Age, a rocky torbegs attitudinal shiftmore wonderthan fortitude Cyclical, actuallywisdom allottingchildish valoura dash of mellow. (For RDP’s prompt: mellow. Image my own.)
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 […]
Very nice post, I hope things do not change for you if that is what you want.
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Thanks Geri. Seems life has a way of changing
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Another thought-provoking post. I am perfectly happy to travel quieter paths, to give my head a chance to settle.
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Yes…especially that…thanks.
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🙂
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Hopefully this poem does not mean that one should stop traveling.
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During the current epidemic, it is frowned upon. We are encouraged to stay home. Thus the last line – this too will pass.
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Thoughtful words, VJ. Beautiful views from a distance.
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Thanks Amy
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Yes there is indeed something to be said for a slower pace VJ. And you’ve said it beautifully both in words and images.
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Thanks Tina
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Yup … whatever is won’t be indefinitely … everything always changing. It’s these unexpected abrupt changes that leave us frantically gasping. (Grateful I can still gasp!)
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Good point Jazz. Thanks.
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Thoughtful words and photos. Excellent.
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Thank you, John
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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Very well done! ❤
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Thanks Deborah!
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