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Life is like flowers in a vase. Everything is in place. If you live long enough winds gust, waters rise, land shakes, and glass vases shatter into a million pieces, strewn everywhere. You'll never find every piece of what you used to be. But even if you could, would you glue it all together and be mangled from every angle, forever? To live this life one must begin when something ends. Sweep the pieces into a dustpan. Start a new day with a bouquet in another vase.

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Paige Hind

Date: 11/24/2023 5:44:00 PM

Very wise. A beautiful poem!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/25/2023 4:55:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Paige. I always appreciate your visits. Have a splendid day, Sara

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 11/24/2023 11:22:00 AM

Dear Sara, What a vivid metaphorical piece with such practical advise. Have a wonderful week end with your family.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/24/2023 11:31:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Nancy, and for your kind words. Hope you have a splendid weekend, hugs, Sara

Clive Culverhouse

Date: 11/24/2023 10:17:00 AM

To live this life one must begin when something ends, right up my street that thought, excellent!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/24/2023 10:24:00 AM

thanks for your visit, Clive. Glad this poem resonated with you! Wishing you a splendid weekend ahead. Sara

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 11/24/2023 6:24:00 AM

Sara, your poem is a powerful and moving reflection on the fragility and resilience of life. The image of a vase shattering is a visceral reminder of the unexpected and often painful changes that can occur in our lives. However, the poem also offers hope, suggesting that despite adversity, there is always the potential for new beginnings. - Blessings, Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/24/2023 10:01:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Daniel. I'm grateful for your kind comments and appreciate you reflecting upon the words. You summarized it nicely...I agree, always potential for new beginnings. Have a splendid day, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/24/2023 6:17:00 AM

Dear Sara, The profound ideas in your poetry inspire deeply. I adore poems with an intellectual background, sensitivity, and a deep emotional response. I urge you to gently sweep the bits of your lyrical tapestry into a dustpan and celebrate a new day with a beautiful floral arrangement in a unique vase:) Smile

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/24/2023 10:30:00 AM

dearest Sotto--your words so lifted my spirits today. I'm grateful that adored the attributes of my poem, intellectualism, sensitivity, and emotions..those words mean a great deal to me. Your creative and poetic wishes for my new day are sublime. I appreciate your kindness. May you have a day filled with creativity and inspiration. your poetess friend, Sara

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 11/24/2023 5:49:00 AM

Dear Sara, I am really moved by your deeply insightful poem. This is the kind of poem I like to read - philosophical, tender, touching! Just to let you know, Sara, I have posted a blog with translation of the first chapter of my book in my home-language - thought you might be interested. Love ~

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/24/2023 10:33:00 AM

Mala--I am deeply grateful you found my poem insightful, philosophical, and tender! Thank you for your kind words and visits. Thanks for the information about the translation of your first chapter. I'll check it out over the weekend...lots of family activities over the next couple of days. Have a great day, Sara