Thank you Susi for creating “The Short of It” and for including some of my poems along with all the wonderful poems from the great poets you’ve selected!
Atmospheric
The weather changed
and storms roared in
and lightning ranged
o’er thund’rous din
But then you smiled
and for a while
sunshine was mine
Begin Anew
With twist and turn
and swoop and sway
from stem to stern
I moved today
As I unpack
I know I’ll crack
to see just me
Flower and Flame
Solitude stands
in the shadow
watching the sands
in the moon’s glow
very aware
hope rides the air
and change arranged
Who is to Blame
Fighting demands
that verge on wild
sticky the hands
that hold the child
comforting cries
with little lies
and pleas for peace
Nature’s Presence
Nature has seen
what man has done
the times between
each rising sun
Yet fan or no
a tomorrow
will be set free
Connections Lost
I’ve lost my mind
and lost my way
so please be kind
and stay away
whilst…
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Wow. Stupendous. Enjoyed. Thanks. 👏
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Thank you very much Selma!
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These sound very personal, and painful–but as always you write 5-star poems, Bravo! And God bless you.
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Thank you very much Leyde!
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So glad you are a part of The Short of It family, Stephen! Thank you so much for your wonderful contributions! ❤
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Thank you for organizing The Short of IT Susi! 😁
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I’m happy to! 🙂
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