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I’m going to
buy an orchard
and pick
fruit, waving flies away.
I’ll wear a
straw hat
and a
sleeveless shirt.
I’m going to
garden
and bake
pies—
thick ones,
full of hearty chunks of tart fruit.
And I am
going to walk in the evenings,
when it’s
still light,
after grilled
chicken and sliced tomatoes.
And I’m
going to forgive myself
when I remember
all the things I never did.
© 2013
Jennifer Wagner
sounds like you have a wonderful list of things to do...i would love the pies and tomatoes...smiles...love the close...that...is def important....do what you can, while you can
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely, Jennifer. There's a feisty serenity to the piece that is so sweet. I love it!
ReplyDeleteNo one can do everything, but grilled chicken and tomato slices sounds like a marvelous start.
ReplyDeleteSuch an enjoyable read, Jennifer, and timely, timely...
ReplyDeleteForgiving ourselves is key...we often talk about forgiving others but we rarely forgive ourselves. I have always wondererd why that is...
ReplyDeleteI really, really like this!
ReplyDeleteTake me with you!!! This is my new favorite of yours - what a perfect summer poem and a portrait of peace.
ReplyDeleteI like your direction and determination here Jennifer. A really nice piece of writing.
ReplyDeletethis was lovely..i like the connection to nature and the closing lines are perfect:
ReplyDelete"And I’m going to forgive myself
when I remember all the things I never did."
So, a lot of things in the 'To-Do' list. Now, better start it one at a time. ;)
ReplyDeleteWell, I reckon if we ever did do everything we ever wanted to do, we didn't want to do enough :-)
ReplyDeleteNice one. Enjoyed your words.
Can I come over too? I'll bring wine...
ReplyDeletelovely thoughts.sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love them too...niice ♥:)!!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, that last line is 'killer good.' It blew me away. Yes, all the things one says one is going to do and doesn't could fill a book, right?
ReplyDeleteSo today I am.....just going to take a walk!! (And read/write poetry) LOL.
Oh yes, very good things to do ... and a lovely poem too.
ReplyDeleteWow, such a beautiful thing to do...
ReplyDeleteLove the ending - too often we live in regret. Forgiveness, especially to ourselves, is definitely the way to inner peace.
ReplyDeleteOh Maude! (my version of OMG). POETRY. I'll be by with the pickup to carry you to the fields. I love poetry born in real life with ordinary words singing brilliantly. Well done, Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a superb ending to this lovely poem!
ReplyDeleteA poem of intentions. Can I have a piece of the grilled chicken?
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem!Now you don't need to do any of it..it's done:)
ReplyDeleteA nice optimistic poem that gives a sensual description of a relaxed life in the midst of nature. And forgiving ourselves is the wisest decision we can ever make. It makes us happier as people.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ending Jennifer ~ May we always remember those times and walk and live each day to the fullest ~
ReplyDeleteLovely, especially your ending--I think this is what we do as we get older if we are lucky!
ReplyDeleteLast verse says it all.
ReplyDeleteI love all those plans, especially the grilled chicken and tomato slices!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou will do all of those things on day:)
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile the poem is beautiful.
This really makes me smile, and I can sure relate to it. What a surprise ending!
ReplyDeleteNicely done, with a delightfully surprising ending.
ReplyDeleteMadeleine Begun Kane
You can say that again, Jennifer! One often reflects on the 'what if's' with a little amusement and a little regret! Nicely!
ReplyDeleteHank
Love this...it may become my mantra....Thanks
ReplyDeletelove your texture-y poem! such a delcious way to live. and the voice is natural and flowing.
ReplyDeleteBon Chance!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like quite the beautiful existence to me :) I love it.
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