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When I gave up

On Everything…

I listened to the stories of the land,

and looked for shooting stars.

I heard raven wings calling the wind,

and watched sunlight glisten on river flows.

I caught a glimpse of deer in the forest,

and heard an owl hoot as the moon rose.

That’s when I gave up on everything,

because I knew I had it all.

I heard bees buzzing,

and found a profound sweetness.

As I lay beneath the hive

where honey is made,

grateful to be alive.

I gave my dance,

weaving figure eights,

Day fades to night,

and dreams me awake

to be part of this wild life.

I picked the rose

and tempted fate,

only to be pricked,

by a thorn.

My heart forlorn,

when grief awaits.

all in synch,

with this wild

symphony of love.

In memory of Laurel Alicia Stearns

Jan. 1 1980 – September 6, 2025

By Valley Reed

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