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Every day is a gift
a present received
without need of recompense
or future penury
a solitary thing wrapped in love
a realization each life
has a limited number of days
and each exquisite one
is to be cherished.
© by Ron Stewart.
Used with the author's permission.
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Ron Stewart is a retired airline pilot who started writing poetry in the early '90s. The author of two self-published poetry collections and two cookbooks, his work has been published in a variety of magazines and journals and has won several awards. Ron lives in Kilworth, a small village outside London, Ontario, with his wife of 50+ years, his dog Calliope, and cat Penelope. An environmentalist long before that term became popular, Ron's family refers to him as "the compost cop."
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Levispoet:
Lovely poem, Ron, so simple and clear and graceful.
Posted 03/06/2023 09:58 AM
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Anastasia:
Even a bad day has something good in itif nothing else, I can go to bed and try again tomorrow!
Posted 03/05/2023 05:23 PM
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Lori Levy:
A great reminder to appreciate each day.
Posted 03/05/2023 04:09 PM
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CamilleBalla:
I love your little House of Poetry. Yes, everyday is a gift. Your gift offers the gift of this awareness to many. Thank you.
Posted 03/05/2023 12:06 PM
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cork:
I will love this day.
Posted 03/05/2023 10:19 AM
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JanetRuth:
Suddenly I feel incredibly blessed and wealthy! thank-you!
Posted 03/05/2023 08:07 AM
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