Cradled always gently in the palm of time
life is but a bubble of water afloat
fleeting, ephemeral and evanescent
often leaving some thirsting for ever more
ever moving, ever changing, ne’er stagnant
giving joy, also grief; so what if it’s brief!
Written for David’s W3.
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I love the bubbles my grandkids blow. ❤️
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That proves the kid inside you is still alive! 😀❤️
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Haha! That’s a great thing to read. 🥰😀
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Perfect analogy for life Punam ❤️
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Radhika, thanks so much. ❤️
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So brilliant Punam💕
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Mich, thank you! ❤️
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The words transport me! True that life is brief but oh what an experience!!
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Indeed, Val! What an experience! Thank you.
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I love this metaphor, it is whimsical but at the same time rather grounded.
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Delighted, Heather! Thank you. ❤️
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You’re welcome.
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Wonderful analogy. It is like a bubble, ephemeral.
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Thanks, Merril. 😊
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You’re very welcome, Punam!
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Love the imagery.
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Thanks so much, VJ.
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Welcome
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no matter if its brief, one way or another life’s a giving thief.
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So it is, Sean! Couldn’t agree more.
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Brief but overflowing. The bubble is a good metaphor. (K)
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Yes, overflowing! Thanks, Kerfe.
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Cute poem ❤ Reminded me of my (late) brother, who always used to say, "Life is about quality over quantity!"
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I agree with your (late) brother. Thanks a lot, Sylvia. ❤️
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Brief but beautiful! 🌈
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Thank you! ❤️
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you popped illusion and the bubble here! love it Punam!💖💖👏👏
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So sorry, Cindy!
Thanks a bunch. 😊💖
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Such a lovely picture and poem, Punam. Awesome 👍🏽
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Thanks a lot, Kamal. 💖
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Welcome Punam.
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Punam – I love this – and I love how that last line suits the brevity of the poem itself so well!
❤
David
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David, thank you so much! ❤️
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Bubbles and life, so much fun. Lovely, Punam. ❤️
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Jeff, thanks a lot. ❤️
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Punam,
I just want to let you know that this week’s W3 is now live:
Much love,
David
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Thanks, David.
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❤ Punam ❤
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❤️🤗
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Hi, Punam!
I just want to let you know that your W3 poetry prompt is now live:
Enjoy 😀
~David
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Hey David! Thanks so much. 👍🏼😊
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Beautiful! ❤
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Thanks, Cheryl. ❤️ I so appreciate your taking out time to read my poems. 💖
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