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The Melody of Larks
“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.”
― Mary Oliver
I’ll not go placidly into the dark
When my time here on earth comes to an end
Rather I’ll dance to the melody of larks
And soar with graceful wings on the nascent wind
When my time here on earth comes to an end
I’ll sing Hallelujah to pale moon and bright stars
And soar with graceful wings on the nascent wind
As I transform, become free from tender scars
I’ll sing Hallelujah to pale moon and bright stars
And darling, I’ll whisper music into your ear
As I transform, become free from tender scars
Know this my heart’s love, I am forever near
And darling, I’ll whisper music into your ear
So come dance with me to the melody of larks
Know this my heart’s love, I am forever near
For I’ll not go placidly into the dark
©2020 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 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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#Haiku: Wild Iris
one brief breath of life-
basking in bright ochre sun
wild iris blooming
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
Frank J. Tassone Haikai Challenge #145 wild iris
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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The White Rose
“There is a crack in everything.
That’s how the light gets in.”
― Leonard Cohen, Selected Poems, 1956-1968
In the early days of disbelief
There arose a confusing cloud of smoke
Swirling hot pink within my brain
Consuming me with poisonous fumes
As I crawled to the edge of sanity
I looked around to understand
This arduous journey I faced
Where my cherished life might end
Seeing the angel of death I said,
Be gone from my body, dear Azrael
I’m not yet ready to take leave today
I have much to do, even more to say
My mind began to clear, my heart was at peace
The smoke began to fade and my pain did ease
For there in my soul was a beautiful pure white rose
Blooming within me, planting petals of bright hope
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
Author’s Note: I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and I find myself writing a lot about what I am feeling and thinking.I certainly never thought I would be facing something like this; I suppose most people seldom do.
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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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#Haiku: Midsummer Evening
midsummer evening
mockingbird song fills the air-
fiery sun sinks low
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
Frank J. Tassone: Hakai Challenge #144: Midsummer
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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#Haiku: Cicada
sleeping in the earth
years flowing by like rivers-
patient cicada
©2020 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 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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#Haibun: Pinnacle
As a leader of a team of people, I encountered challenges every single day. Every person had their unique personalities and as such, opportunities for development. This is the story of one.
John(not his real name) was someone who led a team of people and reported to me. We had grown close during our many business trips together and shared details of our lives. I had lost someone I loved in my life unexpectedly, and so had he. We both had the same thoughts about spirituality. Yet, I sensed within him a deep seated anger and bitterness about what his life had become. In essence, he was lonely and lashing out at others because of his anger and loneliness.
There came a time when I had to sit down and have a very serious conversation with him. Although I’ll never forget that day or the 3 hour conversation that ensued, I don’t recall all the words I said. Looking back I was operating on pure instinct. I conveyed my philosophy of life- the five choices we all have in situations. Three are positive and two are negative. The three positive choices are accept, change, leave. The two negative are complain and sabotage. I let him know he needed to choose the path he would take because we would never have a conversation like this again, and the next time a situaiton such as this arose, I would have to fire him. It was one of the most difficult conversations I’ve ever had.
Months later, John came to me. He wanted to tell me he had met someone and they were in love. And then, he thanked me for caring enough about him to help him change not only his attitude but in the process, his life. He said, “You altered the course of my life, and are responsible for helping me find happiness. Thank you.” Those words were for me, the pinnacle of my long career, and meant more to me than he will ever know.
blazing summer day-
tears revealing a changed man
love is love is love
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
dVerse Poets Pub: Traditional Writing on a Shining Topic!
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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Through My Open Window
Sun
breaking
through stormy
clouds drifting by
as trees sway in the
summer breeze, a feeling
rushes in when the sweet song
of the mockingbird floats on air
Through my open window, I recall
as tears fall those first beautiful moments
when our eyes met, and we fell into love
finding our home, never to wander
far from one another again
where our souls belong, entwined
weaving a love so strong
with tendrils that cling
and dreams that bind
forever
our two
hearts.
©2021 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 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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