“A voice said, Look me in the starsAnd tell me truly, men of earth,If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth.” Effort, it seems to me, is what makes gain so sweet. Moving has stretched us beyond what we thought we were capable of, but never have we doubted our purpose. […]
Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
What a beautiful photo and post. Your words gave me comfort this evening!
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Thank you!
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Very beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you 💕
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Clouds are alluring…I too had never thought of clouds as silken, but I see it in your photo.
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Thanks Heather.
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You’re welcome.
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I like how you describe the clouds as “silken.” I’ve never thought of them that way before.
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Thanks Liz. I noticed it again last night. Can’t think of another way to describe it, lol. Turns out they were full of rain.
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You’re welcome, VJ. We had rain last night as well.
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I have been noticing the clouds a lot more over the past year, I think because they have been more voluminous and spectacular.
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Even where you are?
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