Monday, March 21, 2011

MAGPIE/ Prompt #58

     
                                              photo/ tess kincaid/ magpie tales


THE LEAST

Shield me, it's the least you can do.
I've carried your weapons the distance.
You gesture like the Queen,
are you mocking me?

You called me your wild Rosemary
when I was your soothing salve.
I tended to your wounds,
old yellow bruises,
and bites by hounds.

You learned that heroes
are not always done in
by a daring sword.
You always healed.

All I'm asking for
is a touch of St. Ignatius' balm,
to lift my spirits,
a simple comfort, a touch,
so I can stop
being weary of pain,

of the chrysalis within,
and see a butterfly
finally released.


copyright/ all rights reserved/ 2011



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This is what I posted last year on March 22:

Happy Birthday to:

Reese Witherspoon
William Shatner
Stephen Sondheim
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Mathew Modine
Lena Olin
and:
Me!!
Still the same!!
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33 comments:

  1. LynMarch 21, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Hi Tumblewords-
    Wow! I'll take that...thanks!

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  2. Brigid O'ConnorMarch 22, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Such a lovley piece.

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  3. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Hi Brigid-
    Thanks for the visit and comment!!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Nice take on the prompt Lyn

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  5. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Hi Jane-
    Thanks for your kind words!!

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  6. Tess KincaidMarch 22, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Beautiful. A balm to read.

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  7. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Hi Tess-
    It's the Prompts that's the heart of it all..thanks!!

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  8. JinksyMarch 22, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Your freed butterfly is beautiful...
    And Happy Birthday to yet another March Hare! :)

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  9. anthonynorthMarch 22, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful and deep words.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I love your words. The imagery they conjure of such weariness...

    http://absolutepalaver.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/life/

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  11. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Hi Jinksy-
    Thanks so much for your lovely words!

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  12. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Hi anthonynorth-
    So happy that you enjoyed this..thanks!

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  13. LouiseMarch 22, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Magical and beautiful, really enjoyed the read.

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  14. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Hi absolutepalaver-
    Thanks for visiting..I appreciate your thoughts..

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  15. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Hi 120 Socks-
    Thank you so much for your kind words!

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  16. hyperCRYPTICalMarch 22, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Excellent observation on the
    Magpie.

    Anna :o]

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  17. HelenMarch 22, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Your piece soothes the soul ...

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  18. R. Burnett BakerMarch 22, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    A wonderful expression of love of another, love of self, and the desire to be free for both! Beautiful words!

    Rick

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  19. OliviaMarch 22, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Poignant! Beautiful! Intense!
    A very touching poem woven here Lyn.. :) Loved it totally!

    Hugs xoxox

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  20. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Hi Anna-
    So glad you stopped by..welcome..and thank you so much!!

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  21. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Helen-
    Who could ask for more? Thank you!

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  22. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Hi Rick-
    So happy that you dropped by...Thanks for your kind thoughts!

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  23. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Hi Olivia-
    Thanks..you are more than kind!!

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  24. FrikoMarch 22, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    A sad poem, I hope the plea is not in vain.

    And happy birthday, Lyn.

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  25. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Hi Friko-
    All memories of a different sort of person..and thanks for the birthday wish!

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  26. Carrie Van HornMarch 22, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Lyn this is a brilliant and beautiful poem...:-)

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  27. LynMarch 22, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Hi Carrie-
    I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this...thank you!

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  28. ReflectionsMarch 23, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Lovely, tender, soothing words.

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  29. Isabel DoyleMarch 23, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    could be an ode to long life and marriage ...

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  30. LynMarch 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Hi Reflections-
    So glad to hear from you, and your comments...thanks...

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  31. LynMarch 23, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Isabel-
    Interesting take..long life, indeed!!

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  32. HelenaMarch 23, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I always look forward to you posts Lyn, never disappointed! Your opening line is fab!

    And I enjoyed the annual trip back. Clever idea! I have trouble remembering what I've just written,...!

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  33. LynMarch 23, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Hi Lena-
    I'm really flattered by your comment..thank you so much...

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