Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge

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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  1. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

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

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      We thank you for such a lovely comment, Gwen…

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    Smorgasbord – Variety is the Spice of Life.

    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…♥

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      Books & Bonsai

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

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        Smorgasbord – Variety is the Spice of Life.

        I agree.. perfect..hugsx

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

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      Books & Bonsai

      Thank you so much!

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    -Eugi ☕️

    Beautiful response to the prompt!

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      Thank you, Eugi!

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    OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

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

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      Books & Bonsai

      Thank you, Michael…

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    Reblogged this on NEW OPENED BLOG > https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.

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  9. Colleen M. Chesebro Avatar
    Colleen M. Chesebro

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

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      Books & Bonsai

      Thank you so much, Colleen! 💕

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        Colleen M. Chesebro

        You’re so welcome. <3

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    robertawrites235681907

    This is a very understanding poem, Anita. Lovely.

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      Books & Bonsai

      Thank you, Robbie…

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

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      Thanks Harmony…

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