Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Above All Else


Above me I love the sky
Below me I love the sea
Around me I love my friends
On my face I love a smile
In my belly I love a laugh
In my ears A Beatles tune
In my nose Wafts of fresh baked (anything)
In my hand A glass of wine
At my waist My husband’s arm
Under my feet A sandy beach
There’s too much in life
To enjoy and see
To love one thing exclusively

This was written for a prompt at Poetic Bloomings to write a poem for one thing I loved to do "above all else"--couldn't do "one thing" and this poem was the result. Received a "Bloom" in recognition of my creativity. And since Time's been short lately I'm sharing it with you and my fellow poets at dvsersepoets.com, where it's open link night! Anything goes :-) 

23 comments:

  1. Beautiful writing, Sara. There is so much to love in this world, isn't there? Your poem made me appreciate .....thank you!

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    1. Hi Mary!! Yes there is a lot to love. So glad you enjoyed this. It was one of those that just started to flow out once I got started :-) Thank you!

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  2. haha....love all the wonderful things that surround you in your life...and i am glad your spouse is included in there as well...i know some that might leave that part out....love makes the world spin you know...smiles.

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    1. Hi Brian!! What a perfect comment-love does make the world go round :-) and yes, my husband is definitely part of that equation.

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  3. Sara, this is sweet and a delight to read. :)

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    1. Hi Ayala!! Delight is always good--Thank you :-)

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  4. Oh such a recipe for happiness this is - and you have all the ingredients! Way cool!

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    1. Hi Sherry!! Like the way you put that, all the ingredients :-) They don't always come together at the same time, still nice to think about-thank you!

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    1. Hi Anna!! Nice to see you:-) Happy that you enjoyed this. Thank you for the visit!

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  6. Lovely poem! I like your passions. :-)

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    1. Hi Rachel!! Thank you for the lovely compliment :-)

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  7. nice.... haven't listened to the beatles in a while but after reading this...smiles and i'm all up for fresh baked anything as well...smiles...lovely verse and yeah...there's so much to love in life..

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    1. Hi Claudia! Thought you might enjoy the fresh baked anything :-) your poems always thrill the senses. All you need is love, right? :-)

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    2. haha...true that...smiles.. happy saturday sara!!

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  8. Sara, this was lively and so much fun. Your rhythm is really flowing in this, and I'm so glad you got a Bloom! The last three lines should be everyone's mantra... Peace, Amy

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    1. Hi Amy!! It was a fun write. Thank you for the visit and for your enthusiasm :-) Always so good to see you.

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  9. Too much to enjoy and be thankful of so many blessings ~

    Lovely share ~

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    1. Yes, indeed! And for your support and words of encouragement, I am always thankful :-)

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  10. this is wonderful! it's delightful to see someone with passion for so many things, Sara! and it's great writing!

    dani

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    1. Hi Dani! it's delightful to have you visit and comment too--love your poems! Thank you :-)

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Your words are wonderful! Thanks for popping in--I'll be over in a snap!