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Over oceans of ideas, cultures, countries raised hands rise to support, supplant the rulers whether democrats, dictators oligarchs they face each other for a time then time rolls on fading them into sepia images rattling history. They leave a thread of wounds and horror littering the globe with tears, mourning hands uplifted, pleading for justice, […]
Originally posted on Gretchen Del Rio's Art Blog:
watercolor aceo 2018 ‘A warrior’s strength is measured by the size of her heart. She is respectfully humble. She will stand with honor. She will fight with love. In the face of adversity and for the ones she loves, she will be a voice and a…
“We carry the world in our hearts: the oppression of all peoples, the suffering of our friends, the burdens of our enemies, the raping of the Earth, the hunger of the starving, the joy of every laughing child.” —Sister Joan D. Chittister, O.S.B (b. 1936), Benedictine nun, author, and speaker As we wage peace in […]
…and then a new generation …
Ditto: “like all good art changed me for the better”… yes!
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Yes! 🙂
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Jamie, I thought this an excellent poem. Your use of the sense in the language was beautifully made. >KB
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Thank you, K.
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You are most welcomed. >KB
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Dear Jamie, I think you must have caught me at a tender moment, because this brought tears to my eyes. You know that T shirt that says, “Please God, let me be the person my dog thinks I am.” I try always to live up to the person my kids think I am, and I think that has made me a better person. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Yes! I feel just the same way. Thanks for saying so here, Naomi.
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Jamie, happy Mother’s Day. I’ve been reflecting on how all of life, all our beliefs have a metaphoric quality. I’m back in the blogging saddle!
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Hi, Victoria! I’m glad to hear you’re back at it again and hope all the stresses are winding down. Be well … Am looking forward to Writers’ First Wednesday and the photo you did for this event is memorable. Still enjoying it in my mind.
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“Truth as his dermis” What a wonderful description, Jamie.
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I’m glad you liked it, Kate. Hope all is well with you. 🙂
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A perfect poem to start this new day.
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Am glad, Charlie. Thanks!
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Jamie, my children, biological and step, have dramatically changed me for the better.
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Thank you for saying so, Michael, and thanks for taking the time to visit and read. I hope you are doing better.
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Like all good art. Beautiful metaphor.
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Thank you! Enjoyed my visit to your blog.
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I am honored thank you.
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