Charmed Chaos
Musings on Life, Love, and Linguine-Poetry & Writing
The Story
Looking back, I don’t know why I was surprised every time love started or ended, because all things beautiful never last.
There were the years when he wrapped his arms around my heart to keep me safe from the world but now, it’s all gone. What’s left are the memories of strength and a whisper of warm breath on my cheek.
We had no idea the end was coming, or that our time together was growing shorter with each passing day. If either of us would be the one to go first I always thought it would be me.
The universe works in mysterious ways I’ll never fathom. There are times it leaves the weak and broken. It is not always a question of survival of the fittest but survival due to ability, for who should remain to tell the story but a poet?
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
dVerse Poets Pub: Prosery Surprised or Not
Author’s Note: I know it’s morose, but considering what’s happening, it’s the only way I could go.
Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 24 years, and her dog, Ricky Bobby. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com
and purchase anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
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Well penned tale, and a nice rendering of the prompt. I like your message; very existential and captivating
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Thank you Glenn.
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Good story, Linda. Your last line tells the story.
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Thank you!
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You are welcome.
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Beautifully written. I think the one who is left has the much harder path to trod.
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Yes, I would agree.
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Beautifully written. I think the one who is left has the much harder path to trod.
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Beautiful
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Thank you.
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A sad story, Linda. It’s true that all things beautiful never last and, especially in the current climate, we must make the most of things.
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Yes, thank you Kim. I hope you are feeling better. Sending you love and positive thoughts.
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‘For who should remain to tell the story but a poet?’
Absolutely brilliant 👏
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Thank you kindly.
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You’re welcome 🙏
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well composed .. there are no guarantees
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No, there aren’t. Thank you.
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Luv the last line rhetorical question
Have a good week
Much❤love
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Thank you, you too Gillena.
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Sad, but very poetic, Linda. An excellent use of the prompt. Thank you!
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Thank you Merril.
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I like the thought of being a poet is a way of survival.
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Thank you Bjorn.
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Loved this Linda!!! Really great!!
xoxo
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Thank you!
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Sad but beautiful and close to home…
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Thank you.
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kaykuala
A poet is given long life just so the story can be told over and over again. And to think many shun to be one.
Hank
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Thank you for your thoughts.
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Following, following, reading…and then a smile on my face at your last line. Well done!
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Thank you Lillian!
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