I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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Lovely photo and accompanying poem. You make such a beautiful connection.
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Thanks LuAnne
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Beautiful.
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Delicious!
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Aren’t they? Thanks!
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Lovely!
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Thanks.
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You’re welcome.
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Amazing haiku, beautiful photo.
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Thank you!
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Oh so very beautiful 😀
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Thanks Cee – I love the colour!
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