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Be Happy
by Deborah Bloodworth → (All Poetry by Deborah Bloodworth)
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To my grandfather who recently passed & lived in Bermuda.'Be Happy' were his last words to me.


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The sweet scent of cedar

Salt and shore

Reminder of distant origins

The depths we may soar

 

Thrill and fear in union

Mutually captive

What the Tempest erodes

The sirens will capture

 

Loss feigns conviction

Those we hold dear

Beyond memory or reach

Yet the water is clear

 

Neptune summons Poseidon

Their heavens to bathe

Shore bound brothers

No watery grave

 

Pity masks weakness

Mortal convenience

Strength challenges potential
 


Life’s lucky six pence

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Be Happy"
Reviewed by Chris Wright
Reviewed on December 9, 2007
Reminds me of the song, "Don't worry be happy!" by Shaggy back in the days. I'd say that you're grandfather was a wise man and knew that the fountain of youth was enjoying your life. His words a short and sweet and your poem keeps his great spirit alive.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 8, 2007
Marvellous string of stanzas that awakes the senses to the different word images and messages you weave together in this poetic tapestry. As an old salt I truly enjoyed.
hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on September 8, 2007
Reminds me of visits to the cemetary. Remembering, trying to be strong, and not wanting pity.

Much to think about,
Kathy

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on September 8, 2007
Well written and very interesting piece. You pose so much wonder and keep the interest of the reader. Nice work....


Be safe,
Karen


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