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The Late Blooming Iris

Lately I have paused, pondering death
But I'm not fit for it's journey yet.

It's not that I loathe meeting death's kind
It will be, for me, an experience of a lifetime.

I've had one stupendous, lovely, awesome gift
A second chance at life I could not resist.

So tell me this... who's thinking of dying?
Color me rainbow. Rain falls, next, I'm smiling.


Lately I have paused, pondering death
It's out of my hands, my stem's length and breath.

All I have been, isn't all that I am
I've taken a stand to let The Source guide my hands.

I can claim to be a calico, claiming nine lives
Again, and again, I rise with clearer eyes.

I'd assume any form my Maker moves me to use
Would I be excused, if in your haven I refuse?

I am a flower, even in winter
Even in winter, I am a flower.

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Copyright © Iris E. Sankey- Lewis | Year Posted 2016

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Milton Robertson Date: 4/29/2021 4:00:00 PM Beautifully done. Login to Reply

Darrell Rose Date: 4/29/2021 3:57:00 PM I enjoyed this piece very much. It is well written with such a peaceful flow and assurance. Thank you for the read . Darrell Login to Reply

Valerie Staton Date: 12/23/2018 5:56:00 AM I thoroughly enjoyed reading your work. Especially loved the lines "I can claim to be a calico, carved by nine lives Again, and again, I rise with clearer eyes." Login to Reply

Vladislav Raven Date: 2/10/2016 5:22:00 PM Hi Iris, a beautiful poem you lay before us, that which so many people fear so greatly, you talk of it openly. Yes, through your excellent couplets i see there is no fear. It is the greatest adventure of all and when my time comes i will take my first steps into this adventure without fear. This is most definitely a seven and a fave. The Iris stands tall and proud....Vlad. Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 2/13/2016 8:20:00 AM Thank U dear 1. What else can I say but what is.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/16/2016 7:14:00 PM Iris, I think I have found a poem that is my favorite of yours so far. LOVE this. FAVE!!! Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 2/13/2016 8:21:00 AM Preciate Andrea. You've been a fave inspiring.

Beautiful Scars Date: 1/14/2016 2:45:00 PM I love that you refer to the Lord as our "Maker" and our "Source". Beautiful Iris...*smiles* -luloo Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 2/13/2016 8:23:00 AM Thank U Laura. Enjoy yr sharing.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/10/2016 11:00:00 AM - What a beautiful poem - ........... and flower, Iris - hugs & a 7 // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 2/13/2016 8:24:00 AM As always, Anne, hugs.

Kelly Deschler Date: 1/8/2016 10:54:00 PM If we just smile during our darkest days, I believe they will become more bearable... You have the right attitude towards death. It is not something to be feared... This couplet poem was written and expressed beautifully, Iris. Well done! :) Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 2/13/2016 8:26:00 AM Thank U Kelly. I can tell yr one who inspires.

Sara Kendrick Date: 1/8/2016 1:44:00 PM I enjoyed reading this..Your thoughts about death quite different from what I have heard before.. Thanks for dropping by. Sara Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 2/13/2016 3:51:00 PM I haven't heard that we are like a cat which some claim has nine lives for one thing..Interesting idea though..Sara Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 2/13/2016 8:27:00 AM Sara, dear. Share what you've heard. Thanks dear one for stopping by.