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What Keeps Me Going

What keeps me going in these cruel days?
Feeling my dogs' warm bodies next to mine.
Reading a poem that makes my heart sing,
or one so beautiful, it will bring tears.
Talking with friends as hours pass like minutes
Laughing over an old joke we've all heard.
Reading a beautifully-written book.
Listening to music, lost among thoughts.

Catching breaths of a gentle rain shower.
Listening to mockingbird sing refrains.
A gentle breeze that tickles face and flower
Finding new buds on young plants of summer
Searching stars on a quiet, moon-filled night.
Feeling the lightness of spring in the air
Letting soft evening lift my worried mind
hoping the World will find its long way home.

April 3, 2022
for What Keeps Me Going Contest ~ FIFTH PLACE
by Cecelia Hopkins Drewer
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Daisy Meadows

Date: 4/30/2022 11:52:00 PM

This is a brilliant poem. Yes it is good to focus on other things that make us happy in these difficult times. We'll written.

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/28/2022 3:32:00 PM

A real gem Anne, and this reaches out..' We All think on what keeps; or has kept us going And now this write, has given me a little more Strength to keep on the trail.' This type of write Is a service to others.'

Ann Peck
Date: 4/30/2022 10:01:00 AM

Joe, You are so very kind. Sometimes, these difficult days, we do need to think about all we're blessed with. Take good care, Ann

Susan Lawrence

Date: 4/19/2022 6:33:00 AM

Just beautiful Ann. You have opened your heart and let the words flow . I love the community of poets here. It is so warm and inspiring to read poems and feel the support of others . Everything you have mentioned in your poem is a gift. A gentle breeze that tickles face and flower I love . Big hugs to you . Love, Susan :)

Ann Peck
Date: 4/25/2022 5:01:00 PM

Dear Susan, Thank you so much! Your comments give me wings :)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/10/2022 11:45:00 PM

Great list of little things that truly keep us going. Congratulations!

Ann Peck
Date: 4/15/2022 3:59:00 PM

Thanks, Christuraj.

John Watt

Date: 4/10/2022 9:26:00 PM

Ann, "Reading a poem that makes my heart sing, or one so beautiful, it will bring tears." You and I were thinking along the same lines. What a blessing these poetry friends are. Thank you for your lovely comment, and congrats for the win with this gem. ~ John

Ann Peck
Date: 4/15/2022 3:58:00 PM

Thank you so much, John. Yes, it's wonderful to have poetry friends :)

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 4/8/2022 7:26:00 PM

I loved reading this Ann and completely relate to your "What Keeps me going." I don't have dogs but my cat Elle loves to snuggle in close to me on the bed or couch. Another fav for me. Cheers my friend :-)

Ann Peck
Date: 4/10/2022 6:08:00 PM

Thanks so much, Anne. There is just so much sadness in the world, a time when small, ordinary things matter. Take good care. :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/4/2022 5:12:00 PM

you did yours in a very nice way. I really like it. Hope I can do as well!!

Ann Peck
Date: 4/5/2022 8:16:00 AM

Your's will positively, absolutely be wonderful :) Now that I think longer about my poem, I did a list poem for a contest last year that didn't even make the cut. I need to remember that!