Will
Someone
Help me please
Turn my chair round
Let me see the stars
Don’t just put me to bed
When this dusty day is done
The dark of night holds great wonders
Stars fall, planets are born, stars appear
I could watch the stars, not the blank ceiling…

© Anita Dawes 2021


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21 responses to “Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge”

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    Gwen M. Plano

    Beautiful, Anita, and so powerful. Bless you, for taking this teaching/loving moment and expressing it in a poem. 💗

    1. We thank you for such a lovely comment, Gwen…

  2. Wonderful Anita. and reminds us that whilst the care is brilliant it is the pleasures such as looking up a t a star filled sky that bring us joy…♥

    1. Thanks Sally, little pleasures like these are often overlooked when caring for someone…

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    Anonymous

    A great response to the prompt and lovely poem, Anita. It gives an empathetic view to those who require help each day.

    1. Thank you so much!

  4. Beautiful response to the prompt!

    1. Thank you, Eugi!

  5. Thank you for sharing the information, and this very heart touching poem. Best wishes, Michael

    1. Thank you, Michael…

  6. Anita, this is a wonderful Etheree! I like the positive message that flows from your words. Excellent. I choose the stars, every time. <3

    1. Thank you so much, Colleen! 💕

      1. You’re so welcome. <3

  7. This is a very understanding poem, Anita. Lovely.

    1. Thank you, Robbie…

  8. Beautiful! I love your response to the prompt, Anita 💕🙂

    1. Thanks Harmony…

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