David Smith Poet Imagism

Thoughts of Paradise Now Regained

Thoughts of Paradise,
Now regained,
Now re-imagined,
Now re-named,
Now forever retained.

A patch of bare ground now redeemed,
to be be re=generated,
Now re-planted,
Now rejuvenating.

All thanks to an awesome lady and her dog,
Rejecting all negativity in this space,
Now re-generated,
To encourage the growth of  plants,
That cry out for,
Spontaneity, joy, happiness,
And kindness,
Now to be re-established,
And thoughts of paradise, 
Now re-imagined,
Now re-named,
Now forever retained.

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Angela Terry May 11, 2026 at 12:09 AM I like the repetition here, and the imagery of the woman and her dog is superb. David Smith May 11, 2026 at 12:24 AM Wow. So nice to hear. I board with her as I am separated. She bought out her partner. I admire her pouring love into the place. so tranquil. and the dog is great. She has been very kind to me, while I figure out what the next part of my life will look like. and the board is cheap. i am glad of your comments as some poems are more important to strike the right balance than others.