Blame is an easy
coat to wear, it’s large pockets
empty promises
© Ali Grimshaw 2018
“The impulse to create begins – often terribly and fearfully – in a tunnel of silence. Every real poem is the breaking of existing silence, and the first question we might ask any poem is, What kind of voice is breaking silence, and what kind of silence is being broken?” ~ Adrienne Rich
An invitation from now until November 6 to share poems of witness by advocating for justice, making a stand for equity, speaking up and out against injustice, hatred and bigotry. #poemsofwitness
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
He he, empty promises or to empty and give promises. Sorry for dissecting but lot of fun.
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I always appreciate hearing how others experience my words. I like to play with words in my poems. Thanks for your response.
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Thanks for sharing.
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ps – I did a video on Facebook yesterday on the election, and how we can elect in love and extend that compassion and empathy to everyone else, however they choose to vote. That they can still have preferences and cast their vote without holding judgment about how others do it. I love our acts of kindness!
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Wonderful! I will look it up.
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Oh Ali, I love this. What a beautiful invitation to let go of blame and open to a fresh start. Yes, they do matter!
There’s such sweetness in your writing, at least in my experience inside. I really love how you take a stand for kindness and empathy. This is a sacred contribution for #ForgivingFridays, and I’m honored to share it this week! Thank you, Ali.
Sending you blessings of love – and all of us in our forgiving process!
~Debbie
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Thank you for always hearing the love in my poems that I wish to give to others. I write to give and it makes me happy to know that my words have touch your day.
Keep sharing your invitations to forgiveness. Take care my friend.
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Thank you for sharing.
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Profound words and poetry Ali. Love that it’s part of something so meaningful. ❤️
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Miriam, thanks for visiting and for your support.
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…an easy coat to wear…
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Thanks Kirsten
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Beautiful poem!
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Thank you.
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A lovely poem Ali. Thank you for standing up for peace and justice. May we do so with loving hearts.
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Thank you for reading. No poem really exists without someone to read it. May peace touch your day
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You’re welcome Ali. It’s a nice feeling to know people resonate with our words. 🙂 peace out!
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Beautiful! I am not a poet, but I love words. Maybe I will try poetry for a good cause. I will have to see what I can come up with!
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Give it a try Laurie. There is a poet in all of us.
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