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 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.
Moving Poems 
What a gorgeous, gorgeous take on the prompt. Thank you for this.
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Thank you, whimsy
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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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Thank you, Bjorn – the soul remains where love reigns.
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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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Thank you, Mary
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In a way, yes ~ I love your conclusion Shirley ~ Thanks for joining us ~
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Thank you, Grace. It’s a pleasure to be here.
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Happy thought
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True, those memories will live on. I like your take on the question, Shirley.
Gayle ~
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Thank you for reading, Gayle.
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Ah yes, that immortality we all hope for, and it is assured.
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Thank you, Rosemary.
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Gorgeous. To live in the memories and hearts of those we love – that is truly the best!
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Thank you for reading.
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“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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Thanks for kind words, Abhra.
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Shirley, this poem flows with your genuine beauty…a touching closing, too.
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Thank you, Hannah. I so appreciate your words.
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I love the twist of the ending and very real. Memory is such an important part of being human.
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Thank you.
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Ah.. yes.. an eternal
now born iN eYes
Love.. again
through
out
ages..
Loving
eYes stay now
everforevernow..:)
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Thanks, Katie. You can’t return if you never leave, right?
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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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I believe we both go and stay. The eye of the soul knows no time or space but knows all 🙂
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SMiLes again..
i second
now
that..;)
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