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Stasis and Flux
Laughter is the flux of life, aiding in the flow
as we face gloomy prospects everywhere we go.
Better just to stay at home and enjoy what we’re given
It does no good to cry about the way our life’s been riven
into “then” and “now.” Whereas the world was once a race,
now we walk on tiptoe, remaining in our place,
observing what is close at hand—the blessings that surround us—
looking for the beauty in the space that lies around us.
Flowers, birds and family. Sunset skies, the trees.
Life may end where it began, here with the birds and bees.
The whole world is a miracle, and we are just a part of it.
Remember, there was no mankind way back at the start of it.
If we pass to oblivion and all our buildings crumble,
nature will go on again, our history just a mumble
that beings of the future will stumble on and wonder
why we chose to pillage and why we chose to plunder
when we could have just sat back to wonder at this world
where everything we ever needed lay securely curled.
Breathe her air, enjoy her fruits, enjoy simple things.
Open your eyes and ears and heart to all that nature brings.
What amazing photos. I love your perfect words to illuminate them.
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Thanks, Issa…
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You are so welcome. Lauren
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Ha. Thanks for the name, Lauren. Have you ever been called Issa before? ;o)
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Nope, but I get it. 🙂
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Absolutely stunning images and heartwarming words, Judy. No tiptoeing around, I gotta say, what a gift you’ve given to move the flux of this gloomy morning!
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Way to get all the prompt words into your comment, you crafty girl!!!!
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I know you would instantly see what I did there!
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I Will trade some of my 20 inches of snow for some of that warm sun…easy terms available.
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I’ll give you some warm sun and you can keep the snow! How’s that for a bargain, Lou?
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Mesmerisingly vivid beautiful photographs and a wonderful colourful and vibrant poem too. Love the lot!
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Your images and words always inspire me, beautiful!
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Thanks, Tiffany. No larger compliment.
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Ah, what briulliant colors and shapes! Waxing philosophical, Judy?
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Always, Dolly…
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I love your backyard Judy 🙂 🙂
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So do I. Yours ain’t bad either, Bushboy.
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🙂 🙂
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Thank you, Judy.
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De nada..
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The COLOR on these photos!!
And, your words are so true…the simple things..I love this thank you.
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Thanks so much for always commenting, Susan.. Makes it feel like we are connected.
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