ALL

    Walk in beauty,change the world.

  • devsir on Jan 30, 2010

    You are talented. Nice Reading

  • alensmith on Jan 30, 2010

    my comment for you good and well mannered writen.really very very good.and thanks for ur reply also which i will find in my post.

  • papaleng on Jan 31, 2010

    Oh Christine, you definitely has many talents. Just taking time reading and commenting your friends posts is indeed a great talent.

  • Aiyanna on Feb 1, 2010

    Very nice write, simple and apt :-) Thank you for sharing!!!

  • Hazel Crowther on Feb 2, 2010

    I think one of your greatest talents is that you have made so many people happy on triond, me included I’ve been here a year and you have always had amazing pieces to read.
    I think you were the first person to add a comment for me.I’ve looked up to you ever since and your comments are always constructive and encouraging.Thank you.

  • devsir on Feb 2, 2010

    Again I say “You are talented” to make so many people read this article. Isn’t it true?

  • CA Johnson on Feb 2, 2010

    You have a wonderful talent to write. I really enjoyed this article. There are times when I wish I had talents too.

  • XXElleXX on Feb 4, 2010

    Entertaining as always Christine…you have an abundance of talent my friend :-)

  • Midie on Feb 6, 2010

    You have the talent to write indeed.

  • kate smedley on Feb 9, 2010

    Your talent shines through Christine, this is another wonderful poem, please keep writing.

  • ladydryle on Feb 10, 2010

    oh…i don\’t know what my talent is… I wish I have one too..

  • CutestPrincess on Feb 11, 2010

    you’re such a talented person, Christine…

  • mark ramsay on Feb 12, 2010

    I wish I had some talents too. Nice one.

  • lillyrose on Feb 13, 2010

    I will tell you know! you have got talent.

  • Pithom on Feb 13, 2010

    You’ve a great talent. You remind me so much of Pam Ayres… I always found her entertaining.

  • Authoress Terry E. Lyle on Feb 15, 2010

    Everyone has a talent and some many so don’t fret what you love to do that comes easy is usually your talent.

  • Priyanka D on Feb 18, 2010

    You reminded me of my childhood days. I also used to think that I have no talent but as I have grown I have discovered myself and still continuing and one day I will really find my true talent.

  • athena goodlight on Mar 13, 2010

    You’re one talented person yourself. Thanks for sharing this.

  • standingproud on Mar 14, 2010

    Hay Christine…
    A very special write I have done..
    You will see…:)
    I am doing cart wheels.:)

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