It wasn’t the knowledge of stability –chaos had the upper hand back then.It wasn’t even that love was expressed –unconditional an unheard of concept It was an unspoken presencethe reassurance of rocksthe irrepressible allureof a freshwater stream How a child’s heart found encouragementin the whispering windsolace in arbored shelter Naturally the din of home lifeoverpowered […]
Oil glistenscontaminatesdrinking water250 evacuated 25 years ofboil-water advisoryan elder recitesand now this We’re not animals,adolescents rallybut ears turn awaygovernment wheels rust Neskantaga First Nationwant to go hometo live with dignityknow their human rights Do they know a .05% increasein corporate taxeswould suffice For the 73%of First Nationsalso lackingthis basic need AcknowledgeprioritizeaddressIt’s all they ask. (Written […]
“What in your life is calling you, when all the noise is silenced, the meetings adjourned…the lists laid aside, and the wild iris blooms by itself in the dark forest…what still pulls on your soul? “ – Rumi I dwell in silencemeetings adjournedlist groceries Former self fadedsorrowful shadowdefinition slipped I am the wild irispushing forwardin […]
The wording from #1 with the picture from #2 😃
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That’s helpful, thanks!
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I love that bird!! What a great shot!
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I love him too – such a character.
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He really does look like he’s speaking his mind. We better listen!!
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I think I like #1 best, but that bird in #2 is awesome. He does look like he’s lecturing, doesn’t he?
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And my vote is for #1. The bird looks a mite angry to me but I’ll participate no matter which one you choose.
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Ha ha – thanks, Sarah. We met him in La Push, Washington on the reserve, and I am sure he is an elder, lecturing me, lol.
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They are all good. But, I’m partial to #2. It jumps out at me and I find the easiest to read. #1 would be next, if I was given a second vote!
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Thanks. That bird look liked he was Socrates delivering a message when I took the pic. I like him too.
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They are all good. My vote is # 3 …it provoked a curiosity in me.
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Thanks Pam. Are you going to be taking the challenge with us, I hope?
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