Light and Shadow
I sat with
The heaviness
All-day
My heart wrapped
In a blanket of grief
The day wrapped
In weeping clouds
A peak of the sun
Broke my stillness
Only a glance
Out the window
Surely I should not soak it in
How could I?
Amid so much suffering
That sweet sunshine
Not to be ignored
Determined to draw me out
Shone a little brighter
Bravely displaying light
And shadow
Simultaneously
I couldn’t keep from smiling
Even as my heart
Continued to cry
I participated in a writing circle yesterday facilitated by Ali Grimshaw fashlightbatteries. Time writing and sharing with this group of women was just what my heart needed. ❤️
Today, my husband and I went on a three-mile hike. It was a bit more challenging than I care to admit. 😉But the time spent with him, walking through the forest with no outside distractions, was also much-needed. I am so glad he encouraged me to keep going.
Piano Girl 
Nature is so healing…I love this poem. ❤️
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Thank you, Carrie. ❤️ So enjoyed writing with you again.
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Likewise, my dear friend. ❤️
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Glad to hear that you got out to hike. Thank you for joining the circle yesterday and sharing your writing.
I want to reflect these words back to you. They speak to me,
“My heart wrapped
In a blanket of grief
The day wrapped
In weeping clouds.”
The sunshine will continue to call us forth. Be kind to your heart.
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Every time I go for a walk with Frankie, my day becomes betterer 😊🌏💕
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It was true for me today. Take care. 💛
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