Searching for the alchemy
to transform this chaos –
Do they understand depravity,
those who dwell in exurbs,
blinded by their own opulence?
Children are dying, pawns
in a political sham – I know
we’re tired, but now is not
the time to sleep.
(Art my own)
One Woman's Quest 
Timely piece, and yes, we must not give up! Powerful, VJ!
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Powerful poem! Usually I just read your poems, but today I listened to you reading this, and it added so much to the poem. You have a beautiful, expressive voice. From not on, I’ll listen too.
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Thanks Deborah. Poems are meant to be spoken, right?
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I am with you, VJ. I am tired too, (has it only been 2 months???) but you are right, this is not the time for sleep.
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Thanks LuAnne.
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Succinct words- and a beautiful painting!
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Thank you and nice to meet you!
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A powerful statement
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Thanks Derrick
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The situation, both political and moral value-wise is quite dismal in most countries.
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It really is, Sadje.
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👍🏼🙏🏼👍🏼
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Urgently succinct in word and artwork. Thanks, VJ!
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Thank you!
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It’s so hard but we must keep on. They have no boundaries, none. (K)
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Yes, indeed!
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Thank you for this, VJ! It’s so important!!! We can’t give in to outrage fatigue.
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“outrage fatigue” is a good word, Liz. I am trying to address the issues I can and encourage others to take on what they know.
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That’s a good approach.
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I agree we must all remain vigilant. Act when we can. Right now I am just trying to maintain my own sanity.
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I feel the same way, Eilene. I am choosing to support Ukraine’s efforts in my messaging elsewhere, and likely I will add my voice to the transphobia. We can’t possibly address it all.
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You are quickly becoming my favorite artist, color and words alike.
“A blessed assurance” has never kept my tears from falling. God forbid it ever does.
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Thanks so much, Mary.
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Difficult truth!
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Yes. Thank you
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No time for sleep. I agree, VJ. “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep…”
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Ah, yes. Frost knew it first.
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As hard as it is to stay on top of all the purposeful chaos and speak up, we all must. Excellent write, VJ.
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Chaos, indeed, and I think that is the purpose. I guess we choose our battles. Thanks Heather
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You’re welcome.
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Beautiful
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Thank you!
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Thank you, VJ.
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🥰
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I’m definitely tired of the political noise. I have to pace myself. You’re right now is not the time for shutting our eyes and hearts. Thanks for sharing.
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It’s true. Yesterday my stomach ached with anxiety.
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Sorry to hear that. Praying you find a counter balance to give you hope in these anxious times. It’s just history repeating itself. 🙏🏾
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This call to action, “now is not the time to sleep”, reminds me of the urgency to confront these issues, even when I feel weary.
Nicely written and straight to the point!
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Thank you so much. I think we are all being called now to speak up
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