Today there is snow. After a recent local record of 1077 days without measurable snowfall.
Today I participated in a poetry group writing about aspirations for the future.
Today I had a hard time composing my thoughts, let alone my words.
Today I wondered if it is time to leave some writing communities I have loved and in which I’ve grown so much as a writer.
Today I took time to savor the holy hush in my backyard:
Today I marvel at nine inches of snow in New Orleans and six on the Outer Banks of my own state…
Today I acknowledge that anything is possible.
Today I contemplate my own words (written yesterday) about finding beauty despite brokenness.
Today, this is all I could manage for a poem on my aspirations for the future, beginning with the starter This is the year:
Imagine
This is the year
that we say
I love you
anyway.
Today, let’s try.
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This post sounds bittersweet and it makes me wonder what heartache is in your words. I love your writing, so I hope you don’t leave. Saying “I love you” was not something my parents did much even though I felt their love. Near the end of his life, I finally got my dad to say it, and the last time I visited Mom, she said it too. We just never know when our last time will be. We need to say it every day, every time.
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Fran, this is a beautiful post. Please don’t leave us. I’m adding this post to my mentor texts. My favorite line has to be this one and the accompanying photo:
“Today I took time to savor the holy hush in my backyard:”
We were cheated out of our predicted snowfall, just about an inch or so, two and a half weeks ago. We’ve had snow days, late starts and remote learning. We still have a bit of snow in the front b/c it’s been so cold. I’m glad to be headed to TX next month to visit my sister and they better not have a cold snap while I’m there!
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I so appreciate you and your sweet words, Ramona. Delighted to know you will hang onto the post as a mentor text. This makes my heart happy. I appreciate TWT deeply and will participate as often as I’m able – life is particularly full these days! Other groups have become too politically charged for me. Of course, voice is important, and writing is an outlet, not to mention a call to action…but I cannot sell my soul out to politics, anger, divisiveness, ugliness. I’d rather seek healing and devote myself to finding the beauty and the awe around us… to uplift, despite all. This may mean not participating in some circles anymore. And, I see more winter weather in the forecast…! Hope you have had a wonderful time in TX.
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Beautiful, quiet writing, Fran. I second Ramona’s wishes – DON’T LEAVE US FRAN! I’ve been missing you so much. AND I’m so happy that Buddy and Dennis are friends. “DENNIS!” I cried when I saw your photo. You MUST not leave us! PLEASE!
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Dear Joanne – what a treasure you are. Always. I appreciate SOL & TWT deeply and will participate as often as I’m able – life is particularly full these days! Other groups have become too politically charged for me. I know that voice is important, and that writing is a powerful outlet, not to mention a call to action…but I cannot, and will not, sell my soul out to politics, anger, divisiveness, ugliness. I’d rather seek healing and devote myself to finding the beauty and the awe around us… to uplift each other. YOU always uplift my spirit, with your observations, your connections to nature…in so many ways. Many others do also and I love them for it. We need one another. Bonds formed in love are infinitely stronger, and longer, than those born of common hatred. Thank you for your loving words, precious friend ❤
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