If I should know that death will come for me
Before another summer's blossoms shed
With witchery of purple, blue, and red
Their sudden beauty's spell on bush and tree
If I should know that I shall never see
The radiance by a summer rainbow shed
I would not have you grieve when I am dead
Believing me denied such luxury ...
For I have loved this fleeting life so well
Its color, fragrance, joys of night and day
So conscious have been of every leaf that fell
Responsive to each birdsong of its May
That I have stored rich memories to be
My dream of life through all eternity ...
Before another summer's blossoms shed
With witchery of purple, blue, and red
Their sudden beauty's spell on bush and tree
If I should know that I shall never see
The radiance by a summer rainbow shed
I would not have you grieve when I am dead
Believing me denied such luxury ...
For I have loved this fleeting life so well
Its color, fragrance, joys of night and day
So conscious have been of every leaf that fell
Responsive to each birdsong of its May
That I have stored rich memories to be
My dream of life through all eternity ...
"For I have loved this fleeting life so well
ReplyDelete.....So conscious have been of every leaf that fell
Responsive to each birdsong of its May"
Lovely lines Margie....But life is not about just storing memories and dreams -- May God bless us with spiritual strength and richness, so we live everyday of our life --
wishes,
devika
Once again...i Love the poetry so much...love the mind that shines through Margie :)
ReplyDeletewishes,
devika
Oh i forgot again, what i had to say....Please, please set aside thoughts of death -- You are blessed, and our love will enliven you :)
ReplyDeletewishes,
devika
Margie, it was just beautiful and the photo was gorgeous. Today reading this I thought of my Dad, he would have been 75. Reading this made me feel better. take care, be well.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post.. both words n photo.. just perfect.. :))
ReplyDeleteLove,
Samrina
Margie, love this. My mind is on this wave length these days. Blessings.
ReplyDeletelovely words once again :)...wish i could write something like ya once :)
ReplyDeleteurs..hemu..
"with witchery of purple, blue and red"- mmmm! Love that!
ReplyDeletethe strong feeling of love and thankfulness permeates this post, love your rich descriptions! xo
ReplyDeleteLive for today and enjoy, that's what I would say. Beautiful flower, can't wait for Summer.
ReplyDeleteYou know how some people say live each day as if it were your last. Well that is true really. And you help us to remember to live it to the fullest and participate in our own life and not be a bystander. Very good reminder, dear friend.
ReplyDeletereminds me of one of my favorite nature poems - Nature's first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, that I know it's already in Heaven's Poetry Book...lovely, lovely, lovely
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Living each day to stop and enjoy the world around us. It doesn't get any better than that!
ReplyDeleteLife is Good.
Beautiful, you have spoken exactly how I feel about the death of this form.
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful and thought-provoking, Margie. We can't begin to live until we face the possibility and realities of death. So very aptly captured in your words.
ReplyDeleteLovely words Margie. Death is a part of us and to reach it, we live to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMy word, I love this, everyone love your words, they are perfect! Look at all these beautiful comments! You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. It makes me think of the circle of life, that all is part of the universe and the eternal circle of season, life and death. Thank you
ReplyDeleteEveryday God provides us with small miracles for which we ought to be thankful. From your lines I can see thatmy dear friend, you love, live and is thankful for every moment spent here.
ReplyDeletepowerful...the gratitute shines. tons of blessings to you. I think you're awesome. Sarah
ReplyDeleteThat was great. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a gifted writer, Margie. In these words too, I am reminded of living life to the fullest one day at a time! :)
ReplyDeleteMargie, my mom's birthday is Sunday and I thought of her as I read this.....it is so beautiful Margie, I love it......:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, touching , sad, poignant - all in a incredibly lovely mix...
ReplyDeleteYou have such a talent with words dear Margie...
xo
Zuzana
Dear Margie, I heartly wish you to have a lovely Valentine's Day!♥♥!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and yet it also scares me.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you wrote that! wow...
Ohh Margie! This is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLife is so beautiful with all it's colours and radiance - just as you described it here in your poem.
We can be so thankful for each day's beauty and therefore not fear death.
I'm very happy to be back here. :)
Hello Devika
ReplyDeleteSuch kind words!
Thank you!
Yes, I know I am blessed!
If I might think about dying or write about it here, I just appreciate my life all the more and so happy have been around for the most amazing ride of my life!
I truly do appreciate all the beauty in my life!
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Thank you, Cinner.
So glad my poem made you feel better.
It has not been that long since you lost your dad but he's always there in your good memories of him.
Take care.
Hope it's been a day of joy for you!
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Hello Samrina
Thank you for the kind words!
Always so nice to have you visit!
<3 <3 <3!
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Thank you, JBR.
It makes me very glad to know you loved my poem.
Blessings to you, too.
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Hi Hemu
I appreciate your nice comment(thank you!) and I think what you write is awesome!
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Hello Shayla
I am glad to see you here again!
Thank you for the kind words!
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Hi Cat
You took notice of that!
Awesome!
I thank you for the nice comment!
It is appreciated!
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Hello Asha
Living for today and enjoying today is the only way to go!
Thanks for your visit and sharing!
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Hi TechoBabe
You always make me feel good with the kind words you leave!
I thank you, my friend!
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Hello Jessie
That my poem was a reminder to one of your favorite nature poems made me smile :)
Thanks for sharing that with me and thank you for your visit!
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Your lovely comment meant a lot to me, Lorraine.
Thank you!
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Yes, Anne, life is good!
Thanks my friend for your kind words!
Take good care and get some more rest.
Good to talk with you today!
<3 <3 <3!
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Hello Mark
Thank you!
We have that in common then!
Good to know that!
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Hi Aurora
I really like how observant you are on what I write!
It's so very true that we cannot really befin to live until we face the possibilities and realities od death.
I know that my life could possibly end tomorrow and that just makes me want to live and love my life today all the more!
Thank you for the kind comment!
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Thank you, Priya.
Your comment and visit is appreciated!
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Hi Isha
Oh, thank you!
How very nice you are!
All the kind people that visited and left the special comments really made me quite happy!
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Hello Paula
Thank you!
Your post today was great!
It's awesome when we inspire ourselves!
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Hi Ariel(Susan)
I do love life and feel that all my days are a blessing!
Always so enjoy having you visit and commenting.
Thank you!
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Thank you, Sarah.
I think you are awesome as well.
You are helping so many through all that you share about your life.
You have a lot of courage!
Blessings to you, too!
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Thank you, Constructive Attitude.
Nice having you visit!
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Hello Michael
Your kind words are much appreciated!
Thank you!
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Hi Bernie
ReplyDeleteI know you will be rembering your mom on Sunday on her birthday!
I liked that my poem made you think of her.
Thanks for the kind words on my poem!
I love it when someone tells me that they love my poem!
hugs!
Margie:)
Hello Zuzana
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed your lovely comment and thank you so much!
Oh, also enjoyed your post today!
It was very endearing!
Margie:)
xo
Hi Philip
ReplyDeleteThanks so much and I wish the same to you!
<3 <3 <3!
Margie:)
Hello Controlled Chaos
ReplyDeleteA warm welcome to my blog!
I appreciate your visit and kind words!
Thank you!
Margie:)
Hi Margaret
ReplyDeleteI am very happy to have you visit and thank you for the lovely comment!
It's wonderful news about your father recovering!
I know you must be so very glad and thankful!
Margie:)