Life Goes On

life goes on

cool as an angels kiss
requires a crackling fire
moderator of my world
held in a cast iron stove.

first admission that seasons
are fickle, change inevitable,
rolling on through time 
never quite the same.

gazing out through sheltering glass
my mind touches all that is familiar
trees, garden of drowsy flowers
up the path to the red door.

wherein I wait for…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Fleming Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 1:59 AM
I never get tired of reading your poetry, Patricia...it is as lovely as it always was. Your loyal friend. :) john
Gauthier Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 5:42 PM
Absolutely lovely, Patricia. It's wonderful to see your poetry again.
Cresswell Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 7:36 PM
It is good to see you words. Take care and thank you.
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