The Blessing
THE BLESSING
We may choose
Among seven directions
Of travel and exploration
Before, behind, left or right
Above or below, or the one
That is less travelled
The inner journey
My heart glows
To see your resolve
To explore them all
But let us not overlook
The eighth direction
The one over which
We have no control
– Inexorable time
I am powerless
To stay your journey
Your choices are yours
Even that tragic eighth
Yet may at least give
My heartfelt blessing
That you will always
Enjoy seven gifts
Marvellous Mondays
Tremendous Tuesdays
Wonderful Wednesdays
Thrilling Thursdays
Fabulous Fridays
Stupendous Saturdays
Stunning Sundays
In sum, my love
Wish-fulfilling weeks
Forevermore
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Thanks to Francina for “Marvellous Mondays”.
Posted on September 17, 2013, in Poetry, Writing and tagged Children, Friendship, Gifts, Life, Love, Suicide, Time. Bookmark the permalink. 23 Comments.
Ben Naga 
This is so nice 🙂
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Thank you kindly. I am glad you like it.
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A most perfect poem. Wishing you a filling week too.
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What can I say
Following such a comment
Apart from “You too”?
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🙂
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Such a beautiful, wishful and gentle poem, Ben, with a touch of subtle sadness in the aftertones.
and thank you for mentioning my blog 🙂 I love it when creativity inspires creativity 🙂
have a wonderful week.
groetjes, Francina
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You too. Thank you for your kind words.
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A beautiful poem, Ben, thanks for sharing (I’m so behind on reading blogs) and I love all the weekday sayings at the end..I do that a lot on facebook! 🙂 Take care, Lauren
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I’m sorry, but you lost me here. “I do that a lot on facebook!” You do a lot of what?
And thank you for your appreciation of the poem. 🙂 I just thought it might chime with your post about your daughter flying the nest.
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Your poem perfectly chimed, Ben, thanks and on fb, I write…Have a Marvelous Monday or Terrific Tuesday or a Wacky Wednesday, etc….a lot..I’v always done that; it’s just kind of fun and sorry I wasn’t clear. As you can see, my mind is elsewhere! 🙂 Have a great evening!
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As you, sister.
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Lovely 🙂
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Thank you so much, Miss Audrey. Would I send this blessing to you? But of course. 🙂
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Wonderfully crafted poem, Ben!
This is a blessing from your pen.
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Thank you. May this blessing be upon you also
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Very lovely, this one, and comforting – another to read over and over.
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Wishing you too
“Wish-fulfilling weeks
Forevermore”
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An inspired way of looking at life.
The end is always a touch dismaying but must eventually be faced.
Maybe it will be more than we have ever imagined.
A make believe of true wonder.
Until then take thrills from your wish fulfilling weeks forevermore.
I know I will try to do the same with love. ❤ 🙂
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I think I remember quite specifically having a couple of people in mind when composing this piece, although it came out being universal.
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It is so filled with generosity and love. A positive message, yes, for all who listen.
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As advertised: a blessing, a gift. Not to say that there are never moments when I love cats, dogs and birds while despairing of people.
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The cats, birds, dogs & other creatures of nature & instinct are often more giving & understanding. Also, more snugly I find. People as a rule cause more despair. But I do enjoy the interaction with the more loving of humans, filled with sensitivity. If you love animals you are heading in the best direction to achieve a closeness to human perfection and are wanted more. 😀
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Onward then. 😀
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