Poetry Friday
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Seasons To Appreciate
Like a promise of brand new day, I thought.
I could go on without you–things will get better.
But then it snowed again, before spring had begin,
And the air got colder, dashing hopes of warmth.
Then I knew I wasn’t ready to let go of the pain
But when spring and summer finally did warm the air,
Just as the love and comfort of friends warm my heart,
I knew I could continue to live and enjoy life.
Were it not for the cold winds of fall
That would come again, and freezing snow to cover it all,
I could live in this dream, and never be sad.
But who ever lives a life without sadness? That’s an
Impossible dream to wish true. I can’t be mad at nature,
For being herself. She’s just reminding me the seasons go on.
So as the cold of winter reminds me of the pain of my loss,
I’m also reminded that without you and your love,
And the joy that you brought, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
And it was you who taught me to appreciate, and never
Take for granted, those warm sunny days of summer,
And the comfort and warmth of a friend’s love.
About this poem:
Today’s poem comes from the pen of Seraphina Filson. Sera is a writer, health enthusiast, and proud mother. When she’s not traveling, exercising, or playing with her son, she supports the Sono Bello Blog which can also be followed on Facebook.
But who ever lives a life without sadness? So true and yet I believe that a lot of her sadness comes from wishing things were otherwise..
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I find the changing seasons a wonderful life metphor to hold onto and one of my favourite quotes is one from Albert Camus..”in the depth of winter, I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer”
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Oh Alison what a wonderfully stirring quote – never heard it before now
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thanks alison for the reminder of the quote by Camus – it is one of my favourites
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The quote by Camus always gives me great hope and strength
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I enjoyed reading this poem – the seasons are a powerful reminder to us of the changing nature of life
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Thanks for this beautiful reminder of seasons in life. Each season has a purpose, and the key is to unlock what there is to appreciate about each one.
Jan
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I’m so glad others enjoyed this poem. Thank you for reading and commenting.
It just took a light dusting of snow to take me off into metaphor land. Lol. I’m glad I could share the resulting poem.
@Alison Yes! Marvelous Camus quote.
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