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Impermanence

Most hide from their impermanence, but not you. You flaunt your fragility, exulting in your transitory bloom. You have but 24 hours to live and breathe and have your being. Why bother? But your smile is so wide it cracks your cheeks and your giddy capers in the garden are legendary. So I will stop…

Most hide from their

impermanence,

but not you.

You

flaunt your fragility,

exulting in your transitory bloom.

You have but 24 hours

to live and breathe and have your being.

Why bother?

But your smile is so wide it cracks your cheeks

and your giddy capers in the garden

are legendary.

So I will stop

and stare

and inhale your fragrant charm

and marvel at your courage

before I return to my own

impermanence…

Responses to “Impermanence”

  1. Lori Lipsky

    Lovely and thought-provoking.

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you Lori!

  2. greenlightlady

    Lovely poem! My day lilies are just stating to bloom this week. Perfect poem you wrote for them and us… ~Wendy

    1. melodylowes

      It is a beautiful time to be in the garden, that’s for sure. You’ll have to post some of your pics for me! And a request – do you know the varieties? I like to see named cultivars and order ones I like… 🙂

  3. Poetry and Musings

    Your words are always so beautiful, peaceful and loving. Thank you Melody!! 🙂

    1. melodylowes

      Wow – I’m glad that’s what you see. Sometimes I feel like I’m trying very hard to find a balance between lamenting and praising! 🙂

  4. Caddo Veil

    Joyful in impermanence–I love this one too!!!

    1. melodylowes

      Withering like grass – yet loved and created with purpose!

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