Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Of Blithe Spirit: Body and Soul

In these wintry days of cold winds wafting,
far too many wrinkled faces wear a frown.
With my attitude, I keep smiling and laughing
even though the world seems to be upside down.

I pretend I'm Holly Golightly, Audrey Hepburn,
whose blithe spirit is in my body and soul.
Worries and troubles, I do my best to spurn,
never allowing any issues to take full control.

I dance when upset instead of flying into a rage.
Usually, it's just finding the right song to sing.
I wear a feathered boa, but I'm not a bird in a cage,
so don't try to capture me when I'm on the wing.

I appreciate everyday mundane things,
snowflakes on my tongue, raindrops on my finger,
the simplest of joys that happiness brings,
and peacefulness that allows serenity to linger.

Pettiness is a burden I choose not to carry.
The weight of the world is not mine to shoulder.
I smell the roses in my garden and tarry
so, my free spirit will thrive as I grow older.

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Duke Beaufort February 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM Lin, AMEN!!! We can never let anyone or anything take away what you describe here! This is wisdom in 5 stanzas!!! There's a lot we can't control, but we do have some say about our own heart and how we will treat each other. Smiles and thanks for reminding us all of this important responsibility!!! Lin Lane February 6, 2026 at 8:05 AM Having the right (positive) attitude helps get us through most situations. Duke, thank you for being an ever-present positive force in my life.

Paula Goldsmith February 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM What a great read. I think many feel this way, free spirit/do not cage me. A bird needs to fly up high. Hope you are OK. Have a blessed/creative day writing away............... Lin Lane February 6, 2026 at 8:04 AM Thanks ever so kindly for your thoughts, Paula. You fly with me. I'm fine and hope you are well.

Abdullah Alhemaidy February 4, 2026 at 12:59 PM Hello Line :-) Powerful take! Very enjoyed read! Have a nice day sweet Lin, hugs ~ AA Lin Lane February 6, 2026 at 8:03 AM Thank you very much for your kind thoughts, AA. You are appreciated.

Jan Allison February 4, 2026 at 9:53 AM You are a strong spirited lady indeed Lin, your reference to Holly Golightly made me smile and i approve of the dancing. I love the positivity of your thoughts and the final stanza is a perfect ending:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane February 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM Thank you, Jan. I have my moments, and many of them here where I've been falsely accused, just as you have of being aggressive. Ha... that shoe was on the wrong foot, written by the wrong poet... whatever, but when we feel we're right it's best to avoid confrontation if possible. If not...

Tom Cunningham February 4, 2026 at 9:19 AM I like your way of thinking Lin, you certainly have the right attitude for life. Tom Lin Lane February 4, 2026 at 10:48 AM Thanks, Tom. It's not always easy to have the right attitude when everything seems to go wrong at once, but get through those times, we must.