Balance

mind over matter
things that splatter
shapes that shift
a mind that drifts
love that spreads
a heart that dreads
longing that lingers
chocolate on your fingers
sweetness of life
lingering strife
faith that sustains
grace that breaks chains
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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De Beaulieu Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Hello Kathleen Hassall, I like the line chocolate on my fingers. Sweetness opf life. Yet I like the whole poem. Hugs. /Darlene/
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May 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Hello Kathleen, oh , i do agree. Hugs.
Hassall Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Thanks Darlene! There is often choloate on my fingers and that is one of the good things in life.
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