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 […]
I do like your acrostic – clever, glad you had a good week, hope you have more.
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Thanks Paul
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My pleasure VJ
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I love your Acrostic, V.J.! I hope you have a great week ahead!
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Thanks Eugenia. Same to you!
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Have a blessed week !
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Thank you. You too.
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Thankz a lot !
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Excellent. We are all on this platform to encourage, appreciate and sharing views, sorrows, and happiness with each other, dear. Thanks to you for your challenges, give something to do and a chance to read wonderful responses.
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The connections are so important. Wonderful to have you in this community, Indira.
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Thanks. Enjoy being here, dear.
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Nice acrostic indeed!!
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Thank you!
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😊❤️
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Here is to a better week ahead! Awesome photo….
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Thanks Wendi.
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my pleasure.
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Excellent Acrostic V.J.! Nicely done! ❤
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Thanks Deborah
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