If we could lift understandingto indigenous teachingsexpand our loveto earth, sky, and seaMake personal gain tabooand Ancients a weigh point If we could witness the mountainsslow floating across the skyand touch the dolphin’s soulanxiously swimmingwhere tuna are netted Would we cower at our insignificanceor move forward, learning to acceptthat all of life is deeply woveninto […]
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 […]
Lovely haiku and the flowers are gorgeous!
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Aren’t they gorgeous! Nature is so inspiring.
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Yes, very inspiring.
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That is some ‘painting”
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Isn’t it! Thanks Paul!
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Very welcome Vj
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GORGEOUS!
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Thanks Jazz!
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Gorgeous!!! 😀 ❤
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Thanks.
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Those are gorgeous flowers! Are they some type of zinnia?
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Not sure (not good with flowers). I just liked them.
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Well whatever they are they’re beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Thanks, Terri! You too!
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Wow these are gorgeous!
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Aren’t they! Thanks.
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I love the colour combination!
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Thanks! Me too.
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You’re welcome!
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