Ralph Sergi Poet Rhyme

Burning Sage

Burning  Sage

I’m burning sage in our domain
to disinfect a lost refrain
a love that faltered in our past
a love I thought would alway last
my prideful mien to conquer thee
My lustful ways were not to be

for pride will go before the fall
reflecting I will wear a shawl
to comfort me as was your love
the burning essence will prevail
I praise you as the God above
a love of peace, a mourning dove

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December 2, 2019

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Ralph Sergi February 17, 2020 at 8:37 AM Thank you, Paula.

Paula Goldsmith February 16, 2020 at 10:34 PM I have heard burning sage can be healthy. I have never tried it. Enjoyed this write. Have a good day......... Ralph Sergi February 17, 2020 at 8:36 AM

Jan Allison February 1, 2020 at 5:47 PM What a beautiful flow to your rhyme Ralph, hope you are keeping well, sending you my best wishes:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire January 29, 2020 at 3:25 PM There are times I take out my husband's old bottle of Aramis or even an incense that reminds me of my college debate partner. Scents can bring us relaxation. A beautiful poem, Ralph. Best wishes, Carolyn Jan Allison February 1, 2020 at 5:49 PM Ooh Aramis just the word conjures up the scent in my brain.. oh i loved that aftershave too:-) Hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2020 at 6:44 PM Beautiful Ralph! New year blessings my friend! : ) xxoo Ralph Sergi January 11, 2020 at 9:49 AM Hi Connie And thank you for your comment. I hope you had a great NEW YEAR!

Richard Lamoureux December 17, 2019 at 8:43 AM This has great flow and is beautifully rendered. Blessings forChristmas Ralph. Thanks for your visit. Ralph Sergi December 19, 2019 at 8:53 AM Thank you, Rick

David Mchattie December 16, 2019 at 2:59 PM Wonderful poem. To have loved and lost is a great though painful growth opportunity. Have a great day my friend. Ralph Sergi December 19, 2019 at 8:53 AM Thank you, Hattie

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2019 at 3:28 PM I enjoyed this lyrical poem of lost love, Ralph. I think you left off the T of thought in line four. Ralph Sergi December 2, 2019 at 8:45 AM Thank you, Andrea! I corrected it

Sandra Adams December 1, 2019 at 2:01 PM great rhythm and flow to this beautiful write... beautifully penned and a joy to read :) hugs (soupmail) Ralph Sergi December 2, 2019 at 8:46 AM Thank you, SANDRA!