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memories are the sweetest recompense when faced with imminent death ~ by poet
We were two for forty amative years.
I turned toward you for comfort and strength.
You came to me with your deepest dark fears.
We lifted each other and talked at length.
Each doted on the other with respect.
Our distinct differences made us whole.
The other’s support we came to expect.
Each other’s success was our greatest goal.
As successive years grew long and longer,
the wrinkles showing as we became old,
the bond between us grew strong and stronger.
Subsequent aging grew tougher, more bold.
Then Old Man Death in his black raiment came.
He proceeded to do what must be done.
My shattered life will never be the same.
We were two – woefully, now we are one.*
* HEY beautiful PS poets/poetesses. The greatest compliment to me as a poetess is that I can evoke such caring, emotional comments from colleagues. I have received so many soulful, prayerful thoughts and caring condolences about this poem, I would feel dishonest if I did not report that this is entirely a work of FICTION. My humble thanks to you all. With love, Linda
We watched the sun rise on the west coast of Florida
over a landscape vast and wide
Then we drove 200 miles across the state
to watch it set on the other side.
This morning we watched it rise again
200 miles away from our home by car
And I thought isn’t it amazing how the sun rises
on all of us
no matter who we are?
Each morning without a doubt in her mind
she rises and our day begins…
She doesn’t care about our nationality,
our religion
or the color of our skin.
She doesn’t care about our sexual preferences
if we are athletic,
coordinated
or lame.
Every morning without fail…
she rises just the same.
She doesn’t care if we’re fat
or thin,
if we’re tiny,
blind,
deaf
or tall
When she rises she doesn’t seem to care
what any of us look like at all
Perhaps the sun is sending us a message…
as sunrise after sunrise we see…
If she can rise above all our differences
Perhaps she’s saying…
so can’ we.
Odds and sods with change of strange
You my think you feared what’s weird
But what you’ll find within your mind
Has likely in others also appeared
Change of strange with odds and sods
Embrace your differences unique
Keep so cheery with self owned eerie
Envy lies in others critique
Strange sods will change the odds
The ones who keep it interesting
And go far are those most bizarre
In rhyme worth time investing
So never rearrange your strange
To fit followers or serious sods
The ones who grow and change
Are curious ones who beat the odds
Feb 22, 2023
Nursery Rhyme Contest
Sponsor: Eve Roper
Light seems brightest when seen in the darkest dark.
Yet darkness can be all but eliminated by the brightness of light.
When in a balanced contrast, each is often seen clearer.
Although their differences when compared are quite stark,
Both darkness and light have the potential to provide great insight.
Each has qualities that can make things seem dearer.
Once while meditating on a bench in the park,
I had a sensation of my soul taking flight.
Wisdom and Truth suddenly seem nearer.
Through space and time, I flew like a lark.
I tried to remain there with all my might.
Guided by the light, I wasn’t the steerer.
From darkness or light, the Truth we’ll still see.
Truth is at home inside both you and me.
Guiding us through life to our destiny.
These days, there seems to be less room for opinion and choice
Like walls closing in, leaving little room to breathe
Freedom truly becomes more and more distant
Like a flower in a field, becoming only a dot to see
People are so focused on how others think
Trying to remove their personal thought process
Even discounting research the person may have done
To live in unity, is not trying to control or force others to conform
Respect is diminished in a mission by those who want things one way
There should be no fear of the expression of opinion
Or censorship against those who only want to express it
Choices made can depend on one’s lifestyle, beliefs or condition
Solutions can come from adapting to one another’s differences
Because all and in the end, we are not all exactly the same
In comparison to nature, nor are the trees, the flowers, the birds
When we accept these differences are what makes this creation,
So colorful, moving in a blend of inspiring success….
The light shines upon what brings us together in a common ground truth
That love and creativity is what connects us all
Heidi Sands
2/3/21
The George Washington Bridge connects New York with New Jersey.
In recent times, it has become a center of controversy.
Two out of three lanes are inaccessible in Fort Lee.
This blockage is an obstacle for vehicles used for emergency.
In case of fires, medical emergencies, and car wrecks,
the situation is precarious for fire fighters and paramedics.
Fort Lee’s mayor has differences with the governor, apparently.
Was this the governor’s way of getting back at the mayor of Fort Lee?
There have been long delays and bottlenecks on the highway.
New Jersey’s esteemed governor has been embarrassed today.
Everything is turning out to be a very sad predicament
for someone who is hopeful of becoming President.
From a news story found on aol.com
But you—the wild one
You were compulsive, fiery and inventive
I had my share of the wild and free
But you were molded from them—with insane beauty
Despite our differences we remained together
Perhaps you think I mean to save you—tame you
But I merely long to contain the sun
And hinder the pervasive burns
So that in so doing, I may always keep you warm
For cold wild shall destroy
As warm wild shall invent
Searing wild will one day save the world
And then destroy it all the next
Dear beloved one,
I saw you amongst the wild horses
I did not dare touch you
Because I was afraid of Change
But Change was a delight—an apple to your eye
And I did not realize that Change was embedded in my very being
So when you shyly approached me,
I knew you were hungry
I fed you ample laughter and music
And soon I gained your highest respect
Along with a thousand other mystical blessings
I will not always remain by your side as if I am among you
But perhaps I shall linger at a distance—level to your luminosity
As words continue to flow, I shall slowly inch myself forward
To be frank—you are the greatest companion in my world
Hot or cold—seared or chilled
You will always remain among the wild and free
And that race is sadly. . .
Slowly dwindling
Tell me you shall never become me
Never Change
In honor of you,
One day I will reach out my quivering hand
And you will consume the Apple of Friendship
Until then,
Look beside you
As was inevitable—
I have changed for the better
Because you are—and always will be
My very greatest friend till the end
-this Ode was meant to be altogether; I hope you enjoyed reading, and thank you-
It’s the little things in life that make a relationship work.
We just have to be aware of what makes each other happy.
We all have our idiosyncrasies and funny little quirks.
Fall in love these reasons, and people may call you sappy.
There are so many differences between women and men,
But most of us are only aware of the obvious ones.
We just need to take a little time every now and again
To remember that life together is supposed to be fun.
A small gift for no reason to the woman of your dreams
Is sometimes all it takes to show that you really care.
It’s even easier to make a man just as happy, it seems.
He only needs a woman who will always be there.
When you go to the store, you buy her kind of cheese.
Even though it’s not your favorite, you know it’s hers.
When you open the fridge, you get weak in the knees.
The cheese that she bought is not her favorite, but yours.
It’s the little things in life that make a relationship work.
Christmas on the pacific islands where it's summer everyday
is all about families, friends, joy, love and foods
Though we are many islands and ocean divided
We are forever united with one God
Some small islands may not have
the Christmas colorful lights but in all honesty
they have the best blinking sparkling
twinkling dazzling star lights
they're beautiful in their dramatic and
eye catching lights like no others
We celebrate the birthday of Jesus
in our unique and organic island ways
We always say Merry Christmas
It's never about the material gifts
It's all about the warm joy of Christmas
Singing in tunes or out of tunes
we are clapping our hands
side stepping moving along to the rhythm
We sing joyfully loud in His name
Born is the King our savior
Praising Him highly
Thanking Him humbly
Lifting up our hearts to Him fully
Everyone is glee on life
Everyone is glowing with joy
Everyone shake hands to forgive those
with guilts, dislikes or with differences
Everyone shares a hug or two to embrace
love from one to all
Every woman is wearing flowers in their hair
Every man is wearing leis around their necks
as it is an island style and proudly so
Everyone is wearing bright new cloths and
shoes but mostly sandals for the ladies or
flip flops preferably for the sandy areas
It's a day of joyful to spend with loved ones
Kids playing freely and cheerfully
Sharing fresh organic local foods and
coconut juices
Naturally alcohol free but drunk on Merry
Partying till the stars are twigging out
Collapsing with satisfying hearts
And this is how we celebrate Christmas
on the Pacific islands... Smile!
Written by Akkina R Downing
12-1-16
The beauty of diversity..
All shall join hands..
Come together as humanity..
One size fits all..
It matters not what size one wears..
Differences in race and culture..
Is the epitome of universal love..
There exists no hierarchy..
As the beauty of diversity is unique..
The uniqueness is what sheds light on unity..
There is no better ..
There is no best..
All is equal..
All is one ..
All is the breath of life..
As each and every single life is precious..
As the melting pot is filled with blessings..
We are all sacred..
It matters not ..
Where one is born..
We are all born with the loving light of the Creator..
May all of our love and light ..
Bring forth peace and harmony..
All shall join hands..
Unity..
As we continue to come together as humanity..