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Have you pulled back the grief tonight?
allowing yourself to be embraced?
feeling accepted, we defeat the grey,
so we can fold into
the comfort
of autumn colors,
as the wind moves gently
through the trees.
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As the surrender continues, leaves give up
their green declaring
their boldness,
their courage really,
to hold on to the brightness
of their glory,
before the falling.
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A fresh breeze moving through the leaves
filling our lungs,
lifting our spirits
inspiring
our poems.
Autumn.
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In our splendor My Love, it’s as if we get lost
in the essence of each other,
hidden yet without hesitation
knowing, even breathing
the truth that we were made
to love, giving away
our most special gardens
and the gifts
of our hearts.
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photos are unaltered, and taken at the United States Botanical Gardens, Washington D. C.
Lingering psalms drifting through the edges of our hearts
in the deep woods, as if the shade brought us
closer to the opening in the sky
to encourage us
as we walk through
and beyond
our limited vision.
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When I see the doves in the morning light, I know there is still
some tenderness in this world, a gentle strength,
they encourage faithfulness, don’t they?
Yet I see their determination
to be vulnerable,
and to be
together.
Note: Based on a poem called “The Doves”, posted May 2015
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The two of them still remember their first embrace, the smell of her hair
the strength of his shoulders, the softness of her hands
in his, he drew her closer as she enveloped him
pink petals floating, swirling around
their heads, landing so beautifully
so gently, barely touching
as they gave each other
their greatest gifts
their hearts,
underneath the cherry trees.
Yes, they still remember.
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