There’s a poem in this place,
in the not-quite-silence of the early morning,
in the constant companionship of the ticking of the clock,
and in the furry paw falls across the laminate floor.
It is here where a woman writes a lyric she no longer whispers to say.
There’s a poem in this place,
in its second-hand, blue collar grace,
in its well-worn wooden things and well kept lawn,
and in the backyard garden boxes engineered by her youngest daughter.
It is here where she has planted roots.
There’s a poem in this city,
in these tree-lined, bicycle-ridden streets,
in the laughter that makes its way through the open windows, lighter than the air,
and in the warmth in the smile from the elderly woman across the street.
It is here where her heart became full.
There’s a poem in his eyes, always,
in the way she says his name,
in the history they hold between their hands,
and in the future for which they know only one certainty: together.
It is here where she knows home.
What a beautiful family and a beautiful poem!
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Thank you so much, Kat! Stay safe and well!
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Thank you!
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Wow! This is such an Awesome poem!! Seems simple, but most of the best things in life are, but it is so elegant and exquisitely penned! Your last Stanza brought me to tears with the beauty of long lasting Soulmate Love!!! Bellissimo, Angela, bellissimo!!
xoxo 🌹💖😘
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Thank you so much, Richard!
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Oh, what a heart-warming and beautifully written poem. *sharing*
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Thank you so much, Liz!!
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You’re welcome, Angela! It’s a wonderful poem.
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So deeply lovely–your talent is amazing!
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Thank you so much, Suzanne! I’m humbled – means so much coming from you!
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❤️
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What a truly heartfelt poem.. love the photo of your family….
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Thank you so much, Deb! 💜
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What a lovely family you have. And your words are beautiful as always!
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Thank you so much! 💜
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Absolutely lovely…. reminded me of the home I shared with my late wife. Made me smile.
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Thank you, Annette. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m so happy this connected with you and brought you lovely memories. Thank you so much for reading.
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Gorgeous! Unbelievably gorgeous.
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Thank you!!
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Oh Angela, this is extraordinarily beautiful! I can feel that this is your whole heart. And it is so lovely to see you and your beautiful family!
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Thank you, my friend! It is. We bought this small house 23 years ago, one year before we married, and we’ve built a life here, a home. A poem! They are my heart! 💜
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