Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Poet Couplet

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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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Milton Robertson April 29, 2021 at 4:00 PM Beautifully done.

Darrell Rose April 29, 2021 at 3:57 PM I enjoyed this piece very much. It is well written with such a peaceful flow and assurance. Thank you for the read . Darrell

Valerie Staton December 23, 2018 at 5:56 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."

Vladislav Raven February 10, 2016 at 5:22 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. Iris E. Sankey- Lewis February 13, 2016 at 8:20 AM Thank U dear 1. What else can I say but what is.

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

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

Anne-Lise Andresen January 10, 2016 at 11:00 AM - What a beautiful poem - ........... and flower, Iris - hugs & a 7 // Anne-Lise :) Iris E. Sankey- Lewis February 13, 2016 at 8:24 AM As always, Anne, hugs.

Kelly Deschler January 8, 2016 at 10:54 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! :) Iris E. Sankey- Lewis February 13, 2016 at 8:26 AM Thank U Kelly. I can tell yr one who inspires.

Sara Kendrick January 8, 2016 at 1:44 PM I enjoyed reading this..Your thoughts about death quite different from what I have heard before.. Thanks for dropping by. Sara Sara Kendrick February 13, 2016 at 3:51 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 February 13, 2016 at 8:27 AM Sara, dear. Share what you've heard. Thanks dear one for stopping by.