we should climb to the top
take a glimpse of the other side
holding tight, refusing to stop
enlightenment from on high
with an encouraging momentum found
best to start down low
travel slowly just off the ground
breathe deeply, and together we’ll go
This is the spirit I need to have every day ~ really a great, energetic read and feeling from your words but just the very thought needed to get the best out of the day, and find those new exciting things in life. “holding tight, refusing to stop
enlightenment from on high…” Not a bad thought at all to have at the beginning of the day here 🙂
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So, what you’re saying is you need me around? ~ You know, to keep your spirits up. ~ I need to read this poem every morning. I love the positivity that flows from it, as well. You know, us poets, generally don’t understand what it is we’re writing or the message we need to convey, we just feel the urge to share what’s on our hearts. That’s how it is for me, anyway. I read my poems a few days later and sit dumbfounded. ..I wrote that? Crazy how days later I find my own poetry teaching me. Nothing short of a miracle, Dalo.
I love having anything to do with your day beginning. Sweet dreams, Mr. Collis.
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But would there be room for two up there?
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Yes, for sure. Don’t doubt me, Duketh.
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Oh, I don’t know. Looks…tight!
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The idea is to sit close to one another, so tight is good.
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But then someone will probably fall out and break a nose.
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As long as it isn’t me who falls.
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It is an invititing sight for a launch, Red, and you took it for the solid platform. Great work, my dear.
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The reviewer has come out in you, Chum. So concisely said and with your own poetic spin. Adored. Thank you.
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Audrey, this is a gorgeous poem, rich with sensation and suggestive of the future. I’ve read it 3 times and will read it again. “Travel slowly – glimpse the other side – together we’ll go.” A good strategy for living each day.
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Shari, thank you so much for telling me. I’m often stunned by your comments. The care you take, when reading my poems, is the best encouragement I could ever receive. I feel heard. And that hasn’t always been the case. I feel less alone with my thoughts and understood. ..which means everything. Thank you for being you.. xoxo
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You have an impressive group of followers, Audrey, you shouldn’t feel lonely. I’m glad to be one of the group. Poetry is so close to one’s heart and a luxury to read but a challenge to write well. I want to give encouragement where it is due. I would like to comment more often (on your site and others) but my life is pretty nuts right now. It brings me much pleasure to read your blog. Keep writing. Keep being you.
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ok, but You First 😉 I am askeered of heights! Playful and delightful…:) Just like You! 🙂
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Okay, I’ll go first. I’m not scurd… 😉 Aww. Thank you, my sweetest friend. Too kind..good grief. ♡
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What kind of tree is that?
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Umm, I really don’t know. I should have paid closer attention, but the leaves are just starting out so I’m afraid I’d be guessing. The bark should give me a hint…
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My dog barks. But I don’t suppose that would be helpful. 😉
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And my dog rarely barks…he’s no help at all. 😉
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I was one of those kids who loved climbing in trees, so this speaks loudly to me! When the branches are placed just so, one can soar to great heights — and what better place to take a book if one wants to be undisturbed?!!
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We had a tree house growing up and I was forever jealous of how high my big brother could climb. Still am! Happy to have created some great flashbacks to childhood. Glad you enjoyed this poem…and yes, a book sounds perfect. 🙂
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Or you could just jump. Great poem
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I like your style, Butch ♡
Thank you
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Lovely! Feels quite Spring-like. 🙂
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Hi, Luke!! Thank you…tis spring, you know… 😉
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let’s go! 🙂
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Come on, Ginger! Move it… 🙂
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And we’re off!!:)
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Why is the theme song for Banaza running through my mind?? 😀
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haha! too funny, giddyup! 😀
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🙂 🙂 Giggle
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snicker
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This is nice! A fresh start for my day 🙂
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Thanks, West! I enjoyed writing this poem. I’m glad it started your day off well. And I hope it continued… 🙂
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