I will embrace you
in this house of circumstance
walls cracked and cratered
plaster fallen failures.
Shelter you with my being
through the unavoidable crumbling
a steel umbrella in the storm.
I gave grown capable of being
the shelter, like the arch of
protection you once were
for me. I am solid
even as the erosion continues
with you under my wings.
© Ali Grimshaw 2018
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Such a beautiful portrayal of love, care and affection. I really admire your way of saying it all in few words. It was a soothing read. Thank You 🙂
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Such a beautiful portrayal of love, care and affection. Loved every bit of it. I really admire your way of saying it all in few words. It was a soothing read. Thank you 🙂
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Thank you Anne. I appreciate your kind feedback and I am glad that my words brought comfort to your day.
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…this house of circumstance
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Thank you Kirsten.
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What wonderful words of comfort! We all need shelter in the storm now and then. Very well-written, Ali! You manage to say so much with just a few lines…..
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Ann, I so appreciate the compliment. It means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
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I will print and carry a poem of yours in my purse today! “Poem in the Pocket Day”
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Thank you Cyndie. I am honored by that tribute.💜
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Your words are like rays of hope and light Ali.
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Thanks Miriam. That makes me so happy.
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I’m glad 💖
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Makes me think of a couple, aging, going through cycles of one being the safety net, then the other. Lovely.
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What a loving visual. Thanks for your reflection.
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This is beautiful and very comforting Ali, I love the title too ☺💖 xxx
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Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it.
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Brilliant and I will embrace you in the safety net, awesome words Ali.
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Thanks so much. Have a beautiful day.
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Welcome Same to you too Ali
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Oh wow this is incredible.
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Well thank you. Your comments always make my day better.
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