I’ve been a grumpy lion
lashing out in pain –
punctured shell smarting
by an objectionable barb.
I am a prideful feline,
with a formidable roar –
an offensive defence
intended to intimidate.
Even so, you ventured near
and in a single act of good,
disarmed my furious outrage,
calmed this bellowing beast.
Like a mouse, you quietly –
with understated grace –
gestured with such kindness,
I withdrew all complaint.
You restored my faith in beauty,
revived a nostalgic sense of bliss,
offered possibilities: sweet and
unexpected; soothed my soul
An not, I have noted, without
self-sacrifice on your part –
I am not so egocentric
to have missed the cross you bear.
Your gentle demeanour prevailing
over my abhorrent rant,
is a worth a million thank you’s
to a wounded-heart cat, like me.
(Image my own. This poem first appeared here February, 2015)
What a lovely poem about the power of the gentle soul. ❤️
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Thanks Bridgette
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“You restored my faith in beauty,
revived a nostalgic sense of bliss,
offered possibilities: sweet and
unexpected; soothed my soul” – Love this much!
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Thanks!
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What a gift some people have of dissipating the tension. I am always grateful for it. (K)
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Yes. Thank goodness for them.
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This is a beautiful love poem. I enjoyed your reading of it.
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What a nice thing to say. Thanks Liz
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You’re welcome, VJ. 🙂
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A lovely recital. Thanks for sharing.
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Roberta
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V.J. it takes grace to admit short comings and recognize those who give their unconditional love and support.
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Thanks Heather. I hate this part of myself, but I wanted to pay tribute to the gentle soul who broke through
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You did just that.
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Takes courage to let yourself “be” in front of the world. Sometimes I look at what I wrote and say, well that ones not going up on the blog.
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Lol. It’s the advantage of being old(er) I guess.
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Thank you for this…..lovely to hear your voice:)
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Thank you.
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