She does not know if she will ever fly
or be like the bird long pinioned
whose wings no longer give her flight
but keeps the world beyond her reach
like raindrops on the window pane
Will she be the lady tied fast with ropes
to the bow of the sailing ship
to briefly raise her upturned arms
and reach beyond the waves
to touch the horizon’s slip
Can she be free of her pinioned wings
and be feathered of color once more
in the childlike quest to reach and dream
will she ever fly to distant shores
Or will she drown in the expanse
of salt licked foam brine
and find no purchase to hold her
Until her wings are pinioned no more
and she spreads her arms again
to once more find her soul can soar
removed of all its’ fetters
She will ride sun rays and moon beams
threaded brilliant with tiny stars
in the sky she can thus be with them
for it will only then be true
she will know she can surely fly
Ā© June 2016
Renee Espriu
Image Taken From Morgue File & Digitized by Myself
reneejustturtleflight.com 
A beautiful verse of hope. Love the image if the moonbeam threaded with stars.
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Thank You. I feel always hopeful and that through all the changes there have been that hope remains a constant.
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Dear poetess I sure do it’s https//:albinophoenix@WordPress.com
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Thank You for responding.
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It gave me a chance to read more of your beautiful workā”
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This reminds me that you will never know what you are capable of, until you try and soar above the sky. One’s wings will become stronger through time.
Hope you are well Renee.
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I do feel better with each passing day. My confidence is returning with my writing and art. Thank You!
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That choice lies solely within each of us…to have “pinioned” wings or not. I can relate…it takes some courage to put yourself out there and open those wings. Lovely and heartfelt, Renee.
Hey, I like the bright, new look over here with the pretty “wallpaper.” Hope you’re still feeling well.
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Thank you for your kind words, Gayle. Yes, I have tried to change up/lighten the space a bit. I am doing better each day and still adjusting to life as it is now. Saw your granddaughter on FB. What a darling little girl. š
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Glad to hear that you continue to do well, Renee. Mira is a darling girl…so sweet and lots of fun to play with! š
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Beautiful verse and photo, Renee. I believe we are kindred spirits. Thank you so much for finding me so I could find you right back! Fly high, my friend!
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Thank You Laura. I love what you are doing with your art and that you are not afraid to try just about anything in order to create a piece. I have to stretch a little more and remember how it felt to create as a young girl before adults started telling me not to go outside the lines. I admire you for feeling free enough to not only fly but to soar. š
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Aww, thanks so much, Renee. Trust me, it took me over a year – nearly two now – to get to the point where I’m starting to feel free in my art. I find art to be really therapeutic in these crazy times, and I hope you will, too. Let your passion lead you, and let me know if you there’s anything I can help you with. The art community here is so wonderful and I have had soo much help from so many people. It’s really a huge blessing in my life. I hope it will be in yours too! You are quite a talented poet! I used to love to write poetry too. We seem to have a lot in common.
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Thank you Laura. I will remember the offer and if I have questions will ask. You are gracious to offer to answer. Yes, my writing and my art are something that is much needed for my soul and spirit. š
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Renee I see you have been very busy here writing while I have been gardening.. I love your background of butterflies also.. I will be back here tomorrow to read and catch up my friend..
Love also your new logo picture..
And your Poem is superb Renee..
you are the last call of the day my friend, but will be my first call tomorrow afternoon..
Love and Blessings
Sue ā¤
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Perhaps busy for me but I so love to look at your gardening achievements. Now that is work for sure. But so good to be outside in the sun with all those wonderful veggies and such. I do miss it somewhat but now is the time for my writing and art for sure. Thank You! xoxo
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Yes do keep writing and creating Renee.. I spent yesterday in the garden, this morning in the kitchen with a mountain of berries, raspberries, strawberries and redcurrents… Now the weekly wash is brought in, the clouds are beginning to gather, Lunch is over, so its feet up with good conversations with my WP friends š Have a Wonderful day Renee xxx ā¤
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Your poetry is exquisite Renee.
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You are very kind. It has always filled my soul and raised my spirits to write.
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