Sitting Quietly When
Diamond-hued dragonfly deftly
landed
on my steady hand
There it remained for several
minutes
Becalmed messenger from beyond
gently reminding me to be
Loved one comes from spiritual realm
says live your life with
joy and light
Listen: life is fast and fleeting
live each day like it
were your last
Dearly beloved dragonfly
dutifully draws quadruple
dynamically designed wings
darts dizzyingly
disappears
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Beautifully written tribute to the magical dragonfly, and the message it brings. Something to hold on to. Love the alliterations.
Thank you, Virginia Lee, for your kind words and gently perceptive comments. So encouraging. With gratitude
I love how this poem’s rhythm matches your line placement and the aside of “Listen: life is fast and fleeting…”
Shaun, thank you, for your generosity and supportive feedback. Be well
last stanza in shape of a dragonfly ❤️
Thank you for noticing, Gaby. I appreciate your kind and insightful words; so supportive and encouraging. May you be filled with love
Beautiful message, beautifully crafted!
Thank you for your kindness, Michele. So supportive and encouraging. Be well
You draw, so exquisite, this “Becalmed messenger”.
Love: “Listen: life is fast and fleeting…”
Many thanks, Pam, for your kind words. Such supportive and encouraging feedback is greatly appreciated. With gratitude
A sacred moment. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Yes, the sacredness of the moment. Thank you for your perceptive comment and generosity, Bud. Grateful you took time to read my writing. With a bow of gratitude
Larry, this poem gives me reason to pause, allows me the privilege to feel deeply and graces me with recognition to notice how nature so vividly directs our spiritual growth. Thank you for your loving words.
Honored that my poem gave you pause, connecting you to the sacredness of the moment. Your kindness provides support and encouragement to carry on. Be well, dear Darlene
There’s a silence in the lines of this poem, executed so beautifully!
Your generous words speak volumes so kindly. Thank you, Greg, for your gentle feedback. So supportive and encouraging. With a deep bow of gratitude to you
Love how the form draws the words out longer for the reader to meditate.. Beautiful!
Many thanks, Linda, for your kindness. Such high praise from a practitioner of consummate craft whose writing I admire. ❤️