How did undocumented –a civil infraction –reduce people to ‘bodies’? And how did empathy –observation and support –merit death by gunshot? When we stretch for explanations –to fit the violent rhetoric –are we too not complicit in crime? Red, blue, it’s all intolerable –the global stage is watching –a nation in rapid decline. “He’ll burn […]
IfI wereto writeevery dayfor onehundred days,would my soulbe purged ofthis malaise;is it a thingto be dredged,dragged up –twistedand tiedlike tatteredbed sheetsknottedtogether;is therea remedyfor thisscourge;or is thisan inherentrestlessness,a fiery bluespark of eternalangst ignitingpassion – a callto write? (Originally posted February, 2017. Image my own)
A lovely verse.
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Thank you. I appreciate it.
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You’re welcome.
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Oh this is REALLY NICE.
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Thank you.
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Most welcome always.
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What wonderful tree photos you have shown us this week. Thanks V.J. 😀
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Thanks!
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The willow has a place in my heart also. One of my first paintings as young one, was of a willow in a winter scene. 🙂
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Such grace. I liked to sketch trees when I was younger. They never lose their appeal.
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apt description…Willow’s have a way of comforting!
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Yes, they do. Thanks Heather.
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ahh……..this brought back beautiful memories of the huge willow tree that was in my grandparents front yard.
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So glad you could resonate.
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🙂 bless you.
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Beautiful! I agree with you about those Willow’s! ❤
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Thanks!
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