I feel you in the pouring rain
violent or soft as a summer storm.
A distant star you appear only to fade
into the night from which you came.
Decaying gardenias fill my room with mortality
a treacly specter of memories.
Wounded hearts are slow to heal
I have become indifferent to pain.
We are a wasteland, all poetic breath died with us.
I long for the scent of earth infused with deep roots
the soothing sounds of chimes swaying from the
limb of a live oak, soothing sounds for the twilight hours.
Ah, those “soothing sounds for the twilight hours”…
A hug to the poet! ❤️🤗❤️
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A hug back sweet Marina. 🤗❤️🤗
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Erm, I need a hug. Needy English guy here!
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Ahh, I’ll be over, or at the very least forward one to you. I knew you were a big teddy bear all along.
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Yes, 6″1′ of pure psychotic polite asides.
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😊
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xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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xoxoxo xoxoxo
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❤😘❤
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❤️🥰
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I do like how you bring this from the stars right down to the earth, and into it. Wistful and lovely.
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Such a beautiful comment, thank you Jane.
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My kind of poem 🙂
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Well, your poetry is beautiful. High praise, Thank You.
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My pleasure 🙂
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🙂 thank you Jane.
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You transform ethereal to corporeal, allowing us to share your pain and indifference. Wonderful poem, Holly.
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Thank you so much Tim. That was my intent, I’m glad you liked this.
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It’s well written and well intended as always. I love your writing.
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Tim, you are so uplifting, I appreciate your words and support so much!
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Your prose and poetry are consistently fantastic. I sit there in awe over how you weave words into images and appeal to emotions so skillfully. Reading your writing is always thought provoking and delightful.
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Tim, thank you. You are beyond amazing and kind, your words like all that you do encourages and inspires!
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Thanks, Holly. I appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness.
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Likewise dear Timothy.
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It is a deep and intense poem. It is a poem full of sensitivity and emotion. When reading the poem I feel the force behind the words hide. It is a great and vibrant poem. Congratulations
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Thank you for such a lovely and generous comment, it’s so very appreciated!
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I feel like I am right there… 💜
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Thank you Princess! 💜
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What a wonderful piece, Rene. You touched my heart.
Decaying gardenias fill my room with mortality
a treacly specter of memories.
Wow.
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Dear G, thank you so much, you inspire me.
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Oh, sweetheart, that is such a nice thing to say. Thank you. Please know you inspire me to.
xoxoxo
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I can say nothing more than that was felt deeply.
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Your lovely comments are felt deeply and are so appreciated Dale.
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Beautiful poem, Holly 😀
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Thank you Irene🌺😊
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Again, full of feeling…and scents…images of flowers…it’s like being there.
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Thank you Gigi
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Beautiful!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful, but I do hope that you were not sad when you wrote it……..
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I can definitely live this lovely poem in my mind. The sky full of promise, the earthen reality. The gardenias, so powerful and fragrant in their prime are now passed like the memories of youth. And there is more, so much more. There is so much depth like layers upon layers, each one a clue to the next until in closing we can see it all. Your flower pic is a beautiful reference.
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Thank you Dan, your insight is always amazing!
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Thank you, Rene for feeding my Head Elves. Reading you is their favorite
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The elves are a delightful cheering section, give them my best.
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They cheer even now 😄
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Yay back 😊
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😄😃😁😆😘
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🤗
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Dammit Hans! He sent my comment before I was ready. I was trying to say, my Head Elves find reading your poetry their favorite pastime. 😊
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Foiled again by Hans. We must do something about him!
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Great poem keep posting!
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Thank you for the encouragement, very appreciated.
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You’re welcome.
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You are very kind and generous thank you.
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You’ve put me on that swinging bench I sat upon in my youth.
Under its awning, rain and night have, as you said, become the twilight hours.
Life passes quickly.
A stunningly beautiful and haunting poem, Holly! x
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Thank you so much Resa, twilight always seems like a sad time to me. Some times referred to as sundowning. xx
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{{xx}}
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You are a genius , Holly. This is epic.
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Thank you Yassy, I’m not feeling like a genius right now 🙂 but I really appreciate your amazing comment.
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You are very welcome, Holly. Take care.
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Thanks again Yassy, have a wonderful day and take care as well!
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You have packed a lot in a short poem…all manners of flora and fauna and times. Exquisite.
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Thank you so much Mr. Cake, such a lovely compliment, so very appreciated.
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A lot of artistry very subtly applied.
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A lot of artistry very subtly used in this piece.
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High praise Mr. Cake, you make me feel very good about this poem!
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Wonderful piece! 😀
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OH! you were in spam but I have saved you. Thank you so much Lucy, sorry to be late responding. 🙂
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Oh man. Despite the pain expressed, one could do worse than having been made such a tribute by those opening lines. 🙂
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Thank you Muscles. Lovely comment.
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Un poème où la douleur et la tristesse sont très bien exprimés. Très bon poème Holly! Bon week-end ! Bisous 🙂
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Merci Ghyslaine, bonne journée ! Bisous !
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I can nearly close my eyes and hear the sounds from this poem Rene, simply wonderful.!🌹
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Wistful and dreamy–and full of longing. Lovely, Rene!
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Thank you Merril 🌺
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Beautiful 🌼❤️
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Thank you 😊
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😊
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Have a great day,, I appreciate your beautiful comment. 😊
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“Decaying gardenias fill my room with mortality”
What beautiful imagery, Holly. This whole poem is rich in sensory detail. Loved it.
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Thank you Diana, I’m so glad you liked this poem. 💜
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
SWAYING CHIMES IN AN OAK TREE—GRAND POETRY!
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Thank you Jonathan, for the reblog and the kind words!
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Yowza, yowza!
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Thank you….😊
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😀 -!
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Lol!
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Beautiful poem. 😍💖
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Thank you I really appreciate your kind words.
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👍
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I fully agree to Jane’s comment, and apologize for the late revisit. Time has flown to fast, the lastweeks. Hope you had a beautiful beginning of the new year too. Michael
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Thank you Michael, I hope the new year if off to a great start! Thank you for visiting!
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I think it will go on straight, even i am on the law line, now for myself. (Over the last eight years i had some issues with the care taker of my dad. Now it was time enlighten the case.
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Best of luck Michael, I am hoping everything works out as it should!
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Thank you for your great kindness, Holly! I think it will all going best. Its just a little bit time consuming scanning my archive for all the documents this person thought i lost. 😉 Best wishes, Michael
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It’s always good to keep documentation. Best wishes Michael.
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Hello, friend! I have nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award, which you can check out here: http://katiekay727.com/2020/01/25/sunshine-blogger-award/. Thank you for your writing! And also this is one beautiful poem… As are all of yours. 🙂 -Katie
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Katie, thank you so much. Such a lovely compliment! I am so moved and very grateful to be nominated for this amazing award.
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You deserve it!!! 💜💜💜💜🥰🥰🥰🥰
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This was in my spam bucket but I have saved you! Thank you so much, you are so very kind and appreciated.💜💜💜💜🥰🥰🥰🥰 .
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank You John
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You are welcome, Holly!!!
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🌺
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🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
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🌺🌸🌺🌸
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🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸
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💐🌸💐
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💐🌸💐💐🌸💐💐🌸💐💐🌸💐💐🌸💐
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You’re very sweet John. Thank you so much.
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You are welcome so much. You are a sweet lady to be sweet to.
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Thank you 😊
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You are welcome.
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🌸
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🌸🌸🌸
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck
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My pleasure!!! Holly!
xoxo 😊🌹🌹
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xoxo ♥️🌹
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My senses have been flooded with imageries and emotions that again leave me stunned. How you are able to express our mortal walk, Holly! Incredibly sensitive and deep poem.
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Thank you Amy, I’m rather speechless at such a beautiful comment. Just know I am grateful and appreciative.
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I know you are, Holly. I don’t think some of us realize how talented we are. You fall into that category. You truly touch the hearts of others. Bless you!
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❤️🌹
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Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.
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Thank you Moorezart
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Gorgeous piece Holly.
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Thank you Tara
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LOVELY HOLLY! 🙂
Thanks for BEEing LOVE! I’ve nommed you for our BEE LOVE AWARD on IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE!!! 😊😊 😊
https://passcodelove.com/tag/bee-love-award-from-ybp/
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Thank you so much YBP, I can’t think of a more beautiful award. Thank you for nominating me!
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Aww you are truly a LOVELY INSPIRATION!!! Stay Lovely and Love-filled dear Holly!!! ❤️💜🧡💛💚💙❤️
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Thank you, you are truly delightful! 💜🧡💛💚💙❤️
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So sweet you made my day much brighter! Thanks with MUCH LOVE! 🥰❤️😘⭐️💫💫
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Same here, you brighten the day! ❤️🥰
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Your words like the chimes you describe upon the oak soothe all who read them of that I am certain…
Have a beautiful week dear Holly … And I hope those Twilight hours are velvet soft and filled with twinkling stars..
Much love dearest Holly… ❤ 😘💝
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That’s so lovely! Thank you and much love dear Sue ❤️🌸❤️
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Such lovely imagery, I love it!
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Thank you so much!
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Indifferent to pain is a great strength… 🙂
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Well, it’s just a poem, as a nurse of course I could never be indifferent to pain, but their is such a thing as desensitization.
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Very true. I was thinking of one’s own pain. That would be a strength. Of course as a nurse you are confronted with pain on a daily basis. And that pain you cannot be indifferent to. 🙂
You must be a great nurse…
Be good.
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Never fear, I’m a great nurse. 😊
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Never doubted it for a minute…
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And you can be proud. 👏🏻
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Thank you Brian.
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This is a beautiful poem, Holly!
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Thank you Eugenia
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