flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw
They called her crazy
an attempt to freeze her with jeers
never understanding
that she chose
to avoid too much comfort.
Empathy would always
be her closest friend
arm in arm, they would
walk in sandals through
November frost.
Warmed by desire
for connection.
A step toward those
who had no shoes.
© Ali Grimshaw 2018
Oh I loved this poem by Ali..commneted on her blog too.
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Yes, it is one of her best! I really loved the next to last stanza! Happy you let her know!!
xoxoxo
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Thanks for sharing such gem
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