she wanted to take
a spin around the moon
and see the stars while
her skin was still smooth
others told her she shouldn’t
wait too long, before she
would turn into a spinster
but she chose her own path
and followed her heart
- Written for dVerse Quadrille #207: Poem Spin Cycle
Good for her, better to take a spin around the moon when young! Follow your heart! Great advice and poem.
ReplyDeleteThanks Di.
DeleteI hope her dream comes true.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Thanks for reading.
DeleteAnd that's the best path to follow, your own heart.
ReplyDeleteThanks Grace.
DeleteFollow your heart it always knows the way no matter the age - Truedessa
ReplyDeleteThank you Truedessa.
DeleteI’m happy she chose her own path.☺️
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading Melissa.
DeletePoetry of real meaning, a quiet thought
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThe moon is always there for you to follow.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. Thanks for reading.
DeleteGood for her to know her own mind and heart and to follow it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Merril.
DeleteA delightful poem! The universe can be accessed through the human heart. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan.
DeleteBrava for her AND the fine poet who captured her. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThank you Ron.
DeleteI think she oughta go as many times as she pleases, whatever her age! Happy for her delighted spin.
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Thanks de.
DeleteLove how you created a character who is so easy to identify with and root for in so few words! I feel that she will continue to follow her heart long after her skin loses its smoothness.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kim.
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