Thursday, September 26, 2019

IDLE THOUGHTS

Bjorn challenges us to write poems
with creative use of metaphors.
Submitted to dVerse
September 24, 2019
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When memories stir with gossamer wings
to transport you back home again
best to leave them in the lingering mists
of the places you have been.

You can’t get an armful of summer breeze
and you can’t unring a bell
None can capture yesterday
and perhaps that’s just as well.

Feast from the tree of lessons learned
but keep your eye upon tomorrow
Gather happy moments as hidden gems
avoid the torn fabric of sorrow.  

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14 comments:

  1. I like to find your future bright... carried on the back of those happy memories.

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  2. Ooh, I like the variety of metaphors in this! "The torn fabric of sorrow" and "the tree of lessons learned" stand out.

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  3. You've used some lovely metaphors to convey the importance of living life to the fullest.

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  4. Good advice: "Feast from the tree of lessons learned"

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  5. Beautifully composed and full of good advice, Beverly.

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  6. So much good advice in this poem Bev. Too little kindness in this world.

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  7. I am keeping those happy summer memories. Love this line:

    Feast from the tree of lessons learned

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  8. This is a lovely gentle poem Bev, excellent write. Wonderful rhyming.

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  9. This is so lovely and filled with so much truth!

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  10. I enjoyed this one Beverly one of my favorites. The journey leads forward.

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  11. Beautiful poetry, Bev...wise words set in pleasing rhyme and rhythm.

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  12. Great advice, and as always, amazing effortless rhyming.

    (Sorry, I'm a bit late in reviewing this challenge)

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