Amidst the clutter
Of my mind
I recognize who and what I love.
Clinging to primitive, and desire,
I retreat
Into wooded respite
As I normally do.
Surviving reality
A conscious decision every day, yet
Eventually every tree will fall.
How do I listen for one more?
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Enjoyed this piece, Audrey D. I find it can be hard to hear over the noise of my chainsaw. 😜
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Giggle. The chainsaw being used for the greater good, I hope.
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Definitely, I find chainsaw pruning is a great way to alleviate stress. Admittedly I overdo it sometimes. 😸
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Giggle. I just recently thought about doing the same thing. I need a chainsaw. 🙂
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Of course you do.
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Duh, right, I know. Smiles.
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Delicately poignant, wistful, and revealing of your beautiful soul, Audrey. ❤️
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Thank you for reading, Betty. I appreciate you. ♡
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Beautiful words, Audrey, and “surviving reality” is sometimes all we can do. But then it gets easier and we find that we can do more than just survive, which brings joy. This is what stood out for me. 🙂 💗
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Joy is so very welcome. Thank you, Lauren ♡
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May you always find more than mere survival.
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Your hopefulness is welcome, Ben. Thank you
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Clever, very clever.
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Why thank you, Sir. Glad something caught your eye here.
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Always
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♡♡♡♡♡ Always, my hope.
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Beautiful poem Sis just open your heart 💜
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Not sure it could be more available, Willow ♡
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💜💜
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Thanks so much
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💜
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♡
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Everything changes, Audrey. Maybe we grieve, maybe we don’t even notice, but we move on because we must. There is strength in those steps.
This tiny flower is just my style. Thank you for a lovely Sunday image and a touching poem.
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Grateful for a new day and the love I feel. Glad you enjoyed the image, Shari. Thank you
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Sometimes the senses are keen and we hear what we would rather not. Nice Audrey.
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I believe you’re correct, John. Better to get the message sooner than later would be my guess. Lovely to see you.
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Lovely to be seen. Lovely to see you as well.
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Thank you, John
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Lovely 😊
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Thank you, Ginger Sister ♡
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You’re so welcome red headed sister!
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🙂
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What is this beauty? ‘Tis such a delicate color. As for retreating, well, sometimes the world becomes too much for creative types, and we need to get off by ourselves. I totally get that!
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I wish I knew, Debbie. I’ve not done my homework on this particular find. Yes, I believe you’re on to something, Ma’am.
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