I lay me down
look up at skies
no end in view
before my eyes.
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Just perfect blue
or so it seems
my lying here
with just my dreams.
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Worries gone
they’ve disappeared
There’s only now
without the fears.
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If I might wish
and make it so
my peaceful state
to grow and grow.
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Then I will rise
renewed ’til when
I lay me down
and dream again.
~ Penny L Howe, 2013
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A most happy weekend everyone,
~ Penny
The Why About This 
Great poem Penny! One of my favorite things to do on a warm, sunny day is lay in the grass and watch the clouds drift by. 🙂
Sigh, me too LuAnn, always has been, even as a little girl, could lay there for hours! 🙂
Beautiful picture and poem. It’s not easy sometimes though to rise above what tethers us.
Hi Emmy. Thank you. No it’s not always easy. In fact some days (months,years) its so (damn) hard that you don’t think you can make it through. But you can. You really can Emmy (and you deserve to), never forget that, and that you aren’t alone, dear friend! xo
Thank you for that . 🙂
You’re welcome Emmy, spoken truly! 🙂 xx
Now that sounds like happiness! 🙂
Hi Debby, thank you! One of my favorite things to do as a young girl! 🙂 xo
Beautiful words, Penny! Have a great rest of your weekend! xx
Hi Lauren, thank you dear friend! Have company from abroad right now, time is extra hectic, but maybe this week a little better and I can actually visit! Thank you, (re: the poem) I believe I felt that same way as a little girl! 🙂 xo
Well, enjoy your company, Penny, that’s exciting and try to find time to relax (hehe), too! Just so you know, my last post from the 17th is about my first book being launched…I haven’t written since then, but that’s been taking up my time and it’s so exciting! Anyway, just visit when you can and many hugs to you, also! xx
Congratulations Lauren. On my way over now! 🙂 xo
Oh, just come on over later when you have time. I just wanted to share! 🙂
Too late, I came, I saw and of course I bought, silly you! 🙂 xoxoxo
You are efficient, my friend, and thank you soooo much! 🙂 I would hug you if I could! 🙂 I hope you enjoy it, also! xoxo
🙂 🙂 🙂 I consider myself thoroughly hugged, thank you! 🙂
You’re welcome, Penny, and have a wonderful day and visit with your company! Thanks again! xoxo 🙂
Wow! Beautiful, my friend! Thanks for inspiring us today!
Hi Jake, thank you, always my pleasure to please others! Have a relaxing and blessed weekend! 🙂
This is lovely Penny
Thank you Celestine. Sometimes it is nice to convey a thought with simple words, and the kids (here) love to read them (bonus for me!). Hope your having an excellent weekend! 🙂
Beautiful Penny, have a very enjoyable weekend my wonderful friend!
Hi Ute, thanks so dear and special friend of mine! I will and you also, much love to you! xo
A lovely, positive poem. Great to read first thing in the morning!
Hi Chris, thank you. Cheery thoughts in the morning are always a good thing for us!
Sweet and a fabulous photo. Wish you a great weekend too:)
Hi Padmini, thank you dear friend, an especially good one for you! 🙂 xo
Lovely Penny. 🙂
Hi Nancy, thank you my friend, I hope your weekend is going splendidly for you! 🙂 xo
A great pov of the sky!
And – nice thoughts in your poetry.
Happy weekend to you my dear neighbor friend!
xo 🙂 🙂 xo
Come and join me! The view is great! 🙂 Have the bestest weekend with your loving family RoSy! 🙂 xo
Oh – that would be nice!
Went to Fright Fest at Six Flags last weekend & planning to leave in a few minutes for another haunted adventure this evening. Tonight – we’re headed to a historical place in the area for a haunted tour & whatever else they have going on there. I guess we’ll find out. This will be our first time ever going there.
xo 🙂 🙂 xo
eeeeewwwww! Scawy, very scawy! Good Luck, come back whole! But have tons of fun!!! 🙂 xo
Hello Penny…
Just to begin: happy friday… 😉
I love your poem… very well written
I enjoyed the title; the circular structure and felt quite overwhelmed by the infinite presence of that cozy blue sky above you…
Keep looking up because the essential answers rest in heaven (an maybe also the main questions)…
Hugs to you my friend…
Aquileana 🙂
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Thank you Aquileana! I believe you are correct! All questions are found up there in the heavens! Affection, warm hugs and the best-est weekend to you! 🙂
AnElephantCant always be foolish
Although he knows that is often how he seems
So to get rid of his tears
And worries and fears
He lays himself down beside Penny and dreams
Maybe not as idyllic as the Med. but it is a beautiful fall day here and the view is gorgeous and the weather lovely! What a day for a daydream! xo
Excellent poem Penny. Thanks for sharing it with us
How lovely! ♥
Have a great weekend my dear friend! Lots of love
Have a great weekend Penny 🙂