Heartbeat

It beats sure, slowly, steady, and strong
over the year, each month, each day
I work and walk shaded streets
finding your sharp image
in the window pane –
a sweet vision –
as my heart
skips a
beat
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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George Avatar
February 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
Beautifully written nonet ! Congratulations on your win dear Linda !
Fowler Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:25 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words Valsa, and for the congrats! :)
Alex Avatar
February 11, 2023 at 8:14 PM
A touchingly beautiful writing. Congratulations!
Fowler Avatar
February 12, 2023 at 7:59 AM
Thank you Alex! :)
Baker Avatar
February 11, 2023 at 3:49 PM
Interesting form! I like it! Bill
Fowler Avatar
February 12, 2023 at 7:58 AM
Hi Bill. Glad you like the form - fun to use. :)
Sands Avatar
February 11, 2023 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations for your win :)
Fowler Avatar
February 12, 2023 at 7:58 AM
Many thanks Heidi. :)
Bryan Avatar
February 11, 2023 at 8:22 AM
I love this. Great choice on the form and the lines “finding your sharp image/ in the window pane” is delightful. Congratulations!
Bryan Avatar
February 11, 2023 at 8:21 AM
I love this. Great choice on the form and the lines “finding your sharp image/ in the window pane” is delightful. Congratulations!
Fowler Avatar
February 11, 2023 at 9:37 AM
Thank you Corey. I noticed that you had a similar experience in your work 'What is it like for you to fall in love'. :) Thanks for stopping by with congrats!
Sands Avatar
February 10, 2023 at 2:53 PM
Very nice Nonet Linda :)
Fowler Avatar
February 11, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Thanks you Heidi! Hope you are doing well. Linda :)
Buhagiar Avatar
February 10, 2023 at 2:14 AM
The heart often skips a beat. Lovely poem. Best for a win.
Fowler Avatar
February 10, 2023 at 5:41 AM
Many thanks dear Victor! hugs :)
Wolf Avatar
February 9, 2023 at 7:54 PM
Nicely done, Linda! ~ skip-to-my-lou
Fowler Avatar
February 10, 2023 at 5:40 AM
Smiles here from your visit and comments gw! Thanks! laf :)
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