It is so nice to be
Able to fit pleasantly
With those we so often see
Even if we don't agree
We don't have to
Tell them so
It's better that
They do not know.
There is little chance
Of changing them.
They are rock
From root to stem.
So we just listen
If we must
And we know there is
No changing us.
Lucille Falk Miller (c) 1/6/2010
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Yes. Here is the wisdom we wait interminable years to acquire, perfectly prosed. Amazing. Honored to meet your virtual acquaintence!
ReplyDeleteI am honored that my home has been blessed and graced by this poem being composed under its roof, as, while Lucy was writing, her daughter was making wonderful music with our Dolce Quartet (Cello - Lucy's daughter, Bassoon, Clarinet, and Flute or Piano- myself.
ReplyDeletePlease keep going on these, Lucy. These are really good! - Love, Laura