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Ethereal or Expedition Words Contest

Sponsor: Constance La France ~ 9/16/23

Ethereal

 If carelessly, we lose the ethereal things we value, 
what other treasures might we then forsake?"    
                                                        ~ Quote by poet     

           
I will always hold dear to my heart, ethereal things,
love letters, written and received, feathered wings.

Poems I've penned about castles within fantasy realms,
and the fragile seedlings from a grove of ancient elms.

There's my mother's yellowed Alencon lace wedding veil.
Carefully, I must handle it, now since it's become frail.

A diary of dreams I've had, those I never want to forget,
songs that my love and I shared. Losing them, I'd regret.

What could be more Angelical than an infant sleeping?
Memories of such ethereal things are worth safe keeping.

I treasure dried roses because it's such an exotic flower,
and time left of living, when it's measured by the hour.

Friendships that for whatever forgotten reason have been lost.
Sorrow for unfinished poems that never should've been tossed.

I will cling to good reveries that live in my heart forever.
It's an undertaking worth the crusade; a satisfying endeavor.

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Constance La France September 24, 2023 at 6:58 AM Line, beautiful, congratulations on your win in my contest, I love your poem, the image, and quote, well done.

Duke Beaufort September 17, 2023 at 9:34 AM Love it Lin....we do have to take time to think about who we are and what has happened to us over time. Relationships are very important and I know I have all kinds of triggers that bring things back. Lin Lane September 17, 2023 at 9:50 AM It's good to hold on to those memories, Duke. I get them from hearing certain songs, a scent in the air, rain... almost anything that returns happy events to us. Thank you for so many visits to my poetry today.

John Lawless September 16, 2023 at 1:21 PM distant kisses that return to touch our cheeks....good work Lin Lin Lane September 16, 2023 at 1:37 PM How very poignantly you've captured my sentiments about some of my ethereal moments, John. Thank you so very much for being in tune.

Deb M September 16, 2023 at 10:14 AM Awww beautiful and touching Lin! Debx Lin Lane September 19, 2023 at 7:41 AM I’m Not confused. You will see. I know exactly who I am, who I was, and who I will be. Deb M September 17, 2023 at 12:26 AM ??? Confused Lin Ha!! Lin Lane September 16, 2023 at 1:39 PM Deb, you underestimate you talented ability. No more of that kind of talk. When the saloon opens back up, you will regain your confidence. I guarantee you'll have those cowpokes gathering all around you. Hugs, chick.