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Poem for a Friend

Often a source of inspiration, I wrote this poem for a friend – Michele Lee. A proficient poetic storyteller, dancer and photographer, I encourage you to visit her site to read and enjoy her creative works!

Donning overalls
Without any shoes
To a rhythm set by spoons

In a sun-shower
Dancing wet with rain
Bringing thunder to monsoons

Arizonian
By the name Michele
She’s creative from the heart

Crafting poetry
Taking photographs
She’s both beautiful and smart

Very down to earth
And I’m down with that
Though know that she’s spoken for

Were it different
With her interest
I’d be knocking at her door

On a dusty road
She’s a tumbleweed
Her words flow, her spirit free

Writing on retreat
Northwest to southeast
At Her Cottage by the Sea

© 2021 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

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14 responses to “Poem for a Friend”

  1. filipamoreiradacruz Avatar
    filipamoreiradacruz

    ❤

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    1. Phil Avatar
      Phil

      Glad you like it, Filipa ~ thanks 🙂

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      1. filipamoreiradacruz Avatar
        filipamoreiradacruz

        It’s overwhelming and beautifully written Phil.

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        1. Phil Avatar
          Phil

          Thank you ~ so kind of you to say 🙏😊

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  2. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Can I hire you as my publicist? 😂 Sincerely, your poem is incredibly thoughtful and honoring and a creative poetic summary of several of my posts. I am deeply grateful for the time and esteem you put into this poem and for your support of my creative pursuits. 🙏🏼 I appreciate the kindness that you share with fellow bloggers, as well as the beauty you share, through your photographs. Thank you, Phil, for the smiles and good vibes. 🌞✨

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    1. Phil Avatar
      Phil

      Good one 😂 You’re most welcome, my friend, and I’m so glad that you enjoyed my poem. You’re an excellent writer whose creative endeavors, encouragement and kindness exude a positive influence and provide inspiration to many others, myself included. I’m a better person for knowing you, for which I am grateful. 🙏 I very much appreciate your many kind words, Michele ~ thank you 🌞🌵

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      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        Thanks so much, Phil. 🙏🏼 You are very generous with your heart and words, leaving me humbled and reminded of the power in words and human kindness. 😇 Life is better when we can share our creative callings and is further elevated when our creations inspire others along the roads we travel. Best to you on the many paths you follow each week and thanks for sharing the beauty of nature. 🌄

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        1. Phil Avatar
          Phil

          Talent, beauty, kindness, wisdom, inspiration…you’re a rock star, Michele & your thoughtful comments have made my day! I couldn’t say it any better than you have ~ I agree, thank you & wish for you glad tidings going forward. 😇✍🏼🌲📸🌄😘🍀

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  3. Robin King Avatar
    Robin King

    Very special words!!!

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    1. Phil Avatar
      Phil

      So kind of you to say, Robin ~ thanks 🙏😊

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  4. Gift Emmanuel Olaleye Avatar
    Gift Emmanuel Olaleye

    Beautifully Written Phil!

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    1. Phil Avatar
      Phil

      Thanks Emmanuel 👍

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  5. InsideMySlingBag Avatar
    InsideMySlingBag

    That’s so beautifully written Phil!

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    1. Phil Avatar
      Phil

      Thank you, Nicol 🙂

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