tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854187005432864662024-03-13T00:50:57.772-04:00My One Hundred Poems JourneyIt seems I have been in love with poetry and writing all of my life! You will usually find me with my journal in hand, trying to capture every thought that comes my way. I have decided to create this blog where I will write a poem a day for one hundred days and share my own photography along the way. I hope to publish it into a book when my journey is complete! What a treasure it will be . . . so thank you for joining me here in my special and sacred space.Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-90214639333239388062012-09-24T06:51:00.001-04:002012-09-24T06:51:03.333-04:00Endings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I could never have imagined that when I began this journey into poetry that I would have enjoyed it as much as I did! Writing poetry, taking photos of my life along the way was the most rewarding experience for me. I will never forget this experience and what it has taught me along the way.</div>
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I thought it would be easy to write a poem each day and add it to a blog, knowing all the while I would hopefully be creating a small book of some kind later down the road. What I discovered was that it would truly be an act of love, a work of discipline and a time of growth for me as a writer and poet. </div>
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I tried to write when the words came to me, writing several poems along the way at the same time. Each day re-reading, correcting, adding words until it felt perfect to me. I kept a journal with me all the time, for when the inspiration or a word, thought, or idea came to me, I would remember it and refer to it later. What a treasure that journal is to me now!</div>
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Writing just doesn't happen, it requires a fullness of heart, a committed awareness and</div>
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a discovery of who you truly are way down deep inside.</div>
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Poems don't just magically appear onto the page. Everyday was a challenge for me</div>
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coming up with the right poem for the right day. Writing this blog became my best friend and each morning I rose early, before my household awakened. I wanted to write in the quietness of the morning, for there I knew my inspiration would come, and it did.<br />
My poems became my best companions and they knew me well deep inside.</div>
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My writing style is just for me. I learned that in Poetry, there are so many writing styles and I tried a little of each kind, but the free verse style worked best for me and that is where I found my true voice. I learned that rhyming doesn't always work and there are no rules for writing poetry when it is coming straight from the heart. Some will say there must be perfect rhyming, punctuation and verse,</div>
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others say just write what you feel and don't worry about everything else.</div>
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I tend to agree, for poetry is certainly a personal journey only YOU can take.</div>
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I will continue to write poetry, even now after this journey has been completed. For I found that it completes me, it heals me and adds inspiration to my life. Poetry is a gift and words can be given to others in time of need, celebration and encouragement.<br />
Writing poetry is a way of life for me.</div>
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I am truly enriched for having taken this <i><b>100 Poems Journey</b></i>. When I began in early summer and now have ended in early fall, I found out that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to! I know that <i>YES</i><b> </b>I do have something to say and to share with others. I feel as though I am letting go of my best friend and companion at this very moment. My poetry, my journey, my passion, my friend.</div>
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Thank you for those who followed me along the way, your words of encouragement meant a great deal to me and your support of my project meant even more.</div>
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Friendships are a gift in this lifetime and I am grateful for yours,</div>
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you know exactly who you are!</div>
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Love,</div>
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<i>Donna Lee Zeppieri Wynn</i></div>
Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-56822693946963361382012-09-23T07:36:00.000-04:002012-09-23T07:36:31.676-04:00Poeming It Out Loud<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I took an E-course</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">this early spring of twenty twelve</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that truly changed</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My inspiring friend Liz</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">created a course </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">entitled</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">little did I know back then </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">just how much it would inspire me </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for she had gone missing </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for writing became a spiritual act</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">is reaching way </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">down </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">pulling out the words</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">they just kept pouring out</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am grateful for </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the experience</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of what I learned about myself</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> in that very short time</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for you see six weeks </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thank you Liz</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of learning and discovery</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to find my voice again</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> learning to share my very own words </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">When given the chance</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">write from your heart</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">record every emotion</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">learn to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Poem It Out Loud</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Poem It Out inspiration from the Liz Lamoreux's E-Course)</span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-1951148138420419372012-09-22T07:31:00.001-04:002012-09-22T07:31:41.049-04:00Life is a Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Life truly is a celebration</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">each and every day we live</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for health, comforts, love</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Celebrate your life</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Life is a gift</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">we need to embrace it</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">but most of all honor it</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For you are unique and divine</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for this can be a celebration of your life and mine</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a rare and true moment</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">honoring you </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">being grateful and true</span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-15923475403260932112012-09-21T05:47:00.000-04:002012-09-21T05:47:26.867-04:00Journey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Wherever it may lead you</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">whatever you may discover</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the pain and hurt</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">they say that never sleeps</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My Jimmy . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">your still curly hair</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you have come home to me now</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for thirty five years</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for all of this precious and amazing time</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">still catching the waves</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you have made me so happy</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and loved me with care</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you never stop teaching them</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">with strength, honor and grace</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Oh my hubby</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">how you still hold my heart</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">with such tender care</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">each day together</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">has now become treasured</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For you surfer boy are loved by me!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Your Donna Lee</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(writing prompt inspired by Judith Stevens and FCI Writing Group)</span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-42397185988347186492012-09-16T06:57:00.003-04:002012-09-16T06:58:37.461-04:00A Time Will Come<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>A Time Will Come</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>A time will come</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">when you will question</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">where you have been</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and where you are going</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>A time will come</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">when you will question</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">who you truly are</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and what you stand for</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>A time will come</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">when you shout out to the world</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">what you believe</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and what disgusts you</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>A time will come</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">when you need to be there</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for there are so many</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>A time will come</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">when you must reach</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">way down deep inside</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to discover who you truly are</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>A time will come</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">when you must seek out</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">those who think and believe like you</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for it is truly important</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">when you must forgive yourself</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">love and encourage yourself</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> believe in who you have become</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>A time will come</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">when your voice matters</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">others will listen and hear</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for your words matter </span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-38617333350403555322012-09-15T08:04:00.003-04:002012-09-16T06:54:53.262-04:00Letting Go<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Try not to hold on</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to the things</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that hurt your heart</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>no good can come to you</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Letting go is a must</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a thing you have</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>trust your instincts</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Let go of hurts</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and grudges in your heart</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of things you can't control</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>there is freedom waiting</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Be free from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">negativity</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Let go of harmful thoughts</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that come to you each day</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>you will recognize happiness</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Let go</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">be free</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">loving yourself</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>you will find you waiting there</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Letting go can heal</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">your heart</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it's the only thing to do</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>trust in this moment</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Let go of all</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you cannot fix</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">let go of the hurts inside</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>you will find peace is waiting there</i></span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-28652891017526769822012-09-14T06:55:00.000-04:002012-09-14T06:55:41.394-04:00Paying Attention<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Paying Attention</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So many times</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">we run our lives</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">in busy haste and urgency</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">never paying attention</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to the beauty all around us</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Take time to slow yourself down</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">smell the flowers</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">see the beautiful color palette</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">formed in nature</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">glance at the clouds forming above</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Spend time with others</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">hear what they have to say</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">don't just listen halfway</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">listen with full intention</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">take in the words you hear from them</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Make someone feel as if they matter</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that you care only for them</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">in that moment</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for today we truly </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">pass each other by so quickly</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For paying attention </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to all </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">this life is offering you</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you will find there are lessons </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">in each and every gift</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that is presented to you</span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-27617995076419756462012-09-13T06:47:00.001-04:002012-09-13T06:47:29.999-04:00My heart longs for . . . <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>My Heart Longs For</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Peace in the midst of confusion</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happiness every minute</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of every day</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Contentment in where I am now</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Reconciliation between my siblings</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Stress Free work days</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Friendships that last forever</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Love always Love</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Inner growth</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Compassion for others hurting</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Artistic moments</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to express just how I feel</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Peace and quietness</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Words overflowing</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Time to write my poetry</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My heart longs for</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Inner Peace most of all</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a settledness of my life</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">right here and right now</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(poetry prompt inspired from Chickadee Road)</span></div>
Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-12912040157062171502012-09-12T06:57:00.000-04:002012-09-12T06:57:55.208-04:00In This Moment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am content</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Life is beautiful</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am here</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">present</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">reaching for contentment</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">wanting bliss</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am seeking</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">writing deeper</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">thinking splendidly</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In this moment</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am joyous</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am seeing the</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">How beautiful are</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the small moments</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">out of the ordinary</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">just here in this moment</span></div>
Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-63260562054195539072012-09-11T07:31:00.002-04:002012-09-11T07:31:25.935-04:00Gifts I Give to the World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> my gentleness</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a smile</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">my faith</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">my words</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">love</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">my voice</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a helping hand</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">many many hugs</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">happiness all around</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">passion </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">creativity</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">tenderness</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I give the world ME!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(writing prompt inspired from Michelle Ensminger from Ordinary Magic)</span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-81766421338630985902012-09-10T08:01:00.000-04:002012-09-10T08:01:03.357-04:00Flower Pot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Aged and wearing down</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Flower pot still has beauty</span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-59705757090235811372012-09-09T06:22:00.001-04:002012-09-09T06:25:00.287-04:00Color<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Color</i> is</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">When found in</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it is most</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">we appreciate it</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Color </i>adds</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it sets our moods</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> for the entire day</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It is everywhere</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">just look and see</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the feathers of a bird</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a flower blooming</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a rainbow in the sky</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Color</i> is everywhere</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of happiness</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to all who are able</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Look around you</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for moments of </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">amazing </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Color</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for it is truly everywhere</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It comes most any time</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that feeling when you </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">have to create</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">write</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">draw</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">doodle</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Inspiration comes to me</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">especially at the ocean</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">setting myself apart</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">from the rest </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of my busy world</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hearing the ocean waves</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the sun shining down</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">on me</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">watercolors and brushes</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> the perfect setting is taking place</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Inspiration comes to me</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">in so many different ways</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">through a word</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">or a poem</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a special moment in life</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am open to the moments</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">my eyes are open wide</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">just waiting for the times to come</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> when I can </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">play with just me</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">bringing what I imagine into being</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am inspired by my life</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">filled with great intentions</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">inspiration means so much to me</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for I see the opportunities</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> for my own self expression</span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-89884545976747171112012-09-07T06:58:00.002-04:002012-09-07T06:58:20.043-04:00Remember<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Remember</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">To love yourself</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">before you can love others</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i> for you are enough</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There is so much for you </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to give </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to others</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>your words are enough</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Never doubt your self worth</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">or what is inside</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> for someone truly needs you</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Remind yourself always</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of just</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">how incredible you are</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Remember this daily</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and give what you can</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>for you are simply enough</i></span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-49602222276697953532012-09-06T07:05:00.000-04:002012-09-06T07:05:06.997-04:00Squam Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Squam Love</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Retreat away</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">with kindred spirits</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">along the Outer Banks seashore</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Time for fellowship</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">precious bonding and laughter</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">there is happiness all around</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Giggles and dancing</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">hugging and tears</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">learning and sharing together</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Time to let my</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">little girl come out to play</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">she flourishes with every minute here</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Paints, papers,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">brushes and glue,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">journals, yoga, cameras everywhere</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Twinkling lights</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">nurturing of the inner soul</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">meditation time on the beach alone</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Creative sisters</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">all around me</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">surrounded in blissful love</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">New friendships formed</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">precious reunions</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">happy just to be together again</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Free to me </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">letting go of the world</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for just a few magical days</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Campfire on the Beach</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sharing, hugging, pictures galore,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">just being</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">together in kindred love</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Oh Squam how you changed my life</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">just a few years ago</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">what a gift you are to my soul</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A yearly tradition for me</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to look forward to</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">with joy and anticipation</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Anticipation of what I</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">will experience next</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">each year gets better and better</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Oh Squam by the Sea</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you are in my heart</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">how I love you so</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It is a time to experience</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">letting go </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to just be</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> present in the moment</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>End of Summer</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Lazy days of summer</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">have passed</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">book reading</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">vacations </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">time away</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">from the routine</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">just playing</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">restaurants</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">just a distant</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">memory now</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For fall is fast</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">approaching</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">colored leaves</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a fresh beginning</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a new routine</span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-4832507542011801752012-09-04T06:45:00.000-04:002012-09-04T06:45:40.112-04:00Shifting Sands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-35618095547027462022012-09-03T07:55:00.001-04:002012-09-03T07:55:51.481-04:00Peeling Back the Layers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-91829556298522133852012-09-02T09:20:00.000-04:002012-09-02T09:20:48.611-04:00Retreat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I <i>retreat </i>to the ocean</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">in all of it's mightiness</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">giving me strength</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and awareness</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">as I walk along the shore</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I always find myself</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">coming here</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">whenever I need </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">along the sand</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">hearing the waves</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">seeing the bright sun</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">watching the shore birds play</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">No other place</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I <i>retreat</i> to the ocean</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to find myself here</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for I know I need it so</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Oh how I love to <i>retreat</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to center my heart</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">walk away from routine </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">let go of the rush</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of my life</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">cleanses the heart</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">stills the mind</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">adding focus for me</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I keep returning here</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to the beautiful ocean</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">finding my center</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">refocusing my future</span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-1555233582212906342012-09-01T08:16:00.000-04:002012-09-01T08:16:48.222-04:00Butterfly love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">he stays there</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A gift in my day</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">there for me to receive</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">so much beauty</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and detail</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">my eyes are fixed in a stare</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I found him on a </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">representing to me </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">profound changes</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of the soul</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I took the time to see him</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I loved this little </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">butterfly</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">who came for a visit</span></div>
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Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06588649429365605720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685418700543286466.post-9816659818631355652012-08-31T08:53:00.001-04:002012-09-07T06:56:02.224-04:00Blue Moon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Blue Moon</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It happens rarely</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that second full moon </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that comes again in the month</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">but with it</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">comes a time</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of magical transformation</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It is beautiful</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and brings with it</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">renewal and light</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">new directions</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a time to pause</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for magic is in the making</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">See it as a time </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to transform</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">those inner thoughts</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of yours and mine</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">see it as a beautiful</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">refreshing time</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> for setting new directions</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A second full moon</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">is a sign of </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">new energies coming</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">gaze at it</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">soak it in</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for tomorrow it will</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For once in a "blue moon"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">is a phrase</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of long long ago</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to remind us of change</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a time for the unusual</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for this is something </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">worth taking notice.</span></div>
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