Up and up I reach so high
further than the mighty sky
further than the eagle soars
further than we’ve been before.
Up and up I reach to see
the universe can’t hide from me.
I’ll not abide, nor subside
’til my quest has opened wide
the “Why of This” so deep inside.
I must seek so I will know
these are seeds that I shall sow.
With this journey that I take
on the ‘morrow we may wake –
to golden, brighter, better, days
where good things will come our way!
But until that day arrives
upward, onward I will strive!
-Penny L Howe, 2013
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Stay cool everyone, hang in there, believe in yourself and go for it, remember to make a positive difference while you achieve – Pay it forward, a win-win solution for everyone!
Much love to you,
~ Penny
The Why About This 
Powerful words all wrapped up tight in imagery. Very, very nice – thanks so much for sharing!
Never stop reaching propels us to go on! 🙂
Absolutely Debby, never stop! 🙂
This is what I admire so about you Penny, within your lovely poetry are so many messages for us to contemplate, gently pushing us to be the very best, as you are. 🙂
Thank you dearest friend. Just how I feel about life and things and of course my fellow humans! 🙂 xo
Thanks for always keeping us inspired & motivated!
xo 🙂 🙂 xo
Hi RoSy! Crazy busy here, but always time to inspire and motivate – most especially those who are very special … hint, hint! 🙂 xo
AnElephantCant hide his delight
Although he does already know it
When Penny takes pen
And writes words again
She is a wonderfully gifted and beautiful poet
Thank you! It was great fun to write this simply put poem. I felt it suited a little girl flying her kite so high! 🙂 xO
I really like the way the words just slide off the tongue with this. With a message that is easy to see, easy to catch hold of, easy to go with the flow.
Thank you Penny. Have a great day, and hugs to you and your family
Thanks Alastair, a simple style that children really enjoy reading (at least the one’s here, lol) and I’ve discovered I do too! You also a wonderful evening and Excellent Sunday with your children my dear friend! 🙂 xo
Thank you. I look forward to getting them back tomorrow 🙂
Reading these out loud is very good as well. Helps with rhythm. Enjoy your weekend
Love the emotions in this one…my only criticism is that I was looking for a simile with the kite and didn’t find one. However, so very well done…I love it! 🙂
Hi Kev. You’re right, I guess it was a “hidden simile”) 🙂 Apart from the fun, I think we fly kites because we feel the need (early on) to see how high they will go, and of course the ability to keep them up there as high as possible! Just like life’s pursuits – the kite, representative of our passions /challenges to reach for the unknown and success. Thanks so much for your very kind thoughts, happy weekend to you! 🙂
And to you! 🙂
Thank you – so much – I shall! 🙂
[ Smiles ] Thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry with your followers on WordPress.
Hi Renard, thank you dear friend, for your very lovely compliment! I wish you a most relaxing and enjoyable weekend! 🙂 xx
[ Smiles ] Many happy returns, dear one!