Like a Feather

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(Georgia Peltier is my 88 year old sister.)

(A poem written by Georgia Peltier, redone by L. Larry Amadore)

A feather, borne upon a breeze,
floats to earth; it settles in dry leaves.
My heart, like a feather, drifts down, too,
for I am already missing you.

I strain to see you as you drive away,
two days past Thanksgiving Day.
It's rare that we have you here;
you're far away, so seldom near.
You'll come again in a year or two;
then, I'll not fail to cherish you.
 
Light grows dim, sight fades away
from aged eyes and dying day.
But I've etched your form upon my mind
and I'll think of you from time to time,
envisioning your dear,  much-loved face
from this dark, remote, yet lovely place.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 4/27/2016 9:03:00 PM
A lovely moving read. It is sad how life is at times. I can feel your pain as i read this. Very well executed!
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Date: 4/13/2016 4:21:00 PM
Always cherish the moments Very nicely written
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Date: 4/13/2016 2:01:00 PM
Very good read :) Makes you realize to cherish those precious moments with those you love!
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Date: 4/12/2016 3:31:00 PM
That is a lovely poem, enjoyed the read. Smooth.
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Date: 3/2/2016 8:26:00 AM
What a lovely page with a profound group of words. I am loving every aspect of this piece. Thumbs up friend and a definite 7
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