Promises; Pennies and Petals
Ode To Life, Extraordinary And Ordinary
Wishes on a petal, pennies from a well
fondly sentimental, surrender to the spell
Moments to hold on to, time just slips away
memories like a tattoo, left its imprints in its wake
Teardrops stain the tissue, laughter fills the air
melancholy miss You's, goodbyes without a care
Flowers on the table, Roses on the tomb
smiles when you are able, fragrance fills the room
Time flitters like the feathers on a floating hummingbird
entwining in a tether, emotions tied up in a word
Goodbye is never final, though the separation, hard
enjoying time we have, turned out to be Avant Garde
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (4)
Such a wonderful poem and I especially loved the title!
A beautiful expression of love & loss & the unpredictability of it all.
Quite beautiful and inspirational as the rose in the image.
an interesting take on an ode, Kylie. i appreciate the form for function that you employed!