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I Shall *** ———————— As I pass, I shall pause to live The poem apart fromthe paper, Not writing, But floating…I shall linger Bowing to whisper to violets, to Inhale their royal purple hues In their expansions of blooming. Then, I shall lean to listen over Those petals, spy their Delicate, golden, stigmata centers And inhale the fuzzy, Dusty pollen, to dream of my own Blossoming in dusk-falling deft blue Air, swirling with minute diamond- Lights as either I rise or heaven falls Briefly To grace a splendor-knowing of Love to love, Heart to heart, Soul to soul. I hear my spoken poem: “Alleluia! I choose, yes, To live like the sweet Violets, a one among the All; Endeared above, with beauty below; Translating agonies; Choreographing smiles As I go… ——————————————————————————————- (c) sally young Eslinger 11/2021 Thanks be to God X

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Date: 12/21/2021 9:29:00 AM
WOW!!! What a wonderful write. Love It.  Have a Blessed Christmas and 2022.......................
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Date: 12/6/2021 5:56:00 PM
This is amazing. I am FAVing it right now. Such a fascinating exploration of the persona, Sally. Thanks, Gershon
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Date: 12/2/2021 6:00:00 PM
This is just gorgeous, Sally, you are so talented, I love the experience you describe of finding heaven within violets, yes we should all pause to see the beauty of the natural world~
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Date: 11/29/2021 12:10:00 PM
Sally, this is a lovely, flowing composition you should be most proud of. I enjoyed reading your fine images which flowed to a most satisfying conclusion.
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Sally Eslinger
Date: 11/29/2021 11:35:00 PM
I am so glad you could relate to this poem and take time to comment. I am honored by your words. Blessings to you! sally

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