Charmed Chaos
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The Gift
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“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.”
― David Richo
Some days are better than others and I often wonder why
yesterday was agony and today- barely a sigh
And when relief from this darkness arrives
I ‘m grateful I’m here and still alive
To experience these intense lows and highs
For without the lows that happen in life
and along with them the inevitable strife
How would I recognize joy when it comes
cloaked in the shadow of pain’s disguise?
©2023 Linda Lee Lyberg
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
Author’s Note: I am hosting OLN tonight at dVerse Poet’s Pub– Come join us!
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The rhythm and rhyme of this poem emphasise the message, Linda. I too have some better days than others, and agree that:
‘…without the lows that happen in life
and along with them the inevitable strife
How would I recognize joy when it comes…?’
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Thank you so much Kim.
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Indeed, but it’s still hard to deal with the lows… and the uneven of distribution of lows among human beings gives me pause, Linda…
A gorgeous poem ~ thank you for sharing.
Much love,
David
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Thank you kindly, David.
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Wonderful, Linda! How would I recognize joy when it comes
cloaked in the shadow of pain’s disguise?
Such a great question for all of us.
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Thank you Dwight.
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You are welcome!
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Without one it’s impossible to experience the other to its fullest. Well said, L.
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Thank you, Ron.
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Wise words, Dear Linda.
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Nice flow. It’s an up and down ride for sure!
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Thank you. Yes, it is.
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Love this one Linda for it makes us grateful of what we have. I have never appreciated summer so much, until I experienced our long winters. The highs of our lives, are precious, after the lows & darkness.
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Yes, they certainly are. Thank you, Grace.
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I do agree this is often true, Linda. Sometimes beautiful gifts come wrapped in suffering for sure.
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Indeed they do. Thanks for stopping by.
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A profoundly simple series of lines, whose brevity kicks like a mule. Speaks to the core of it all.
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Thank you so much.
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the ups and downs so well wrought Linda
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Thank you Laura.
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A huge exhale from this reader as I approached the last words! Sigh. What a beautiful message.
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Thank you, Helen.
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A profound and relatable message. 🙏
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Thank you.
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A beautiful wise poem, Linda.
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Thank you.
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What a beautiful verse of equanimity and grace, Linda. Love it.
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Thank you.
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