Would I Return

to soar on wing of eagle skimming forest pine…

March 23, 2024

1 minute

A prompt by Adhra for d’verse – poets pub
So today I ask this question to you – do you want to reborn as who you are? Do you think you could come back like a bird? What would you be looking for if you come back?

Would I Return
Would I return where once I trod
this mortal stage of transitory breath

to soar on wing of eagle skimming forest pine
that nestle with the verdant heath

or glide with dolphin grace in oceans
deep and free of earthly woe

these antics, tho’ romantically ideal
are not in me

this soul will not return

because
in love
I will abide

And never leave.

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26 responses to “Would I Return”

whimsygizmo

February 3, 2016 at 5:44 pm

What a gorgeous, gorgeous take on the prompt. Thank you for this.

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ShirleyB

February 3, 2016 at 7:43 pm

Thank you, whimsy

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Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

February 3, 2016 at 9:29 pm

Oh I love this take.. to be there in memory… the best way to remain… I think sometimes romantic ideals are too common…

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ShirleyB

February 3, 2016 at 9:45 pm

Thank you, Bjorn – the soul remains where love reigns.

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Mary

February 3, 2016 at 11:50 pm

I like this. We will indeed (hopefully) live a long time in the memories of those who have loved us. I cherish this hope as well.

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1. ShirleyB
  
  February 4, 2016 at 1:32 am
  
  Thank you, Mary
  
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Grace

February 4, 2016 at 1:14 am

In a way, yes ~ I love your conclusion Shirley ~ Thanks for joining us ~

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1. ShirleyB
  
  February 4, 2016 at 1:33 am
  
  Thank you, Grace. It’s a pleasure to be here.
  
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georgeplace2013

February 4, 2016 at 1:18 am

Happy thought

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Bodhirose

February 4, 2016 at 1:38 am

True, those memories will live on. I like your take on the question, Shirley.
Gayle ~

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ShirleyB

February 4, 2016 at 1:43 am

Thank you for reading, Gayle.

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Snakypoet (Rosemary Nissen-Wade)

February 4, 2016 at 2:08 am

Ah yes, that immortality we all hope for, and it is assured.

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ShirleyB

February 4, 2016 at 2:22 am

Thank you, Rosemary.

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kanzensakura

February 4, 2016 at 2:27 am

Gorgeous. To live in the memories and hearts of those we love – that is truly the best!

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1. ShirleyB
  
  February 5, 2016 at 12:26 am
  
  Thank you for reading.
  
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Abhra

February 4, 2016 at 4:07 pm

“because
in loved ones’ memories
I will abide” You win my heart with this. Thank you for joining my prompt – sorry took longer to visit you.

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1. ShirleyB
  
  February 5, 2016 at 12:26 am
  
  Thanks for kind words, Abhra.
  
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Hannah Gosselin

February 4, 2016 at 6:21 pm

Shirley, this poem flows with your genuine beauty…a touching closing, too.

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ShirleyB

February 5, 2016 at 12:27 am

Thank you, Hannah. I so appreciate your words.

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navasolanature

February 5, 2016 at 11:06 am

I love the twist of the ending and very real. Memory is such an important part of being human.

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ShirleyB

February 5, 2016 at 12:29 pm

Thank you.

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katiemiafrederick

February 6, 2016 at 5:50 am

Ah.. yes.. an eternal
now born iN eYes
Love.. again
through
out
ages..
Loving
eYes stay now
everforevernow..:)

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1. ShirleyB
  
  February 6, 2016 at 11:54 am
  
  Thanks, Katie. You can’t return if you never leave, right?
  
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  1. katiemiafrederick
    
    February 6, 2016 at 2:10 pm
    
    SMiLes.. No time in heaven now beyond infinity.. Beyond fire.. All time in hell as infinity.. To fully understand this one must go to both places in different nows.. The lesSon of eternity now.. Some folks call it the dark night of the soul or meeting Karma and the God of nature allthatis face to face.. For me at least.. Yes the adventure one Lifenow.. finding no time now as eternal in heaven and the anti-now.. In the other place.. That question can inspire a novel.. my friend.. Thanks.. I’ll finish the rest of it.. On my blog.. wInks.. Just for fun..:)
    
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ShirleyB

February 6, 2016 at 2:17 pm

I believe we both go and stay. The eye of the soul knows no time or space but knows all 🙂

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1. katiemiafrederick
  
  February 6, 2016 at 4:01 pm
  
  SMiLes again..
  i second
  now
  that..;)
  
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