No big box hereour shops line upin historic rows Our fraganceeau-de-fermeearthen fresh Our spires remindersthat values are simpleand life blessed. (Photo mine)
Anxiety burnsan acidic devouring confidence impaled –mind wanders to childhood dreamsuncovers fear’s origin. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. I came across this tanka written in May/21 that seemed to match with the image I recently posted on my other blog. I decided to pair them here.)
We wait at the station, Mother and I,one final stop for her – painless she prays;I busied at bedside – prolonged goodbye –memories and regrets filling our days. “We live too long,” she wearily proclaims“Why must suffering linger till the end?”I plea and bargain, call angelic names,yet the will to survive refuses to bend. The […]
Amen!
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We need to remind ourselves daily! Love your artwork.
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Thanks
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Beautiful artwork, powerful and wise words. Thank you, VJ!
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Thanks so much, Wynne.
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This is beautiful. In words and art. An important reminder too. Thank you!
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Thanks Andrea.
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You’re welcome.
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Ah, a gentle reminder. Perfect accompaniment to your artwork.
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Thanks Heather
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You’re welcome.
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Wonderful! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you!
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Beautifully said
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Thanks 😊
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nice 🐦🐦🐦
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😊
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Your affirmation is a perfect way to start my day, thank you!
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My pleasure, Liz.
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