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August 12, 2021
By margaretjames268 BRONZE, Charlottesville, Virginia
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margaretjames268 BRONZE, Charlottesville, Virginia
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"We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it." - Rick Warren<br /> "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." - Warren Buffett

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I am here! I am here!

Take a single step with your mind.

Let it fly on its unseen wings,

For it is too far for your feet to go.

Those who have flown with the Lastavica,

They are ministers to the world.

Angels walk among us.

They fly with unseen wings.

I am here! I am here!

Let your mind soar as the Lastavica,

And partake of the joys therein.

© Margaret J., Charlottesville, Virginia

The author's comments:

This poem was inspired by Michael O'Brien's novel Island of the World. "Lastavica" is the Croatian word for the "Swallow". In the book, the swallows have gifts to give, and, when touched by one, you are given the responsibility to help others.

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Itsmaanya_25 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 14 2021 at 5:19 am
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Loved it :)
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on Aug. 13 2021 at 5:07 pm
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Very thought-provoking and lovely. Keep up the creatin'! I love your posts. ;)) :D <3