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James Knight's avatar

Thank you for such a beautiful poem. I felt it deserved a response of its own:

The years roll on beneath the sun

Through all the good and all the bad

So love the ones who share the run

And do not stay too long in sad

The dog still runs across the grass

His tail aloft and spirit glad

A lesson in the present tense

And do not stay too long in sad

For time is all we truly hold

No more is promised than is had

So treasure those who walk beside

And do not stay too long in sad

Mandy Franklin's avatar

I can’t love this enough, James. What a perfect and wonderful reply.

Thank you for the kind words, and perfect response with a very important reminder not to tarry in the pain.

♥️

A. G. Giberson | Poet's avatar

We truly are all a little sad. It’s impossible not to be, I think. The melancholy in this is like a metronome.

Chris B. Writes's avatar

You really have a knack for rhythm Mandy, and emotional weight

Mandy Franklin's avatar

Thanks, Chris!

Michael Hatcher's avatar

Mandy, I really liked the way you alter darkness and light. Great job!

Mandy Franklin's avatar

I am honored that you read and enjoyed it. Thank you so much for letting me know!

Michael Hatcher's avatar

You are so welcome!

Edwin Canizalez's avatar

What a thoughtful meditation on entanglement and our connection to the universe. The way every breath, every grief, every joy is part of the Earth’s ongoing story.

This piece is a testament to the ontological fact that what happens to you happens to the world by virtue of your being in it.

You have such a beautiful mind, Mandy.

Kevin Smeltzer's avatar

that's MF'n excellent. I really enjoyed it. thank you!

Mandy Franklin's avatar

Thank you so much, Kevin!

Kevin Smeltzer's avatar

thank you! all I did was read it. you did all of the hard work. it’s really beautiful!