Ed Morris Poet Rhyme

Smile

Don’t mourn approaching darkness;
It will only bring you woe.
Before each sunset disappears,
Admire its fiery glow.

Before the floral meadows fade,
Appreciate their grace.
Before the warmth of summer’s spent,
Return its rare embrace.

Before the winter freeze impedes,
Attempt a mountain climb.
Before the iron tempers,
You may land a blow sublime.

Before you hibernate tonight,
Compose fresh poetry.
Recite it to yourself and feel
How free it is to be.

Before this musing turns too trite,
Come laugh with me awhile.
Before our love of life concludes,
We have our time to smile.

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Gershon Wolf February 13, 2019 at 7:06 PM This is really nicely written,...and I feel exactly the same way about the intersection of waning afternoon and the onset of darkness. Interesting. Best wishes, Gershon Ed Morris February 13, 2019 at 8:44 PM Thank you, Gershon.

Carolyn Devonshire January 13, 2019 at 4:52 AM Speaking from a man who obviously knows how important to live each day fully! Congratulations on your well-earned win in Mark's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn Ed Morris January 13, 2019 at 10:42 AM Thank you, Carolyn.

Janice Canerdy January 12, 2019 at 5:35 PM Ed, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! I LOVE this. Janice Ed Morris January 12, 2019 at 11:15 PM Thank you, Janice. Hope it gave you a smile. :-)

Line Gauthier January 12, 2019 at 4:11 PM Lovely, Ed. Congrats on your win. Ed Morris January 12, 2019 at 4:19 PM Thanks, Line.

Mark Toney January 12, 2019 at 3:30 PM Ed, I love the positive way you present each scenario. Congrats on your win on mile 10 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest! By continuing to place in the contest you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark Ed Morris January 12, 2019 at 3:37 PM Thank you, Mark.

Michael Wise January 6, 2019 at 2:49 PM I really like this. This is how I like to write, or try to anyway. Very nice and brought a smile to my face! :) Ed Morris January 6, 2019 at 3:02 PM Thanks, Michael. I can totally see your style in this one. You may have rubbed more than just those spicy names off on me. :-)

P.S. Awtry January 6, 2019 at 12:19 AM I like this. It made me ...yes, smile. Wise and encouraging... well done! Ed Morris January 6, 2019 at 12:35 AM Thank you, P.S.