just another day

love doesn't take a holiday

Holiday Mondays
and sometimes Sundays
come and go
in the blink of an eye.
but somehow,
you remain.

through
fire and rain
broken bones
twisted hearts,
tears,
and me --

just another day
another bruise,
another scar,
another hurdle
you're still here,
and so am I.

for this,
I am thankful.
this day
and all the
afters
to come.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend. Each new day is a opportunity fr us. I try to keep positive face for the children. I work retail as a manager. No holiday for retail. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much.

[aLittlePain]

Holidays are tough, even now those long ago memories linger. Makes you grateful for the new memories. R xo

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for understanding. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

We don't want to forget certain things. We want to hold them sacred. On any day...even if it is just another day. Lots of emotion packed in this one, KL. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks a lot for visiting.:)

[Lorry]

A time to truly give thanks, both for what we have and for what we no longer have, as well as the millions of fragments in between. Each new day is more lessons learned on what to be truly grateful for. Inspiring words KL.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I love that.:)

[Papaya]

Holidays can be hard because memories flood back but they can also create a strong bond between two people who realize their good fortune. They have each other.

[Lyn Anderson]

I am thankful for all the Thanksgivings since him. But especially this one.:)

[Papaya]

Awww. :)
That makes my heart mushy.
I hope you had a good one!

[Paul Bell]

Nothing better than a good man everyday of your life.
Holidays a bonus of course.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate it. Gotta run, otherwise I would have posted my funny.:)

[Inject Positivity]

Love surely never takes a holiday... And life is still a beautiful journey each and everyday, combined with pain and peace, and as long as we are here our gratitude will take us through... a beautiful write... Love finds wings with appreciation of life...

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. I really do appreciate your stopping by.

[barleygirl]

I have been hearing the song "fire & rain" lately, which makes me want to use that line in a poem . . . it's one of the most expressive phrases ever written. I like the way your message is written in an everyday tone. Altho you name some of the ups & downs of everyday life, it isn't a statement filled with drama. Instead it's just the simple appreciation of steady acceptance, which we all long for in life (((HUGS))) One of your best expressions of the comfort in your present loving situation.

[Lyn Anderson]

I am honoured. I know you prefer a rhyme.:) But yes, sometimes simple is best. :)

[barleygirl]

It's not that I prefer rhyme when reading poetry. I'm just addicted to rhyming when I write. I love your free form becuz it's NOT anything like the way my mind works -- refreshing!

[Lyn Anderson]

I see. I generally accidentally rhyme sometimes unless I am following a particular form, which is why I like yours!

[James]

Oh, I love this. Through good times and bad, "fire and rain" Just a good expression. Outstanding.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for appreciating my romantic side.

[Einstein Noodle]

gratitude for life is the basis for more love than before ..i enjoy the warmth and simple language in this love story ... through it all eh!? nice one KL
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

Simple says it best when love isn't complicated. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

yes indeed!!! love it!!