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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.
