death brings relief
along with grief
which is deeply personal
as life lived is irreversible
some cry some rage
some need centre stage
none live in a cave
be aware how I behave
it’s time to review
what I construe
it’s mature real smart
to sincerely impart
my deepest emotions
don’t block them with potions
never know what I’ll find
as I unravel not blind
to those around me
being calm can free
a lifetime of memories
don’t give into treachery
find the fun
avoid the pun
open support be kind
as my emotions unwind
for I hold a life’s treasury
which should be complimentary
for me to grow
as I know
every encounter
the lesson I need
be sure to feed
the positive or heed
the downward spiral
darkness can be viral
cherish the warm
don’t let harm swarm
nurture myself with love
my loved one is above
watching my every move
reflection the grief groove
this pic was taken on a grey day, nothing has been altered
Lovely lines.
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Beautifully expressed.
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This may be adapted for all Saints Day, Kate
I like your lines with rhymes
Love ❤
Michel
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very well written……….and sadly thought provoking.
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Positive thinking is important for our health. But without love for people and nature, man is not happy.
best regards
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Such deeply meaningful beautiful lines!
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Written like proverbs or some sort of moral lesson… well done!
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not meant to be a lesson to anyone .. just some self-reflection 🙂
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Your poem touches me deeply…heart and soul…been thinking about all that you wrote about…loss, loss of loved ones, etc., just this past week…and doing some self-examination…the memories (good or bad) and the emotions are important and should be acknowledged…learned from.
That photo is the perfect pairing to your poem, SweetKate.
Also, been thinking this past week of those who deal with SAD. ‘Tis the season. 😦
(((HUGS))) and ❤
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yes I forget about SAD, as it’s spring here and getting warmer and brighter … have a few more FUN posts scheduled so that might help 🙂
Take care precious, hugs to you and Coop ❤
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Great reminders to not take our lives or our happiness for granted. Good one, Kate.
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thanks Norah … was merely a self-reflection I shared 🙂
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Your self-reflection encourages us to do the same. 🙂
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Ahhh kate …always always a joy to read your words as it prompts me to reflect myself too..
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thanks so much Mich!
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