After what seems like
forever darkness
light comes back again
each bud tilts toward warmth
layers fall open with ease
not because they were told, “It is time.”
facing the sun… their hearts knew.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2018
Trust yourself. Your heart knows the way forward.
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Yes. We can heal by following the laws of nature.
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Thank you. Nature is indeed a healing force.
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Ali, I am so moved by your poem. It’s a blessing of trusting our hearts to guide the way as we bloom in our lives (I love your buds tilting toward warmth 😊)
You are courageous, Ali, and I’m honored to share this post tomorrow
for #ForgivingFridays. Much love, Debbie
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Debbie, I am grateful for your commitment to healing hearts through forgiveness. Our hearts know the way forward. Glad you liked the poem.
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Oh Ali, your words made my heart open up too.
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Thanks Ivor. What a great complement.
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Brilliant words of marvelous poetry, Ali. Loved the subtleness.
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Thank you. Have a beautiful day.
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Welcome and you too have a great day Ali
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light comes back again
facing the sun… their hearts knew.
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Kirsten, thank you for this reflection. Make it a great day.
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And with trust comes hope. Lovely
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Thanks Miriam. Our hearts know the way forward. Have a beautiful day.
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You too Ali ❤️
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