I’ve unfolded us like origami,
exposed shadowed corners of secrets,
forced them into the light to mourn
like sacred bones of birds.
I have Conquered both hemispheres,
cast chaos out to sea.
Rearranged us where every memory
is not an ache beneath my ribs.
Let me hold you just once more,
IF it don’t work out
*then you can tell me goodbye.
*Then you can tell me Goodbye” by the Casinos
You met the challenge successfully. From the opening line you set the tone for this fabulous piece, A wonderful write Holly.
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Thank you Drew, lovely comment!
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You have hit a nerve! One of the great songs. I need a drink. Tanks! 🙂
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By all means, Cheers 🙂
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I mean thanks! Great song!
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Another one of the old love songs!
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Oh, indeed, thank you!
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A little different but I really like this song. You made go to my music box and I have many!
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I shall do that.
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Beautifully written!! Definetly get the feels for this one❤
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I’m glad. Thank you!
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beste Grüße am kalten Samstag von mir zu dir, Klaus
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Danke Klaus. Have a great Day
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An ocean of passion to swim in. Beautiful.
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Thank you 😊
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Wow … your captured me from the beginning. Loved the way you kept the IF theme until the end … and to flow it into a song … absolutely brilliant! 😀
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I’m glad you like this Frank. Thanks for the fun challenge 🌹
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Very much so! Thanks for joining in.
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It was my pleasure! Thanks for the invite.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thank you so much Michael
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😉
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😉
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A classic that doen’t get enough airplay. Lovely poem Holly.
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Thank you 🙂
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🌹🌹🌹. It worked out
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Thank you! 🌹🌹🌹
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So welcome🌹🌹
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An oldie but goodie and perfect for the challenge. 🙂
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Thank you Gigi! 🙂
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Wow! Such beautiful poetry! Will listen to the song now!
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Thank you rishu.
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Welcome!
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Thank you MB
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That was absolutely brilliant. Love how you write and took on this challenge… Beautiful.
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Thank you Dale , I’m glad you liked and appreciate your comment .
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beauty lies in your stuffs ☺️☺️☺️☺️
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Thank you so much. very appreciated! 🙂
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I am listening to the song right now and can imagine how it inspired you for this wonderful poem… or was it the other way around?
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The poem is an excerpt from a poem I wrote a few years ago.
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You did great in putting this part together with the song. But that’s you 😊
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Thank you Erika 🙂
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😊
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Just now read Frank’s challenge. Well done! If you had not played, we would have missed this! But it did work out!
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Thank you so much. Such a beautiful and generous comment !
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Wonderful! Great rise to Frank’s challenge. You are beyond an excellent poet. The song is killer! It’s over now, and it’s still ripping at me! ❤
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Thank you Resa. Did you recubber from your code? I hope so! Thanks for liking my pome. ♥️ I’m glad I got to participate in Franks challenge!
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Beautiful, Holly. ❤
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Thsnk you Diane ♥️
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Beautiful, Holly! I particularly like the first four lines.
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Thank you Merril!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come read Holly’s great poem “IF” and enjoy the embedded song – Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye!
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Thank you Chuck 🌹
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So, Welcome! My pleasure!
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Thank you, lovely comment.
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Precious beyond words! You met the challenge perfectly, Holly! Your words always move me when I read them. Thank you! 🦋
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Thank you Amy 🦋
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You are so welcome!
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… terr IF ic Holly !
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Thank you!
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I saw Franks Challenge, and this was beautifully done Holly.. Long may you cast chaos into the sea my friend and you unfold the corners of your paper origami. And may you always find and hold love to ease the ache ..
An excellent poem Holly..
Love and Blessings dear friend.. Enjoy your Monday.. ❤
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Thank you dear Sue. Your beautiful comment brightened the day. ♥️
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Holly dear friend.. You my friend brighten many a day.. 🙂
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There you go, brightening the day! 💕🌝😘
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Thank you Jon
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Beautiful piece of writing.
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Thank you so much!
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Wonderful! 🙂
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Thank you so much Frank. 🙂
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Beautifully written and I’ve always loved that song!
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Thank you Linda, I love it too. So sweet!
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