Goodbyes tarnishfaith, like ashesscattered My heart grows dismissal,craves a balm of connectionseeks quiet harbour Remind me what it feels like to be safebreath nurturing life,love a rhythmic flow In meditationI reach for peaceimagine salvation But this wayward chaosunrestrainedcements me in doubt Tainted intentionsI lift up to the Universea tempest without hope My soul incubates malicea […]
Stories have power. Parents, teachers, public speakers, and therapists understand that the secret to engaging an audience or connecting with others is through illustration: storytelling. I see it in the eyes of the my grandchildren, who love to hear tales of family history. I’ve seen in the eyes of students, when recognition and understanding light […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Beautiful, VJ!
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Thank you, Susi
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You’re welcome, VJ!
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Red is definitely a mood lifter. There were two red cardinals on the barren tree outside our balcony the other day. They’re easy to spot against the drabness.
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They are so striking. Always lifts my spirits.
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Me too! Berries the birds don’t eat brighten up winter. I always lament at the clothing choices for winter coats – mostly black. Last year, I bought a bright white parka (super warm as well). I love the combo photo and poem. That could be a poster on my wall.
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Thanks Sarah. I’m with you on the black coats – also bought a white one last year – must be a poetry thing, lol.
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I love it! The internal rhyme in the fourth line works particuarly well.
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Thanks Liz
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Beautiful! Red can lighten up and day.
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Yes, it does!
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❤️
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