Charmed Chaos
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Tempting Peace
Some temptations are grand, a new car or furs or jewels
Diamonds glittering on every hand and fingers with perfect manicures.
And though these things are fine for some, they are not for me
for I am an humble woman with simple life goal plans
I want packets bursting with seeds, roses, and an olive tree.
In the fertile dirt as fat earthworms wriggle away
I’ll plant each tiny hope of life with my weathered hands
Watering them with love, searching for tender sprouts every day.
For here in the garden thrives sweet solitude and peace
listening to the wild things grow, my wandering soul is at rest
I watch playful lizards skittering and all my worries cease
as the shadows lengthen when the sun drops in the painted west
It’s in these rare precious moments I am indeed blessed.
©2021 Linda Lee Lyberg
Author’s Note: This is a sunset photo of my new olive tree. This tree is 3-4 years old and stands 101.5″ high. I’ve always wanted one.
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Yes, and your fulfilment is worth more than a million dollars. The wealthy are not as happy as you, with your seeds, each “tiny hope of life.” I am right there with you. You have the secret of happiness.
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Thank you Sherry, truly.
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And, I’m in good company with you. Smiling.
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It’s always interesting to learn what different people find tempting. Your vision tempts me, too,
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Thank you so much!
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Beautifully written, let’s hope your olive tree will be fruitful.
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Yes, it is a European olive tree so it should be. Thank you.
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Temptation for greenery is holy. Beautiful Linda.
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Thank you Sumana.
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Amazing!
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Ahh, thank you so much.
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Always welcome!
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This is wonderfully tranquil and serene, Linda! ❤ I want “packets bursting with seeds, roses, and an olive tree,” sigh .. me too! 😍😍😍
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Thank you so much Sanaa! ❤️
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A lovely hearfelt poem. Stay blessed my friend
Much⚘love
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Thank you Gillena. Peace to you!
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Ohhhh, Linda!!! This is so stunning! It had a magical feel about it!! I think you should consider this for your “Best of Linda List”!!! Bellissimo, My Dear, Bellissimo!!
xoxoxo
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Thank you Chuck! You are so kind. xoxoxo
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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😊❤️
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