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EFFORTLESS

EFFORTLESS*
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frilly white flower, windblown
floating above the cedar
oh my!
how flowers journey
their scattered color
becomes wind.

effortless to be
a flower 
in the wind
to let Nature
pull one home, 
always home.

*Note: Poem originally written for and submitted in response to Creative Ramblings weekly prompt.(creativeramblings.com/writing-prompts/weekly-prompt-week-16/). This is my original poem.

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Rowena Velasco August 9, 2025 at 1:44 AM This poem feels so light and peaceful—like a breath of fresh air. I love how you capture the effortless beauty of a flower carried by the wind, perfectly blending nature’s grace with a sense of coming home. The simplicity makes it really calming and lovely to read. sara Etgen-Baker August 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM awww, thank you! I'm glad you found my poem light and peaceful..and effortless to read. Appreciate your stopping by, hugs, Sara

Joseph P. DiMino August 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM For sure; lift with the flow, nature has us in her arms. Great visual. Lovely write! sara Etgen-Baker August 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM aww, thank you, Joe, for your uplifting comments. You made my day...have a pleasant weekend, Sara