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ENDINGS

ENDINGS
endings whisper their wisdom,
teaching me the art of release,
how to cradle the past gently
in the palms of my hands,
to honor the stories that shaped me,
while stepping forward,
into the light of new beginnings.

endings, I think, are not the sharp cuts
we so often fear,
but rather the soft sighs of a book closing,
the last page turning,
where ink lingers,
each word a heartbeat echoing in the stillness.

12th gradewisdomfree verse

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Bj Legros Kelley

July 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Welcome home Sara, back to the small town poets that fills the globe <3 I am so glad to see you and Bill back again, I missed the sweet aroma of the Bakers poetry kitchen! Your poem reminds me of this verse "Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit." ~Ecclesiastes 7:8 from the KJV. The Lord comforted me when we needed it, a big closing page for us. I missed you here, glad you and Bill are back! Your AZ Friend Betty Jo

sara Etgen-Baker

July 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Betty Jo, you made my day!!! I'm so grateful and delighted that you dropped by. I appreciate the biblical quote....I can see where those words would be comforting. We're both glad to be back. Will follow you so we can be in touch, hugs from your Texas poetess friend, Sara

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM

Hello Sara, It has a begging and an ending. in any book that is read. Hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Hello Sara, your welcome Sara. Thank you. i hope you are having a great weekend. Hugs. /Darlene/

sara Etgen-Baker

July 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM

so true....I appreciate your visit and your comments. Wishing you a great evening, hugs, Sara

CayCay Godwin

July 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM

I think I'm in love with your ink. I grew up in the army life, have no hometown, lasting friends, school reunions. Once a teen, moving made me sad/lonely and I walked into that pain to know me, God and purpose. That's when I heard an otherness voice say, "write poems". I would be thrilled if you'd read 'My Total Pain", you will relate. The 1 moment it refers to was falling and fracturing my skull but it's about all my pain. This is a wonderful write - I know I'd enjoy sharing time with you ... CayCay

sara Etgen-Baker

July 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM

perhaps we are kindred spirits? I love your ink too. My husband moved a lot, too. All the moving left a hole in his heart and soul; even now that pain oozes out. I truly feel empathy for those who didn't have a hometown...hard not to feel grounded. I'll read your poem tomorrow...heading off to bed knowing my words made a difference today, many thanks and hugs, Sara

Richard Lamoureux

July 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM

What a lovely first poem. May your book encompass volumes. Welcome to the soup.

sara Etgen-Baker

July 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM

awww, thank you, Richard, I appreciate your well wishes and encouragement.

Beryl Edmonds

July 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Splendid Sara, yesterday is gone, tomorrow is to come, may today march on happy as the beat of a drum… Beryl

sara Etgen-Baker

July 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM

well said, Beryl. I agree...we need to live in the moment, come what may. Hava a wonderful evening, Sara

Bill Baker

July 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Lovely poetry, Sara. I especial relate to last verse. "Where ink lingers, each word a heartbeat echoing in the stillness." is my favorite part. Write On! Welcome back, my love, Bill

sara Etgen-Baker

July 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM

you're most kind, dearest Bill. Glad you found the poem relatable!

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