Charmed Chaos
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Last Words
As I write my last words today-
April’s fragrant zephyr kisses my face
This beautiful unique day will not be
Wasted on morbid news of this disease
But rather I’ll dream-
Of simple things like a sultry caressing breeze
And birds singing their love songs from on high in trees
Because spring is for mating and a time of nesting
I’ll watch the calm honeybees-
Floating from blossom to blossom
Gathering golden pollen and resting
Nestled in sweet scented petals
And I’ll cherish-
The way your eyes meet mine at dinnertime
Your warm callused hand clasping mine
Our prayers of grace and hope we murmur everyday
So my last words uttered will be-
This precious life of simple pleasures
None that gold or silver can buy
Are priceless memories to me
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
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This is absolutely stunning, Linda!! 💝 No doubt the simple pleasures in life are worth cherishing! Congratulations on an amazing month of poetry! We did it! 😀 🌈👏
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Yes, we did! whew…;-)
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Wonderful, I couldn’t buy a farewell card this nice. I should buy some though, I am six months younger than Willie. 🙂
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Haha! Thank you Jim.
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A precious life of simple pleasures! Amen!
Congratulations on completing the month of April poems.
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Thank you Kerry. And to you as well. Thank you so much for this month of prompts at Toads!
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This is tenderly defiant poem, Linda, it counteracts the horror of the virus with pure loveliness! From April’s fragrant zephyr to the bees nestled in sweet scented petals, all the simple pleasures are indeed priceless.
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Thank you kindly Kim.
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Sorry about missing out the ‘a’ in ‘a tenderly defiant poem, Linda. My typing isn’t as good as it used to be!
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No worries!
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If only we all could make our last exit with such sweet grace.
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Yes, so true. Thank you Glenn.
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This is totally beautiful! I love the appreciation you show for the world.
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Thank you.
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I echo Glenn.
Lovely words and sentiments Linda.
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Thank you kindly.
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Those memories are priceless.
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Yes, they are.
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This is a classic, exquisitely profoundly-worded poem. A hearty bravo and a standing ovation!
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Oh my gosh, thank you so much Beverly!
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What an absolutely beautiful exit!
It’s been fun to poem along with you, and everyone, this April.
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Yes, it has! Thank you Rosemary.
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Lovely thoughts–and beautiful poem. I like the choice to choose the precious, beautiful memories, rather than the bad things.
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Thank you Merril.
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Your poem is a pleasant interlude from the mess, Linda.
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Thank you Lisa.
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A lovely last-day-of-April letter heart to world.
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Thank you Brendan.
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Beautiful writing and beautiful thoughts
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Thank you!
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Yes, the joy of simple pleasures…They often leave the deepest impact on our lives.
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Yes, they do!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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A beautiful, hopeful and comforting poem. Thanks for the grace of this moment in time you have recorded for us.
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Great 💕
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