“Pithy and powerful, poetry is a popular art form at protests and rallies. From the civil rights and women’s liberation movements to Black Lives Matter, poetry is commanding enough to gather crowds in a city square and compact enough to demand attention on social media. Speaking truth to power remains a crucial role of the poet […]
When I die, bury my body amid a pile of leaves, then go home. Plant clematis vines along fences, fill the rest of your yard with only native flowers that will desire compost— tend them lovingly, as though you had cared for me. —Michael Dickel ©2007 This poem is in the forthcoming collection of Michael […]
“The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference.” Elie Wiesel In 2011, The Bardo Group Beguines (The BeZine and Beguine Again) collected poems and other works […]
June 15, 2018 “Having the right priorities in a wrong world will humble you with a journey that only love can sustain.” Bryant McGill, Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life As I sorted through the sustainability submissions for this issue, I was struck by two things: a preponderance of both love and sadness. […]
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I was happily surprised and IMPRESSED! I love the poetry ~ a million thank you !
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There is so much wisdom here…and revealed in a young woman when it takes many of us years to understand the value of alone-ness. I tend to be reclusive so it comes naturally, but she shows the ability to be alone and comfortable even in a crowd. Thank you Tanya, and thank you Michael and Jamie for sharing this.
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I’m pretty much a recluse; but, I did love this … especially delightful surprise coming from someone so relatively young. Some young people think they are no one if they don’t have a date, and I think that’s primarily what she’s addressing. Nonetheless, it’s a goodie for all of us.
Be well, Victoria. Thanks for your visit and comment.
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This is wonderful. Really wonderful.
Laurel S. Druce
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I love it too!
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Lovely, Jamie– thanks for posting it! Those of us who are alone in our houses and lives need to be reminded sometimes to enjoy it. If one can skirt the loneliness part, being alone can become addictive. Because you can do the things you want, if you can muster the gumption to get up and go.
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You’re welcome, Mayrilynn. It takes getting used to after a lifetime of raising children, caring for elders, and accommodating hustands, doesn’t it?
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Wonderful. There is very little testimony to being alone. Of course we all are alone….we just don’t realize it. I have always relished being alone for as far back as I remember. But there was this little voice that said….’you need to have someone around or you will be lost.’ I finally took the plunge and made my aloneness real. I’m not lonely…just alone. I have never been more content. Friends think they should feel sorry for me, but this is my contentment. Oh yes….I love people, friends, but I mostly like to hang with just me and God and the dogs.
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A wonderful comment, Gretchen, and ditto all of it. 🙂
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WOW…! I had to listen several times….
what a joy to feel what the thoughts say,,,,
Thank you for sharing Jamie from Michael’s Lair
words for the in between time of a week ending to one beginning
Take Care…
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ldyblue
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I’m glad you like it. 🙂
Thanks for your visit and comment, Lady Blue.
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That was terrific! 😀 Thanks so much for sharing this, Jamie. I know lots of people who need to see it, so I’m going to share it far and wide.
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I thought so too. Lots of people. I’m so glad Michael shared it. I hope you post it to your site too. Glad you enjoyed it. Such good common sense.
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