There is no promise
life passes, sometimes trickles
we survive or thrive
love as glue, spirit reigning
heart open – sacred witness.
(Image my own.)
Sacred Witness
One Woman's Quest
Passion for writing ignites my soul's momentum
Passion for writing ignites my soul's momentum
There is no promise
life passes, sometimes trickles
we survive or thrive
love as glue, spirit reigning
heart open – sacred witness.
(Image my own.)
I love this poem. Simple yet deep. Sometimes in life we feel we need to be doing, hurrying, fixing, but really we need to listen, reflect and love.
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Exactly. Thanks Heather.
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My pleasure!
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I agree with Heather–simple but deep! Great write! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you!
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Words and image simply beautiful.
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Thank you!
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“sacred witness” 💞
It does often seem that “no promise” is the promise.
Beautiful lines.
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Thank you Michele
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I like ‘sacred witness’. Some people are incapable of desecrating; they just purify whatever they touch – including hearts.
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Wonderfully said.
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I love how you’ve put this interpretation of V.J.’s poem to do it full justice!
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Thank you so much, Liz!
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You’re welcome, Reena!
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena.
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This is a beautiful poem V. J. It brings a calm feeling to me as I read it over several times.
I like the words “heart open- sacred witness.”
(sacred witness is much nicer in this poem than the words my brain first read as “scared witless”….that has a whole different feel…)
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Hahaha – I’m trying to balance out the scared witless, Betty. In this time of so much uncertainty and helplessness, we can still remain witness to all that is glorious.
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Beautiful imagery!
And I resonate with love as glue – especially the giving of love, spreading it to others.
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Yes! Thanks Jazz.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks Laura!
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What a beautiful reminder to stay open in our heart space, to witness love and choose love. Love is the glue, the foundation that lies within us all meant to spread, rejoiced and celebrated! Thank you for sharing your words and picture 🙂
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Thank you for your affirming words.
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Survive or thrive, is there not a third option?
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Exist….? Like the zombie acapolypse?
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I look forward to a new year of interesting and insightful words from you. Janet 🙂
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Thank you Janet. Means a lot coming from talented you.
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“Love as glue” is brilliant and so apt. How would life hold together without it? Gorgeous work.
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Thanks Susanne!
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Beautifully written, VJ.💖
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Thanks Eugi
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Most welcome.
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The opening line really sets the stage for all the rest. You’re so right. There is no promise in life–just a hope. And although hope is a cheap thing … it’s a great thing!
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It sure is. Thanks.
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Very beautiful poem and image.
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Thanks Lia.
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this is visually and poetically splendid …
love is the glue
and will see us through!
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Thanks Kate.
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always welcome VJ 🙂
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Your words hold so much power… ❤
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Appreciated.
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