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Light of life (1 reply)

TheChrysanthemum
3 years ago
TheChrysanthemum 3 years ago

Enthusiastic, energetic, full of life
Words are not enough to describe her personal-self
She finds happiness in everything she sees
Buzzing around in excitement just like the honey-bees

She taught me how to take things lightly
Sometimes it's okay to show some tantrums slightly
A quick please, sorry and thank you
Will not make your status undervalue

Making me furious every once in a while
Soon she melts my heart with her innocent smile
Enchanting me with her purest soul
Her happiness is my only goal

A hug and kiss from her flushes away any of the stress
We are bounded by a divine tress
Carried her first in my womb and then in my heart
She is the light of our life right from the start

ಶ್ವೇtha 'The Chrysanthemum'

Susan Katz
3 years ago
Susan Katz 3 years ago

What a very lovely and lighthearted picture you paint with your words.  There is so much joy and love in this poem, one cannot help but feel it.  I am happy that you chose to share it with me.  It definitely brought a smile to my face.  Your friend in poetry, Susan

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