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Because You Don't Know What You Have Until It's Gone

By Misty RaePublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Photo Courtesy of Carl Parker Art (www.parkerart.ca)

Backdrop to my life,

Ever present, standing strong,

My sweet mountain home.

nature poetry

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Misty Rae

Author of the best-selling novel, I Ran So You Could Fly (The Paris O'Ree Story), Chicken Soup For the Soul contributor, mom to 2 dogs & 3 humans. Nature lover. Chef. Recovering lawyer. Living my best life in the middle of nowhere.

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  • Julie Buchy3 years ago

    Not my home but enamored by the beautiful Canadian Rockies! Your poem resonates.

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    Wow the “backdrop to my life” line… I love that; wonderful job!

  • Meagan Dion3 years ago

    Very pretty!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    gorgeous tribute. Very well done.

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