Tell me, please, where do you dwell?
Is it between soundbites and currency
struggling to find your place, your very breath
at the edges of the life you were meant to live?
Is it between the messy earthly imperfection
and heavenly crystalline perfection just out of reach
or do you dwell in between
the inhalations of your child, each breath a reminder
that time is slipping by much too fast?
As for me, I dwell in the fairy-tale pages of books,
where the printed words are often faded
or missing altogether, the corners turned down
to mark a special place.
I walk the borders of my land there,
the edge of my gown damp from the cold winter ground,
my home, a ruined keep, a dark smudge against the grey sky.
The hawks have fled this place
and there are rumors that a golden dragon has begun to stir.
It’s time to put away the pretty gowns
and don the tarnished armor I dropped so carelessly long ago,
this is where I dwell, in this realm of words and lines,
a place worth fighting for.
Tell me, please, where do you dwell?

A modern day castle (secret passages and all!), Casa Loma, located in the heart of Toronto, Ontario.
I dwell between the stars and the sea, shadows of comets
flashing across the deep green waters
Listening to the music that vibrates in the
soul of my universe.
The repetition of the waves on snarled rock and
sandy beach
The gulls and orcas that sing in the choir
sounding mellifluous
Guide me home…..a space traveller.
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Again, poetry is in the air – thank you for sharing your words and delicious chai tea with me, Mom!
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Absolutely lovely.
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Thank you for stopping by, I’m so glad you enjoyed this piece!
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WOW Kimberlee, that was truly deep and beautiful! You really have a gift for prose.
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I treasure comments like these, thank you so much!
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sweet!
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So nice to see your words here, I’m glad you enjoyed my fairy-tale poem!
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Absolutjy profond and captivating. Time to write a book. Have a great evening my dear friend and neighbour
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I am always happy to read and hear that you enjoyed something I’ve written – going to “Bright Nights” this evening in the park was inspiring…I will be posting another poem soon!
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Brilliant piece of poetry, Kim. The question will lead towards the realm but along the way rich imagery and perceptions compels one to think.
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Thank you (again!) for leaving such lovely words for me to contemplate, it means a lot, Amitav!
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Most welcome. It’s my pleasure to read such beautiful poetry. Different realms where thoughts are wondrous.
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Thank you so much! I hope this note finds you well…
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Lovely!
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Thank you so much, I appreciate you stopping by!
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My pleasure, Kim!
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I’ve missed so many of your wonderful posts during my hiatus. It is a treat to catch up though.
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I’m doing the same, there are so many good posts out there and I’m hoping to catch up but then my reader starts to fill up again – it’s a lovely project…
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