Saturday, November 25, 2017

Gratitude--By Tina Barnt--United States

Gratitude

Violet-blue Canterbury Bells
spread across the splintered fence,

remind me of the way
your hand easily rested on mine
after we found a moment of laughter
in such an occasion of sadness--

others may leave,
but I will always have you.

Tina Barnt has been writing poems for the last twenty-four years. She finds them to be peaceful, yet challenging. She teaches grammar and composition at Western Kentucky University.

2 comments:

  1. Such a touching poem, Tina. Thank you for your contribution.

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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  2. Indeed, we should be grateful to those that stay with and by us.Great piece,Tina.

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