Saturday, October 2, 2010

Retired

"She is retired now," lamented grandmother
to no one in particular,
 thinking she be alone.
Well, not quite alone,
with me, you see, in my secret little abode.

"You are sparkling, and shiny, and silvery. 
Your work well beyond. 
I no longer need your services,
but I long to keep you around.
Many a dark day,
you saw me through.
Your light 
burnishing bright.

I shall place you right here,
and dust you my dear.
 Your bond with me secure.
Our features still strong.
We both move along.
New faculty to be.
The flames in our hearts,
 say we will never part.
Now, 
We Just Get to BE!"


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Thanks Willow.

12 comments:

  1. Well said. I too just get to be...a lantern of sorts I suppose.

    b

    http://www.itcrossedmymindblog.com

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  2. Your bond with me secure.

    How I loved that line...beautiful

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  3. getting to be is not so bad...especially when we have spent so much time doing...nice magpie

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  4. I love to just be, it IS the best.

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  5. I can feel the bond. I have a few items like this that I feel the same way about.

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  6. Proof positive! Aging is liberating, empowering, relaxing and ~~~ the only option.

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  7. Love it when things 'just get to be' but have the place still in the home.

    Nice magpie.

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  8. I love the notion of the lamp being retired now. Wonderful piece, SW!

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  9. We Just Get to BE ... I luv that line?

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  10. Love the imagery and thoughts in this poem.

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  11. get to be who you are...
    divine!
    love your style,
    winsome tale!

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