Phyllis Babcock Poet Rhyme

Painted

We paint our own colorful skies
viewing them only through our eyes.
We see and hear of greed, hate, anger and pain
tales of valor, strength, fortitude and gain.
We build our character to guide us along the way
turbulence helps to cleanse our souls each day.
Taking so much for granted in our routine life
sometimes blinded by the world's strife.
We paint our own world in colorful hues
Colors may vary quickly changing the view.


12/07/17

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Lindsay Laurie July 23, 2018 at 7:45 PM G'day Phyllis … very good Phyl. While everything appears reasonably rosy about us, there is so much black and grey painted almost everywhere else these days - wise indeed - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay

Andrea Dietrich August 11, 2017 at 8:47 PM It's important to recognize the building of character by turbulence (though I do not like when it comes my way) Wonderful. I had to see this one first. Now I will go to soupmail.

Jack Horne July 27, 2017 at 12:00 PM coming back to enjoy this again, my friend - get well soon x Phyllis Babcock August 11, 2017 at 12:43 PM Thanks my friend for a second visit. My muse seems to be on holidays and trying to recover quickly but going slowly. Will send you a note. love phyl

Jack Horne July 16, 2017 at 8:49 AM yes, such words of wisdom, my friend. hope you are very much on the mend x Phyllis Babcock August 11, 2017 at 12:43 PM Thanks Jack.

Daniel Turner July 12, 2017 at 1:47 PM Very wise! I love this, Phyllis:) So eloquent. Phyllis Babcock August 11, 2017 at 12:39 PM Thanks Daniel. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen July 12, 2017 at 1:15 PM - Yes, we take too much for granted ... nobody knows tomorrow - Great written, Phyllis - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Phyllis Babcock August 11, 2017 at 12:39 PM Thanks Anne lise. love phyl

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 12, 2017 at 11:09 AM Astute pen :) xomo! Phyllis Babcock August 11, 2017 at 12:39 PM Thanks Maureen. love phyl