Musings on Life, Love, and Linguine-Poetry & Writing
“And she was fair as is the rose in May.” –Geoffrey Chaucer
Sunshine glows on fair skin
Lights her face with joy- for though
Life has dealt her countless blows
She rises above the noise
Weathering sunshine or rain
She inherited the strength of a woman blessed
With grace to carry on regardless of her pain
©2021 Linda Lee Lyberg
dVerse Poet’s Pub: Quadrille Let’s Go to the Fair!
Author’s Note: I am hosting at dVerse today and we are writing a quadrille, a poem exactly 44 words long. The word today is “Fair.” The pub opens at 3PM EST- Come join us!
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 26 years and their latest rescue, Jackson “Jax” Lyberg. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com and view anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
She sounds like a real enchanter… and to be able to handle all that pain
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Thank you Bjorn.
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A most beguiling sketch! I admire her valor and strength 💝💝
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Thank you Sanaa.
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Women throughout the ages. We just have to find the stories.
Happy Monday
Much💛love
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Yes, that is so true! Thank you Gillena.
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A lesson to be learned. . .a poem rich both in style and substance, flowing smoothly AND saying something. A lovely, timeless read, (and study!).
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Thank you kindly.
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Fair maidens appear in my poem too. Yours is a fine illustration for the prompt, and it does have a classical vibe to it.
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Thank you so much Glenn.
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Linda,
The strength to rise above the pain is a blessing indeed! This is a woman to emulate in grace.
pax,
dora
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Thank you so much!
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there is a lot of her in each of us, especially you Linda … enjoyed the Gauguin, Chaucer and song!
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Aw, thank yo so much! I’m happy you enjoyed it all.
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very much so!
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Linda, this poem sucked me in so much I didn’t even noticed the word ‘fair’!
❤
David
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Well, that’s perfect! Thank you David.
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You have described yourself as a women so very well in this poem! You could use it as your description of you in the About section of you blog page! :>)
Dwight
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Thank you Dwight!
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And we, too, are blessed by being presented with this outstanding work. Thank you’ Linda’ & thanks for hosting.
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Thank you Ron!
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Strength is a blessing and so beautiful in your verses, this made me smile! 💓
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Thank you!
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Hear, hear! Applau the strength of women!
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Yes, to be sure!
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the strength is where her beauty lies, you’ve painted her pretty well. thanks for the prompt!
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Thank you!
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She is woman of strength and I admire her spirit.
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Thank you.
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A great woman indeeed. Lovely poem.
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Thank you!
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Beautiful Gaugin painting and accompaniment. Your quadrille is breath of fresh air on this blustery day. Thanks for hosting, Linda.
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A pleasure! Thank you so much.
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I think strength makes for beauty – and I couldn’t help thinking of all you’ve been through over the last couple of years, Linda.
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And all you have been through as well dear Sarah. Thank you.
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Strength through pain sure is a sign of beauty! The quote, the art and the song added to it. Thanks for hosting.
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My pleasure. Thank you!
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You are welcome.
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A lady of character, strong and exquisitely created. Beautifully done, Linda!
Hank
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Thanks so much.
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The story of women through the ages, I think, Linda, as well as you, too. 💙
I like that Gauguin.
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Thank you Merril!
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You’re welcome!
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Find piece about a strong woman Linda!
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Thank you Rob.
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A model for us all.
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Thank you.
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This poem glows with strength, a wonderful ‘still I rise’ themed poem.
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Thank you!
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A brave woman. I skipped right over the word ‘fair’ also.
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Oh, I love the strength I see here. I do believe she is YOU. ❤
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Thank you De. I’m so touched. ❤️
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your poem is so hopeful
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Thank you!
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This is beautiful! 💜
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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beautiful Linda!
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Thank you!
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pleasure!
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