I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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I’m with you William Butler Yeats!!
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love the quote! If anyone would know fairies it would be Yeats. Reminds me of Allingham’s “Fairies”
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Love this! ❣️
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So good!
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Thanks Wynne.
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Love it! Thank you, VJ. 🙂
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I always appreciate a bit of whimsy in the morning!
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Delightful
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Thanks
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You’re welcome ☺️
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