Charmed Chaos
Musings on Life, Love, and Linguine-Poetry & Writing
Burning
Broken shadows across the cracked ground
as summer refuses to die
the land and I are weary
day after day burning~
unrelenting rays
of intense sun
beating down
on my
breast.
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
dVerse Poets Pub: 9 Across for a Countdown
Author’s Note: Line 1 is from W.S. Merwin’s “To the Light of September”. The form is a Nonet. Also, I apologize for not reading much lately. The radiation treatments make me so tired. I start reading and get sleepy and then I’m done. Eight more treatments to go. I will be glad for this part to be over.
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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relentless in the most personal way – ouch! You made this your own for sure –
p.s. given the tiredness and trauma am really glad you found time to join the prompt
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I find the writing cathartic. Thank you so much Laura.
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This is special … I am in awe of your ability to use real life hardship … spun into beautiful poetry.
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Thank you kindly Helen.
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This is well written, and you chose a perfect picture to go with it. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Such a wonderful expression with words… Amazing poem Linda ❤
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Thank you.
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I can feel the heat in this, Linda. I pray your treatments are effective.
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Thank you.
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The heat and the sun is so different from the cool of the North, and for you this time must be extra hard.
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Yes, thank you Bjorn.
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❤ ❤ Hope your treatments get the job done and you are well as can be in the meantime.
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Thank you!
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I like the metaphor of you and summer.
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Thank you.
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Beautiful. How’s your remission btw? I followed your Op but I’ve never followed up on how you’re getting on.
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Thank you. Well, I have 7 more radiation treatments to go and then I’ll be taking medication for 5-10 years to lower the risk of recurrence. I’ll have regular follow ups every 6 months.
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A tough road but you’re a fighter and I’ll keep praying for a fast recovery 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Thank you so much!
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My pleasure, 💛❤️🧡
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Almost feel this is a personification of Mother Nature herself. Beautiful.
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Thank you.
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This one resonates with me Linda. I am always ready for summer to leave and autumn to begin. I realize it has a deeper meaning for you, and I hope your burning summer is behind you soon. Take care. xx
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Thank you so much.
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