She handles it
carefully
gently
The feather down
and gossamer layers
cradle it
She’s unpacked
Yesterday
The weight
almost comforting
As it settles
on her shoulders
Copyright © 2018 Penny Wilson
*My upcoming move has made me reflect upon what we drag with us through life. The gloom of yesterday, often self-inflicted upon us today.
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Penny Wilson is a freelance writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for Counseling Directory .org, Introvert Dear .com, and WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in on line journals, such as, Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society and All Poetry .com Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 by Z Publishing. She is currently working on her first novel. You can find more of her writings on her blog at: https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ and follow her on Twitter @pennywilson123.
I can’t find truer words than Minnesota Prairie Roots posted.
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Yes! Thank you!
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🙂 Thank you!
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Bravo to one of my favorite writers! I kove this piece ☺❤
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Aww, thank you, Walt! And you are one of mine! ❤
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You’re very welcome, and thank you! ☺
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So true. Experiences past weave into our lives. Lovely piece, Penny.
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Thank you!
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Love this write Penny. I am so glad that I have found your page. Dorinda had tweeted it and I jumped at a chance to look. I’m glad that I did. Have a wonderful day.
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You are so kind Antony! I just had a brief look at your blog and followed as well. Thank you for the visit and the follow! I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful writing! ❤
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