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We have slipped, somewhat fallen away from his vision,
may we be restored,
may we return to the fire
seeking equality
for one,
and for all.
God thank You for the life and work of Dr. King.
Amen.
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Too often around the world, including in our country, Jewish people are attacked and sometimes killed due to hate.
Spins on the dark web reinforce hate filled minds and are manifested in physical attacks.
What can we do? Well speaking out about hate is one beginning. And proclaiming our support for those attacked….will draw us closer together I think.
So I will also share a little of a beautiful holiday just recently celebrated for 8 days by many Jewish people.
Chanakah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a beautiful holiday commemorating the cleansing of the Temple. The Temple had been desecrated.
But once it was retaken there was a miracle! Oil for the candles lasted 8 nights, after re-dedication, when there was only enough oil for 1 night.
So each year 8 candles are lit with the 9th candle of a Chanakiah (a menorah for Chanukah).
Celebrate light this season!
All are welcome here, regardless of your religion, or if you have no religion.
This is not a political post, just a declaration that I stand against hate.
Peace to each one.
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Note: This has been on my heart.
In the softness of the golden sun memories sway, flickering
through our hearts,
thoughts of younger love,
of you and I
our boots swishing through the leaves,
holding hands
with gloves on,
and drawing you close,
smiling
in our autumn jackets.
My Love, do you remember
that day in the park?
Note: The park is where I asked her to marry me. We’ve always spent alot of time in parks.
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Within the safe haven of leaves and tree branches,
within the depth of the lake,
the stillness
of water reflecting,
the softness will whisper
of peace, of a healing within
bringing a quiet
to our spirits.
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The beauty of autumn brings encouragement,
lifting our spirits in a softer sun,
as a sense of peace envelops us
within the flowers.
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When our words are filled with light, they will go on living
beyond the page,
beyond our fears,
beyond our time even,
soaring into hope
and courage
strengthening
each other’s hearts.
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In our wounds disguised
we do not seek who we once were,
instead moving forward
we find ourselves
smoothing jagged lines
rejecting the temptation of bitterness
determined
we are the rivers creating
a new vision, of who we should be
in spite of the darkness.
We fight on.
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