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For my prompt ‘Lets take a look at the cards, shall we’
on 5th August at 8 am EDT.
Posted on poems written on Prompt Nights
& Posted for Midweek Motif @ Poets United
Photo credits: wesharepics.info
For my prompt ‘Lets take a look at the cards, shall we’
on 5th August at 8 am EDT.
84 Responses
Love! Especially “Most of our shadows are caused / by standing in our own sunshine” and “light tomorrow with today.” Love!
Thank you so much Susan 😀 it was an inspirational prompt ❤️
Reminds me of that Beatle song
Love Love Love
A poem of courage and positivity.
Thanks Rall 😀 so glad you liked it.
Love the opening four lines, a positive message through out
Thank you, so glad you liked it Julian 🙂
o my…the undo line is a keeper Sanaa…wow….a beautiful poem…
Thank you so much Sumana ❤️
I love this, especially “light tomorrow with today.”
Thank you so much Sherry ❤️
I really liked the beginning of this, yes we must rise above even when we feel we are drowning. Love lightens the spirit and one can float if necessary.
Wise words 😀 thanks for stopping by.
This is one of your best works that I have read . I loved the positive message in it. It can inspire a lost soul. Beautifully written, Sanaa 🙂
I am so honored you feel that way, Purba 🙂 thank you kindly ❤
most of our shadows are caused by standing in our own sunshine. how profound a line. i cant help but feel there is something broken about that.
rise above, indeed.
Thank you Brian 🙂
I can hear the song as if a melody appeared as I read your words….what a fabulous poem and message!
Thank you so much Donna 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
I had an unpleasant experience today. Made me sad. Amazingly, your poem is like a little healing song just for me. It’s not easy, but we all must rise and love is the answer to even the questions we don’t ask.
I am glad my poem served as healing for you ❤
Love love love love this. Very encouraging.
Thank you so much Moskowitz 😀
I think we need a 4 chord melody and you may have a pop hit 🙂 beautiful piece Sanaa!
Glad you liked it Luk 🙂 thanks for stopping by
Oh!! The poem beautifully carries the essence of love…Love it, Sanaa…
Thank you so much Panchali ❤️
Love what a powerful tool at our disposal. It can conquer anything. How inspirational the poem is Sanaa.
I am so glad you liked it Robin 🙂
Great advice! ‘Bloom where you are planted’ has long been one of my favourite sayings. 🙂
Thank you so much Rosemary ❤️
Light tomorrow with today.. a lovely thought!
Thank you! So glad you liked it 😀
This is pure strength-infused love while in the eye of desperation. We always need a friend that brings this wonderful thought/feeling into us… especially on those days when our own song is too quiet to keep us going. ❤️
Exactly my sentiments Magaly ❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
I had to return to read this poem. I think the “Undo with love, love, love, love” refrain called me back. 🙂
I know right! ❤ Thanks for stopping by 😀
Undo with love. I’ll remember this Sanaa. Life has still lots to offer despite disappointments, broken hearts and tragedies.
Definitely 🙂 thanks for stopping by Totomai.
Such a strong message, carried in a little crafted jar called poetry. Pour out your word Sanaa!
Much love…
Most definitely ❤ Thanks Gillena 😀
Another beautiful piece! I love the repeated lines. ❤
Thank you so much Josslyn 🙂
She looks so at peace in her own space….as should we all 😀 XXX
Thank you Gina 🙂 so glad you liked it.
This sings so wisely and beautifully – both figuratively and in rhythm.. yes.. undo the darkness with the light of love (for ourselves maybe)
Thank you so much Jae 🙂 so glad you liked it.
Such an uplifting poem! Love it Sanaa!
Thanks Hannah 😀
So very sweet and encouraging!
Thanks Rommy ❤️ so glad you liked it!
Lovely! Which tarot cards inspired you?
Thank you so much Freya, so glad you liked it ❤️ these were the three tarot cards which inspired me:
The world (The Past)
The High Priest (The Present)
The Sun (The Future)
I echo Susan’s comment – those lines stood out and resonated.
I am so glad you agree 🙂 thanks for stopping by
Yes, true many times….we do sometimes seem to get in our own way! (creating shadows by standing in our own sunshine.)
So glad you agree, Mary 🙂 thanks for stopping by ❤️
Oh! To get out of the way of my own sunshine would be wonderful! Oh, to “light tomorrow with today.” Thank you.
So glad you liked it Susan 😀 thanks for stopping by ❤️
These are words of wisdom we should all carry in our hearts.
Thank you kindly, Kerry 🙂
the power of love! very inspirational, Sanaa.
Thank you 🙂 so glad you liked it.
Real intensity sustained within such a tight structure – so impressive Sanaa and a real pleasure to read. Hope you sparkle through the rest of your summer… With Best Wishes Scott
Thank you so much for your kind words, Scott 🙂 Best wishes to you too.
Happy Sunday, Sanaa. Thank you for linking to my Sunday Lime
luv the spunk in this inspirational piece
much love…
You’re most welcome Gillena 😀
Happy Sunday ❤️
Sage advice, to undo with love.
Thank you so much Sherry ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
Such an encouraging poem! Thank you!
You’re welcome 🙂 so glad you liked it.
Beautiful! Inspiring … a transcendent, life affirming piece of writing.
Thank you so much, Wendy 🙂
There is a time in life when most people experience the feeling of drowning, being shallowed up in the enormity of it… And you know that it is only love that can save us…bkm
Definitely 🙂 thanks Barbara
I think the answer is always love. In this you can be sure, you won’t fail.
Most definitely 🙂 thank you kindly, Annell ❤
Couldn’t have said it better 🙂
ZQ
Thank you so much 🙂 so glad you liked it.
Love cures all ills. Nice write. ??
Thank you so much Imelda ❤️
A good choice of a word, Sanaa, and a lovely poem!
Thanks Nicholas 🙂 so glad you liked it.
Your poem so well suits diverse situations — one of those wonderful pieces of universal poetry that speaks to the heart and mind on many levels.
Thanks for participating in the Friday Night Music Prompt.
My Pleasure, Lorraine ❤️