my fear is
I’m not suppose to write,
with want in my eyes
my worry lasts
until you’ve smoothed it away,
I’ll wait, forever and a day
my assurance defeats
the questions inside me,
mind & body, dutiful beauty
my hope lies within,
fingers crossed & toes curled,
passion will begin again
my knowledge steadfast
with what I know to be true,
I love, so will you
my courage insists
a poetic voice lives,
so I give of myself willingly
my soul has homily
because of wisdom I encounter,
it knows you’re meant for me
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
You know, Poetess, I think ’tis harder to post/publish a poem than it is to do the same for a short story. Something much more vulnerable about poetry. Thank you for your bravery — your words have enriched me so often!
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My bravery comes from y’all making me feel welcome and allowed. Thank you, Debbie
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“I write for love.”
Sounds just about right.
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Sounds like me 🙂
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🙂
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Ever have a “high bounce” ball as a kid?
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I believe I have, C. I have an image in my head.
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Check mail for better idea. Loveable things indeed.
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Audrey, your poetry always has an aura of delicate beauty and honesty shining from, and between, the lines. So glad you share them with us. ❤️
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You’re welcome. I thank you for reading, Betty.
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Fingers crossed and toes curled. Great line. Thanks, Audrey
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Yea, those are fun. Thanks, John
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🙂
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Thank you for gifts like this.
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Aww. Dan, thank you for this comment of yours.
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You doubt yourself each time you write but you always deliver a thoughtful, beautiful poem. Look at all the people who follow you, Audrey. That alone should boost your confidence – no matter for whom you write.
And this photo – superb.
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Grateful my words have found this space and those needing or seeking can find them. Humbled.
I write for love.
Thank you, Shari. This was taken during the Eclipse a few months back.
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You deserve the beauty you deliver returned times many, Red.
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I appreciate you, Chum. Glad you see beauty in this poem.
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