When the crack widens
to an unknown view.
Fear seeks this space
between rough edges
quickly slides in
expanding like a balloon
a barricade of shadow to
seal the sides solid.
Yet seekers of light
will never be blinded
by such tricks of perspective.
When eyes look with love
illumination is present and
forgiveness sets another place
at the table.
© Ali Grimshaw 2017
Dedicated to the shortest day of the year, the miraculous world we live in and all of those who make the world a better place by giving their light.
Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere was at 8:28 AM today.
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Ali, this is beautiful. ❤
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Thank you so much. Glad to bring light to your day.
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There’s such hope and light in your words Ali. Beautiful
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Thanks Miriam, I look forward to your uplifting posts. You have a way of bringing comfort to my day.
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I’m so glad to hear that. Thanks Ali.
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Ali, I am so touched. This is an amazing poem on forgiveness for Forgiving Fridays!! To me, forgiveness is looking through the eyes of love, as you write in your poem. LOVE how you include the illumination that helps us to see past illusion and flow with grace and truth.
I will share this for Forgiving Fridays this week. Thank you, thank you Ali. ❤ Happy holidays. So blessed to know you.
Debbie
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I am so glad this spoke to you. Thanks for sharing.
Many blessings for a joyful holiday and peaceful new year.
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And to you too, Ali ❤ Blessings!! xo
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Powerfully touching Ali, and here we are , having our longest day of the year, full of sunshine and glorious light.
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There is a time for each. Make it a marvelous day.
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forgiveness sets another place
at the table.
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Thank you Kirsten. Forgiveness is a powerful blessing.
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Very cool way to look at it!!
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Thank you friend.
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