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How Do I Love Thee?
Elizabeth Barrett Browning says it best.
But I have an answer to the
question posed, just like the rest.
I love thee for washing the
dishes.
I love thee for doing the
chores and always answering the door.
I love thee for granting
most all my wishes.
I love thee for doing the
laundry and grocery shopping.
I love thee for pursuing
and never stopping.
I love thee for working
hard, especially in the overgrown yard.
I love thee for letting me
nap and for not acting like a sap.
I love thee for loving me
gently, taking me to the stars on a ride so heavenly.
I love thee for accepting
my worst; our lives have been blessed, not cursed.
I love thee unshaven or
perfectly coiffed.
I love thee unrobed or
fully clothed.
I love your mind, for an
intelligent man is hard to find.
I love thee because you are
you
and because you love me
unconditionally.
Yolanda Renée (C) 2020
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For Opal is a collection of poems written in memory of Lilly Opal
Stansberry, my grandmother, and the inspiration for my writing. These poems
portray a moment in time. Highlighting love, loss, tragedy, and survival. A few done just for fun and several that have a murderous slant. But they
are all a small picture of life. Some are real and others pure fiction.
Before she passed, I promised her I would
publish a book of poetry. This is that promise kept. Publication date November
2nd - would have been her 108th birthday.
I'm under no illusion, a poet I am not, but each
verse has meaning for me.
Maybe it will strike a chord for you too!
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Anyone willing to do a blog post for my poetry book. Let me know. I'll send you a copy and we can discuss the subject.
Or a simple shout out would be most appreciated.
5 comments:
I am more than sure that your verse will strike many chords and, having seen some of your poems, would dispute your assertion that you are not a poet.
I am sure that Opal would be proud.
She would be excited to know the book was published.
I will add it to my IWSG post!
How sweet! Congratulations.
Hi Yolanda - that's wonderful ... and how lovely to see you keep your promise to her - I'm certain she's very happily awaiting the day for publication. What a treasure to be able to write poems on life for you and for her and then for us all ... as each of us will benefit. Lovely name 'Opal' too ... congratulations ... all the best - Hilary
Thank you for sharing this, and your collection! Congratulations! Please let me know how/when I an highlight your book via guest post or interview in the next few months.
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