My Life In Poetry

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Tag: nature

  • Seasonal Silver Linings

    Fall wind blows wild.Not every leaf falls.Pumpkins are soldAt the market stalls. Winter cold creeps in,The leaves drop down.Colorful lightsTwinkle throughout town. Spring rain has come.The winter is gone,time for birdsto sing their song. The summer is hot,The sun is shining.Every seasonhas a silver lining.

  • The Four Unfortuitous Elements of Life

    Air refreshesEarth suppliesFire forgesWater purifies Air refreshes: brings life to what was staleEarth supplies: gives nourishment to the frailFire forges: makes things combined strongWater purifies: takes away what doesn’t belong Air refreshesEarth suppliesFire forgesWater purifies Air: to breathe, to cool, to ventilateEarth: to grow, to forage, to recreateFire: to heat, to weld, to lighten the…

  • One Of God’s Gifts To Us

    It’s both flexible and strong.You really can’t go wrong.Perfect for furniture or floor.It’s really something to adore.Long and tall, thin and thick,Its more than just a pretty stick. It often has more than one hue.It’s quite a lovely sight to view.From lemon lime to dark jungle green,Its color gives off an amazing sheen.From reddish brown…