It is easy for me to forget that everything can change with just one turn of events. I hope all is well with you. Between the presidential election and the coronavirus people here are fairly filled with anxiousness. Take care my friend.
The image of phrases landing on the floor without you being able to catch them or the speaker not being able to hand them to you in a way they can be held by the receiver is very powerful. A very poignant poem Ali, I recognise it from when you shared it a few years ago 💜
Yes, I made some changes in the format and added some words. I think I like it even better now. I am taking a poetry class and it is giving me knew ideas for revisions. Thank you for your visit and your kind words. Have a beautiful day.
Thank you Goff. I appreciate the compliment. It is easy for me to forget how quickly things can change. I hope this poem inspires others to see the preciousness of this day.
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Your breathless words carried
a story of near miss.
One collection of minutes
that almost
restructured my life.
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Thank you for your reflection.
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So beautiful!
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Thank you for visiting
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A superb poem Ali. Indeed nothing lasts forever.
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It is easy for me to forget that everything can change with just one turn of events. I hope all is well with you. Between the presidential election and the coronavirus people here are fairly filled with anxiousness. Take care my friend.
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That’s so very true and it’s so important not to get caught up in the madness and anxiety. Keep that positivity up my friend.xx
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I keep going outside and recommend that we all take a nature break each day. Of course you already know the power of the outdoors.
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Yes I do. In fact I’ll be out with my pooch very soon for our daily walk. Take care. x
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Very nicely done! Your first eight lines sounded like they could be a triolet for our d’Verse prompt!
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I appreciate your kind words. Thanks.
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You are most welcome!
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I really liked this, Ali! You painted the perfect picture of how hard it can be to connect….
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Always great to hear your thoughts on my poems, Ann. I appreciate you.
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I like this. Nicely done.
Pat
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Thank you Pat.
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I like this. Nicely done.
Pat
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Thank you for your kind words.
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I concur with the comments of your other readers!
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Liz, I appreciate your visit and kind thoughts.
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You’re most welcome, Ali!
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Beautiful, Ali!
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Thank you Jill. I appreciate your compliment.
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Heartfelt and bittersweet.
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Thanks for reading
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You’re welcome.
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The seasonal winds of time change us
Gathering fallen petals for our bed of snugness
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Ivor. Thank you for the poetic response. It is so complementary. Hope all is well with you
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💙🌏🎶⌚
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Words as flower petals dropped and blown away–a wonderful metaphor. Thank you!
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Glad to hear you enjoyed it.
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Words falling like petals… what a sad and vivid image.
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Change is forever part of our lives and that is part of what makes this moment so beautiful. Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts.
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Yes!
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I like the description of words landing like flower petals.
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Thanks for your feedback Frank. I always appreciate it.
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The image of phrases landing on the floor without you being able to catch them or the speaker not being able to hand them to you in a way they can be held by the receiver is very powerful. A very poignant poem Ali, I recognise it from when you shared it a few years ago 💜
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Yes, I made some changes in the format and added some words. I think I like it even better now. I am taking a poetry class and it is giving me knew ideas for revisions. Thank you for your visit and your kind words. Have a beautiful day.
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Thank you dear Ali, a beautiful day to you too 🧡
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Just wonderful, Ali.
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Thank you so much.
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Superb poetic words so well composed, Ali and yes the impermanence of things. Nothing lasts.
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Thank you for such words of praise. Wishing you a beautiful day.
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Welcome 😊😊😊. Same to you too.
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Beautifully penned; such poignant imagery. I have re-blogged.
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Thank you Goff. I appreciate the compliment. It is easy for me to forget how quickly things can change. I hope this poem inspires others to see the preciousness of this day.
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The poem speaks volumes. It is amazing how a handful of masterly brushed words can create a canvas filled with emotions pains and hues.
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I am so honored by your thoughtful comment. I like to write shorter poems that are rich and full of the layers of life.
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Hi, Ali. My pleasure. You are doing a great job. Happy Poetry, Happy Writing. Happy Blogging.
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Thank you for cheering me on.
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Happy Creative Days. Happy Blogging.
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Definitely!
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Reblogged this on Art, Photography and Poetry.
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Thank you for sharing. I’m glad to hear this spoke to you
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My pleasure. A great poem so well penned. Enjoyed reading. Have a great day.
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You too. Make it a great one
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Cheers.
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