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 […]
Beautifully penned, V.J. Our expressions sometimes are a better reflection of how we feel.
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Yes, they are. Thanks!
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You’re welcome!
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Wonderful words and images V.J.
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Thank you!
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VJ, this is so spot-on! I’m exhausted by all the words (spoken, written) – your third image says it all so elegantly! That furrowed brow is the best icon yet for COVID Coping! Leave it to kids to not cover up reality.
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Kids do tell it the way it is. Thanks Jazz.
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Well said, Jazz!
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I agree. Simplicity is called for.
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Wonderful expressions for this week. Love your photos.
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Thank you Cee!
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So true! Beautifully done! ❤
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Thanks Deborah!
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I agree! The images and words are beautifully done.
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Amen! ❤
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Thanks Liz!
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You’re welcome, V.J.!
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