Dawning

When green returned to the trees
We had a short-lived hope
That we were doing something right.

When we saw a few more birds in the sky
Their songs a bit richer with song
We sang along with our own praises.

When the water flowed
And we could see through it again
When it was water and not sludge, we smiled.

When we went one full year
Without the sky presenting fabulous
Cancerous colors, we relished the triumph.

But we were wrong, and too early to celebrate.
The earth was only being kind to us
The way a mother is before sharing hard news.
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Published by Richard Q

A human being-question chasing after both God and nothingness. The internet is a disaster, but our starlessness might teach us something. I welcome our constant experimenting with ourselves with open arms, for ultimately they are attempts of life at living and growing in life. My dwelling is in Key West, while the dwellings of my loves are Indiana, New Mexico, Texas, Massachusetts and Arizona. These spaces are nothing. Love abides and love embraces.

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  1. begginner123456's avatar begginner123456 says:
    February 27, 2023 at 12:24 am

    What a beautiful piece, we truly need to take initiatives now or we will regret later.

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    1. Richard Q's avatar Richard Q says:
      February 27, 2023 at 4:34 am

      Thank you. It is a joy to have you visit. Your time (zone) is so much different than mine! I hope your days are glorious.

      I cherish your idea, and your hope, of taking initiatives.

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      1. begginner123456's avatar begginner123456 says:
        February 27, 2023 at 11:49 pm

        Thank you very much..means much to me

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      2. Richard Q's avatar Richard Q says:
        February 28, 2023 at 9:48 am

        Our circle of gratitude alone is worth the sun’s rising.

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  2. The Amethyst Lamb's avatar The Amethyst Lamb says:
    February 27, 2023 at 9:38 am

    This is perfectly in sync with the way I’ve been feeling lately. Thank you for this beautiful poem.

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    1. Richard Q's avatar Richard Q says:
      February 27, 2023 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you. I find a resonance in your pieces continually. There was even something special about the hour when this poem born. It’s great to hear from you!

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  3. theusedlife's avatar theusedlife says:
    February 27, 2023 at 9:50 pm

    Beautiful work.

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    1. Richard Q's avatar Richard Q says:
      February 27, 2023 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you, in abundance. I feel a certain kinship with your own work. May we continue to intersect.

      Joy to you.

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      1. theusedlife's avatar theusedlife says:
        February 28, 2023 at 8:07 am

        And to you. I’m delighted that we’ve been able to connect.

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