Choose a small cup
simple, without handle
each hand deserves a curve of warm
the offering of this today, inhabited
it cannot help but overflow
effortlessly overcome boundaries
designed by small needs
running down the sides in abundance.
Maybe you have forgotten
how little it takes
to satisfy thirst.
© Ali Grimshaw 2020
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Love the simplicity of this!
Pat
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Thank you Pat. I hope it brought inspiration to your day.
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I love the sense of how life can be simple if we let it be so…
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Agreed. Thanks for your thoughts.
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Nice ending about how little it takes to satisfy thirst.
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Thanks for your feedback Frank. Much appreciated.
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Simplicity…something that never fails to ground me and leave me grateful…thank you for these beautiful words of wisdom, Ali!
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I’m glad to hear that my words brought a positive sense of perspective to your day. That makes me smile. May your cup run over with love.
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Oh, I love this one Ali! In a world of “more, more, more” this speaks of the wisdom restraint, and the appreciation of “enough.”
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Ann,
You always know how to make me feel like I am communicating my message clearly. You have gotten the essence of this poem. Thank you friend. I so appreciate your response.
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There is not much I understand in this world, but I do “get” your poetry. Which speaks volumes about how good it is……
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You make me feel so successful. Thanks Ann.
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Oh I love this Ali. It speaks volumes.
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This poem may be particularly timely for your area of the word. Take care.
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Thank you. It is.
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the offering of this today…
effortlessly overcome boundaries
designed by small needs
running down the sides in abundance.
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Thank you for your reflection my friend. A beautiful day.
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It’s easy to forget how little it requires to satisfy thirst. Thank you for the reminder, Ali. Beautiful post! xo
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Thanks AmyRose. I always appreciate your responses.
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You are so welcome! xo
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Beautiful, Ali!
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Thanks for visiting, Jill. I am glad to hear you liked this one.
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Hello Ali,
“effortlessly overcome boundaries
designed by small needs
running down the sides in abundance.”
I appreciate, in this, and in all your poetry I’ve read, the skill with which you break the flow of your educative thoughts. Very nice.
Best wishes to you. 🙂
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S K Ditta, I am appreciative of your reflection. It is always interesting to hear what words resonate with a reader. This poem comes from an intentional way of living I designed for myself. I hope it inspires. Be well, Ali
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Your cup runneth over with love Ali….
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You see me. It is always my intention to send love out into the world. Take care my fellow poet.
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Ali, keep writing; I love your poems 😀
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Thank you Dad. You are an awesome supporter.
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Beautiful! I particularly love the phrase “each hand deserves a curve of warm.”
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Thank you for taking the time to leave the words that resonated with you most. Have a wonderful week.
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You’re welcome. 😊
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