Make Your Mark – Poem by Ali Grimshaw

~ Ali Grimshaw 

A red geranium 
purposefully glowing
among the fallen leaves
lusciously living among the crisp.

It will not 
be denied its time of bloom
long past summer's farewell.

I want to be a mark of love on this world
just like that.

© Ali Grimshaw 2024

This week I am challenging myself to grow by speaking with people I don't know with the hope that I will make a heart connection. The world needs each of us to show up. Whatever you have got to give, don't doubt the value of giving it.

Keep shining your light.
Ali

20 thoughts on “Make Your Mark – Poem by Ali Grimshaw”

  1. I love this poem, Ali!

    And I hear you:

    “I want to be a mark of love on this worldjust like that.”

    I got tears in my eyes

    And I’m very sure you are such a mark and much more! Thank you for your light today, Ali

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  7. I live in an over 55 active community. I like to just sit either outside on the bench or inside on the couch with my book in hand and say hello to anyone who enters. Sometimes I know them and sometimes I don’t. It allows me to meet strangers or continue conversations with my neighbors. I’ve got others neighbors greeting other people in this same manner. What a joy. You may never know what that one word, “hello,” may do for someone’s state of mind.

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