Charmed Chaos
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Wishes For Tomorrow
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt
I’ll not go rushing out into the world and say
look at me- I am alive! I survived!
Rather, I’ll stay in my peaceful abode,
brew a pot of herbal tea and read
wise words of obscure poets while I dream
my secret wishes for tomorrow.
I’ll ramble in my wild rebellious garden,
plant tiny seeds of hope with random wildflowers
I’ll drown in the heavy scent of winter roses
as lethargic bees, drunk on dandelion wine
and rogue butterflies migrating, Await
the colorful coming of another new spring
Instead of seeking a warm cafe’s harsh lights
and listening to meaningless conversations
I’ll search for ancient stars flickering up high
in the tumbling rippling ocean of evening sky
And count off cold short winter days until
the oblique waxing moon is round once again
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
The Sunday Muse #140
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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And this …. this is the way to do it! Happy New Year.
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Thank you Helen- you too!
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I adore your wishes and plans Linda! Beautiful!! Wishing you a safe and healthy new year my friend!
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Thank you Carrie. Happy New Year! ❤️
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❤ ❤ ❤
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Love the descriptiveness of that garden. Great poem, Linda!
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Thank you!
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Excellent poem Linda, and wise words. At my age and health, like you, I will count my blessings fondly and safely, and evolve slowly to again be a societally social creature.
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Thank you Rob.
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I SO agree with removing one’s self from the constant barrage of negativity on social media, etc. Your poem is lovely, hopeful and wise! Happiest of new years!
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Thank you Beverly!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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The garden is always the best choice.
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Yes.
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Such beautiful imagery, and a wise choice – stay safe!
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Thank you! You too Sherry.
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Simplicity is many times, the essence of wellbeing
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