Written for Ovi Poetry Challenge #97.
This week’s inspiration word is
“release”. Keeping with the year’s
theme of positivity, this is my Ovi.
Rivers untamed by weathered stone
Free of burdens we stand alone
Trees from tiny seedlings grown
Untethered
We find release when hearts are light
In freedom’s quest the soul takes flight
Fears dispelled in the face of might
Uplifting
As sunshine breaks through stormy skies
Stress melts away with gentle sighs
Restlessness within us subsides
Resilient
Positivity blooms anew
Like morning’s grass still wet with dew
In Spring’s gardens our dreams pursue
Refresh
The chilling spell of Winter’s freeze
And leaves that float on Autumn’s breeze
Our hearts are freed from past unease
Liberate
Share a smile and not a frown
And cast aside what weighs you down,
In joy we wear no heavy crown
Unchained
We dance with glee and drift above
Learn to let go, to rise with love
Soaring high as the peaceful dove
Ascend
NAR©2025
This is “Free As A Bird” by the Beatles
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The Elephant's Trunk 
This felt like a gentle flight—light, flowing, and gracefully hopeful!
~David
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Like a string of pearls, poetic description of concept, brought shining together in a single word & on to the next! 💙
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Fantastic comment and compliment, Liz! Thank you very much!
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YW!
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Nancy, would you mind if I share this as a reblog at some point in the future?
~David
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It would be an honor, David. Thank you. ♡
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Delightful, Nancy, we need more positivity in these doom-laden days
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That’s the theme for this year, dear Keith. I wonder how long I’ll be able to maintain it! Thanks so much!
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Simply beautiful 🥰
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You are so kind, Esther. I’m pleased to know you enjoyed my Ovi. Thank you so much!
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A beautiful OVI Sis 💜
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Thanks so much, Sis!
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Beautiful! I especially love the last two stanzas. 💕
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Thanks, D! Those were my favorites also. ♡
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Lovely poem.
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Thanks very much, Sweets!
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