T I M E / L I F E
I remember when I became Ten,
two digits instead of one.
The cake glittered with candles
I filled my lungs and blew them all out.
Making a wish to become hundred
and wear a big white hand crocheted shawl.
Perhaps I would need help to blow the candles out.
Then there was sixteen and twenty-one
not to forget the growing in between and forth.
As time flowed by, I felt sometimes it stood still
at others it skipped like a brook.
Plans fell through for some events,
replaced by a new surprise.
Life just is, Is.
Flying high or sinking low.
A journey of miraculous dimensions.
on Earth, through Cosmos it dances.
Magic beyond belief.
Β© miriam ivarson
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Great reflection on life, Miriam.
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Thank you, Miriam. π΄.
Miriam
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You’re welcome, Miriam.
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I love how we take time and give it our own meaning and label then to find out like a river flowing it moves on and on like we do on our own adventurous path. Then to discover it bends in space thanks to all those astroeto all hthosethoseastrophysicist
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Thank you so much, JC. I am glad you enjoyed my poem and the events and turns time and life takes us. Wonder whether I ever will reach that white shawl celebration. π. Hmm… well, the saying goes β Time fliesβ.
Miriam
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Sorry my Parkin fingers get in the way but you catch my meaning All of life comes back to you because time flows and curves so after this adventure is over there Is more to come …jc
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I understood you fine J.C. That said, I might not take the path of the
Astrophysicists. Do a sneaky turn somewhere and find another adventure. π.
Miriam
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This is lovely, Miriam. Thank you for sharing.
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As is your comment, Jill. π. To share is the joyful part. π.
Miriam
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For sure magic beyond belief is what our whole universe is all about. Lovely and beautiful poem, Miriam.
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Thanks Kamal for your wonderful comment. You are so right, magic and belief are the necessary ingredients for taking in this wonder ….
Miriam
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Yes absolutely true, Miriam. You are always welcome dear πππ
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I love the way this poem ends. Lovely to read your work again.
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Thank you for your lovely comment. Glad you liked the ending as it surprised me too. Your compliment is most encouraging.
Miriam
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Lovely, Miriam…
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Thanks Bette. π.
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Miriam, only you could take us from your tenth birthday to the Cosmos within a few stanzas, in between the wonder of our lives captured with beauty and skill! Here is to a continued long ‘journey of miraculous dimensions’! Thank you for teaching us how to look and appreciate every moment of this adventure of life! hugs xxβ€οΈ
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Annika, thank you for your uplifting and beautiful comment. In your first sentence you point out what I have done. I laughed so tears streamed. You are right, from a ten year birthday party to Cosmos in a quick leap. I swear it didnβt occur to me. π
It would be a wonder if we could appreciate each moment of life ….or at least most of the time.β€οΈ.
Miriam
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If your poem reflects your life attitude, then kudos Miriam. I’ve learned to let go and flow more, but I won’t say much magic is happening!
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I am glad, Brad, that you go with the flow more. Are you sure you havenβt seen some magic? They can be small things. Like a friendβs voice on the phone or a beautiful sunrise. Or taste of coffee ( or tea ) in the morning…..
You will find them.
Thank you for your open and lovely comment. π.
Miriam
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OK. Your definition is good and very inclusive! π
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A beautiful poem Miriam. Yes, life is miraculous… and we get to be a part of it for a little while!
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Thank you, Dwight, for your lovely comment. It touches my heart. Yes, we are lucky to be part of life, it is precious.
Miriam
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You are welcome!
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Magic indeed, Miriam, … and, despite all its hazards, its ups and downs, we can’tget enough of it.
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Roland, thank you so much for your appreciative comment. How true your words are, in spite of ups and downs that meet us we hang on to life as the
most precious possession.
Miriam
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A wish of 100 made me smile Miriam. I love to fly with wishes but realism pulls me down and makes me reconsider them. Life is what we make it yet it takes its own course, making us wonder…how time flew by! Lovely reflections.
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Thank you, Balroop, for your deep and thoughtful comment.
I am a realist too although I often come through as a dreamer. I believe they can co- exist. How dull wouldnβt life be without dreams.
Life certainly does take its own course as the world experiences now and with private plans as well. Yet it is our most dear possession.
Miriam
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A bit of positive magic in the world, is what you offer Miriam. I was rereading “The Power fo Myth” this morning and Joe Campbell said, “I don’t think we are seeking the meaning of life; I think we are seeking the experience of being alive.” There is magic in being alive. It’s about as close to miracle as one can come. Thanks again for your beautiful and thoughtful imagery. βCurt
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Curt, thank you for your wonderful response, I am deeply touched.
The quote from Joe Campbell, that you share, rings strong and true. I need to buy the book.
There is definitely magic in being alive and even in difficulties we are lucky having this magic.
Miriam
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It was also on a PBS special, Miriam, taped by Bill Moyers. βCurt
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for your re-blog, Chuck. π
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Always happy to read and share great posts with followers, My Dear! Hope you have a great weekend!
xoxox πππΉβ¨
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A profound reflection on life Miriam. Just so loved the ending .π
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Thank you so much, Radhika, for your appreciative comment.
Your reaction to the poem does make me happy.
Miriam
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Miriam, I love how you get the point across with such an economy of words!
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I take that as a great compliment, Jennifer. Thank you so much. π€.
MiriM
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A beautiful journey through time and the way it expands and contracts Miriam. Our journey is magical indeed.
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Our journey is magical indeed. Thank you, Andrea, for your deep and
understanding comment.
Miriam
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You have captured the march of time very beautifully here, Miriam. Life is full of, good, bad, and precious moments.
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Robbie, thank you for your wonderful comment, it is thoughtful and deep.
Life is so, filled with all these sides and emotions.
Miriam
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Nice reflective piece. Strange, this life. π
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Bela, a warm thank you for your comment. Life certainly offers a multitude of
experiences. π .
Miriam
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Yes, it just ‘is’, Miriam. Amazingly so, no matter our age π π
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Thank you, Jo. An amazing sunrise this morning confirmed this. π
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Thank you for reminding me it IS a ” journey of miraculous dimensions….Magic beyond belief,” to be lived and enjoyed as such. I think when we enjoy the dance, our creator smiles, maybe even dances with us!
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Ahh …, JoAnna, to be quoted by you makes me happy. Thank you.
Yes, what a wonder if we could all dance together, enjoying the wonderful creation we got.
miriam
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what a lovely reminder of how fortunate we are for every stage of life
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Thank you da-Al, I am so glad you can feel that. We are fortunate but might not always feel so. There are dark valleys and shimmering heights. π .
Miriam
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