maybe we try too hard to be
remembered, waking to the
glowing yellow disc in ignorance,
swearing that today will be
the day, today we will make
something of our lives. what
if we are so busy searching
for worth that we miss the
sapphire sky and cackling
blackbird, what else is missing?
maybe our steps are too straight
and our paths too narrow and
not overlapping…
— Naomi Shihab Nye, from “Suggestion” in “Time You Let Me In: 25 Poets Under 25:
Notes:
- Photo: Daybreak. 5:36 am, May 22, 2022. 64° F. Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT. Other photos here.
- Poem: Thank you Whiskey River
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Overwhelming, marvellous, making every effort worthwhile.
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Yes. That’s it.
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Overwhelming, marvellous, making every effort worthwhile. And the series on IG. Wow
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Thank you Kiki!
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enter with eyes and hearts open
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Wide open…
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If one can hold onto the images of the sun radiating pinks and oranges across the sky, then perhaps we can let go of our own legacies for a bit…just perfect, Dave
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So agree Mimi. Thank you.
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Exactly what I needed to hear this morning, pal. Thank. You. 🥰
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Good….me too Lori.
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Such peaceful photos at your IG link — and this red rubber ball after the heat.. wow!
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Thank you!
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Awesome!! … Naomi Shihab Nye, from “Suggestion” in “Time You Let Me In: 25 Poets Under 25. Photo: Daybreak. 5:36 am, May 22, 2022. 64° F. Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT.
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What if, indeed? What if we do stray off that path we think is right and go onto the one that brings us joy…
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And THAT is the punch line!
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🙂
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This Breathtaking Photo Must Be Savored…Every, Shimmering…Simmering…Such a Peaceful Interlude…Thank You 🙂
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forget to include: Molecule of Beauty…Sim!
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Yes! Thank you!
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The resource you used for this entry it’s amazing! I love going where your eye leads. Between colors and nature, I am focused and slow for a moment (At least). Thank you!
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Awwww, too kind. Thank you!
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My computer is problematic today …Molecule of Beauty…Simply Stunning…
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Thank you Christie! Appreciate it!
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