I’ve lived the fog of distance –
life’s highway a series of dips,
destination without promise
Learned that acceptance gains perspective
that climates change, and hope sustains,
and that in the stillness dreams renew.
I travel quieter paths now; appreciate
space – have surrendered to present distance,
certain that this too will change.
(Borrowed from One Woman’s Quest II, April, 2020. Image my own)
The concept of present distance is indeed a challenge yet a new opportunity to dream.
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Your thoughtful heartfelt poem expresses what many of us feel as we get older! Well done.
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I love the clouds in your photo!
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Thanks!
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Thanks Dwight.
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You are welcome!
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A very reflective and relatable poem, VJ.
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Thanks π
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Most welcome!
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astutely said VJ! ππ
“have surrendered to present distance,”
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Thanks Cindy!
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always VJ! π
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Beautiful! So much power and meaning in few words. Nice one VJ!
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Thank you, Anne!
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Very thoughtful, true, and positive words.
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Thanks π
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Yes, it is sure to change. Glad your path is calmer now.
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Lol. I wouldn’t say calmer. The volunteer work I’m doing is keeping me hopping. More joyful for sure. Thank LuAnne.
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V.J., your poems so often lead to deep reflection.
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Thanks Heather. As I told Liz – they are reminders to myself.
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me too πππ
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This poem on acceptance spoke directly to me–I listened.
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I’m glad Liz. You know my poems are all memos to self, lol
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Yep! π
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Such a noble piece accompanied with the best photo. I enjoyed this. πΊπ
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Thanks π
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Welcome, VJ.
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Your photo and poem go so well together! So beautifully done! π β€
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Thanks Deborah!
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