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Legacy

https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/2026/04/friday-writings-222-legacies.html

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I am not concerned with what I may leave behind

But rather what I make of today –

How I am to people

What I may make them feel –

If anything at all –

Either is fine

I do not expect many years to come

But I would like what I am gifted to be light and with room to grow

To end in a better place inside from where I began and dwelled in for far too long

I would like to go gently into the night

And turn my dreams and wishes into stars

A light, untouchable, but seen.

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24 responses to “Legacy”

  1. jcosmo Avatar
    jcosmo

    What a wonderful legacy that would be. Beautiful writing, thank you for sharing it.

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    1. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      Thank you!

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  2. jcosmo Avatar
    jcosmo

    A new blog – WordPress – are you shifting house?

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    1. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      Have posted on both blogger and WP – am seeing how it works out! Thank you for noticing 🙂

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  3. Rosemary Nissen-Wade Avatar
    Rosemary Nissen-Wade

    I think your light has always been visible – though perhaps there were times when you felt you were sharing only darkness. In any case, this lovely poem is full of sweetness and hope, along with your usual honesty and dignity. Applause!

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  4. jaerose37 Avatar
    jaerose37

    Thank you very much Rosemary (your poems and support have been a light in the journey)

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  5. kim881 Avatar
    kim881

    This poem is so positive, Jae, and the final lines are beautiful. I’m glad you’re on WordPress with a fresh new look.

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    1. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      Thank you Kim

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      1. kim881 Avatar
        kim881

        You’re welcome, Jae.

  6. lillian Avatar
    lillian

    I love the happiness, calm, and positivity of this! Might you add a link somewhere to dVerse? https://dversepoets.com

    Glad to see you here and happy that you posted to dVerse today!

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    1. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      I will add the link – thank you Lillian – thank you

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  7. shaun tenzenmen Avatar
    shaun tenzenmen

    All our legacies will likely be forgotten, very few have made it through 4 or 5 thousand years. So we may as well live in the now.

    Nice write Jae 👏

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    1. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      Absolutely- thank you Shaun

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  8. Sunra Rainz Avatar
    Sunra Rainz

    Your poem is a lovely reflection, I’m glad you shared it with us.

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    1. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      Thank you

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  9. Ron. Avatar
    Ron.

    Awesome work JR. I dug it, even though (clearly) we’re not in the same boat. Thanks for the positivity!

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    1. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      Thanks Ron

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  10. erbiage Avatar
    erbiage

    oh yes jae. do this right and your legacy will take care of itself

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    1. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      Thank you

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  11. pequena427 Avatar
    pequena427

    Creating an oasis of light while we’re still here is a lovely and worthy goal.

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    1. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      Thank you

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    2. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      Thank you!

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  12. purplepeninportland Avatar
    purplepeninportland

    If you leave people with a sense of your kindness and love, that is a perfect legacy.

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    1. jaerose37 Avatar
      jaerose37

      Thank you

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