I thought it would be a wonderful way to wrap up my tenth SOLSC.
The lines are from this year's comments. Perhaps you'll recognize yours!
Infinite possibility, endurance, and hope...
Isn't if funny how traditions find their ways into our homes?
What is truly precious? Such an important question.
Life is precious.
It brings peace to think about the way beauty arises out of ashes.
The idea of what is fun has definitely changed for me over the years,
(Like) capturing the magic in your (own) yard.
God bless the advisors!!
(They teach) lessons worth learning:
taking a risk and failing doesn't always end in shame.
Frenetic is definitely the word of the day;
the frustration you're feeling as you seek relaxation.
(We need) important gesture(s) of inclusion and affirmation,
safe spaces for all.
Give yourself grace.
(Take the) the day you needed instead of the day you envisioned.
(Appreciate the) comfortable, lasting, loving relationship(s).
Hold on to the week to squeeze out every drop of "free" time.
The labors of your hands are just beautiful -
they refresh the eyes and the heart as well.
We need these moments to fill our souls daily -
sustenance, sunlight, sights that speak to the spirit.
Goals are so hard and there's never instant gratification.
(But) life is made of more than modules;
(We need) a wonderful, restorative break
(with) meaningful events that speak to (us),
(bring) clear joy, and hopefully, some rest.
The simple things of long ago pull on us...
especially those laced with love.
Our inner selves know what we're really craving.
It's good to find the good things,
to turn around those gnarled roots
that tend to creep up in our thoughts from time to time.
This is such a tribute, an honoring nod to your fellow slicers! The patchwork quilt poem of comments is a way of saying thank you in such a heartfelt way. Thank you for your insightful posts throughout the month. I have enjoyed reading your blog this month and am glad you are taking a look at ethicalela for April, too. I hope to see you there. Cheers for the journey!
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ReplyDeleteWow. You have created an amazing poem with the comments.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and amazingly creative, Chris. It's like a blanket crocheted from beautiful yarn or a patchwork quilt from clothing worn by loved ones (my grandmother made these; I could recognized a scrap of pantsuit she wore, a bit of blouse from my mother's smock...). From the start I have enjoyed your writing, your perspective, your honesty, your deep reflections - I remain grateful for you, all around! Here's to all the words to come, friend.
ReplyDeleteChris! WOW! What an incredible tribute with a ton of inspiration. Saving this one, among others.
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