The exquisite presence
Of caressing silence
Spilling deeply
Into the softened heart
Untying knots of memory
Washing them away gently
Filling this earthly vessel
No longer an island
With profound knowing
That I am not alone
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“Wealth is the ability to fully experience life. “
(Henry David Thoreau)
Patrick’s Theme: Island(s) https://pixtowords.com/2019/07/14/islands-pic-and-a-word-challenge-196/
V. J.’s Theme: Presence https://onewomansquest.org/2019/07/15/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-57-presence/
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What lovely imagery here! Ending with not being alone. So nice.
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Thank-you so much. The end result of this surprised me. Happy that you enjoyed it. ❤
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You are most welcome!
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Love “…knots of memory” – powerful! Hugs, Lindy
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Thank-you, Lindy. Knots in the past are difficult to dissolve, but they can be understood and let go. Takes time. Happy that you connected to my poetry. ❤
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You heard my heart when you wrote this one! Perfectly expressed Olga! ❤
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I’m happy that your heart connected to this, Deborah. ❤
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You are so gifted, Olga, and have truly captured the experience I had just this morning at the riverside. We are never really alone. Wish I could hold that feeling always.
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Thank-you, V. J. Yes, moments inspire and then disappear, but the knowing that we are never alone can carry on. ❤
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Beautiful flow of words, I really enjoyed reading ❤️
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Thank-you, Elaine. It’s always gratifying when one’s feelings come together in a poetic flow. ❤
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Olga, this brought such peace to my inner being. My problems drifted away as I just gazed at the water ….. beautiful post all the way around. Thank you so much!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Thank-you for expressing yourself so exquisitely, Amy. I really cherish the times that I can be close to water. 🙂
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