There may be nothing else
Quite like her, beaming
Willing to arch within sunlight,
Spectacular favor.
Candied flora exposed, impressionable, it seems.
Truth be told, if you watch
Her heart exudes passion,
Quite instinctively, efflorescence,
life’s luxury.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
I wish to be just like her. It’s a beautiful image you created there.
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I feel her opening up and it feels genuine. Real for the first time in many years. We’ll both be her…watch. ♡
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Dear Audrey I am so sorry I am having to go for a while as you return it pains me and it was not planned!! Hugs be well and I hope to return some time! xxxxx
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Prayers for you and yours, sweet Willow. I shall await your return. Be well. ♡
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Thank you Audrey and the same to you
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Hugs ♡
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“She” must be a beaut!
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Aw. Thank you, Eric!
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Candied Flora makes my heart jump at the end of February, Aud. Wonderful phrase there, my dear.
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Hello, Chum. Thank you. Wonderful to see you and to say hello! Shall be warm soon, my friend.
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Beautifully expressed
Dear Audrey
Always with big hugs
jf
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Thank you ever so, jf. I appreciate those hugs and your talented eye.
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Audrey! Both verse and photo are stunning, taking my breath away! Wow! ❤
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Hi, Amy! Thank you so much. Wonderful to see you. Hope all is well. Your positive aura continues to brighten every space. Hugs!
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(((HUGS))) ❤
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Thank you ♡
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Candied flora…I do like that! Makes me think of something sweet, like a cherry sucker, for some reason. *considers*
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Thank you, Professor. Seems those colors reminded me of candy and of how sweet I can be. Cherry suckers? Are you still eating them?
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When I can get them! I’ve got one on my desk right now. I shall eat it soon, I’m thinking. Very yummy, don’t you know.
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I hope you are sent them quite regularly by someone very important. Yes, I agree. I usually look for a cherry sucker after eating and walking out of a restaurant.
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Really? Best food places have them, i say!
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I agree. However, they are never quite big enough.
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Oh, I like the small ones. *nods*
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*smiles and nods* Okay, then
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A radiance to your words. This poem backs up what you mentioned in the previous post, about your life changing for the better. Glad to hear that you’re arching in the sunshine.
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Thank you for paying close attention, Gus. Yes, this surely speaks of my ability to breathe and be okay with who I am.
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That’s a wonderful spot to be okay with you who are. For me, a comfort with myself has come from lots of meditation. Of course, frustrations can pop up. But they’re a part of life. I’ve accepted them and deal with them as they come up.
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I’m slowly realizing who I am truly matters. Authenticity, in my position as a poet being herself, is key. I love writing in metaphors, but I still see myself and want others to know it is myself that I write. I’m thankful you mentioned meditation, Gus. Thank you for sharing that part of you with me. I often find myself using that, as well. Enjoy your day.
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Lovely words and flower. We are still talking flower right?
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Thank you, John, I appreciate you saying so. Umm, no… We’re talking about me. All about me now. Laughs.
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Ha. I thought so. Good.
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You have a sneaky way of getting your answers, Butch.
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Heh, heh, heh
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Giggle. (Twisted your mustache, didn’t you?)
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With a black hat and cheroot
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Nice! Please don’t try and scare me. I spook easy.
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Well then, give me the deed to your ranch.
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Haha. I have a ranch?! Yes!!
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Heh heh heh
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Giggles
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He grabbed her, (and then?) He tired her to the railroad tracks (and then?) Along came the train. (and then and then?) Along came Jones.
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Jones. (That man) The one she left waiting for a long time. (That man) Who did absolutely nothing wrong. (That man) Had a caring heart. (That man) Had grown a wicked smile.
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LOL. Great one Audrey
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Thank you, Sir
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(Oh boy do I love this comment.)
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🙂
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I’m so happy your back!
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Annie, it means a lot to have you near. ♡ Thank you
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I love the light and the detail in the photo and your words capture the essence of that image really well.
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Thank you, Dan. Seems silly for me to find myself in such a beautiful flower. Essence is exactly the sort of mystic process I find myself consumed by daily.
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I have SO Missed your exquisite, seductive, beautifully lyrical words!
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Smiling HUGE! Thanks, Girl! Feels good to let it go again. Sigh.
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To arch within sunlight – I’m going to think of that line all day.
To arch within sunlight…. I’m trying.
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Yes, let us lay down on soft green grass and feel the warmth of radiance. See? Feeling your body arch already, aren’t you? Life!
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Exactly! But I love the way you put it in your poem.
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Thank you, pleased the more poetic version pleases your spirit. Mine too.
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How I’ve missed your stunning photos and your words that accompany them so perfectly!! What a beautiful duo here!
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Thank you! Oh, you’ve made me blush. Might be my first one since returning. Thankful for you, D.
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First blush of many, I’ll wager! Doesn’t hurt to have the kind of skin tone that reddens easily, either. I know…I do, too, ha!
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No hiding the blush, Debbie. We’re doomed. 🙂 ♡
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That flower is easy on the eye. Again..glad you are back.
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I took the picture last fall. I’m happy to share it with you. Thanks again, Susan
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Lovely Audrey. I see you haven’t lost it.
🙂 ❤
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Thank you, my friend. Plenty of room for growth. Just as it should be, right.. Enjoy your day. 🙂
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You too Audrey.
🙂 ❤
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Thanks 🙂
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