I love this reflection on a “night sky moment”. Thoughts and prayers for all Oregonians. My son and daughter-in-law who live in Oregon are here visiting PA right now, but leaving today to return home. I worry about the fires!
The fires aren’t the problem for most of us. It is the hazardous air, from the smoke, that is the challenge. I have a good air filter so I have been staying inside. I miss running.
Wishing you and your family wellness. It is wonderful that you got to have this time together.
Ali, one of the beautiful gifts you have that we all get to receive when we read your poetry, is that if providing texture to the words we read. It’s so easy to see or feel or at times to engage other senses when reading your heart felt words. I can literally be in the space you describe as if I were there…in that moment. Sending you blessings for safety and healing.
Thank you for your reflection, Carrie. I wrote this from a memory of clear, starry sky while camping on my Uncle’s property last month. It was a middle of the night pause where the sky held me. We all need assurance now as we sit in this smoke. We are held in love now and tomorrow. Be well, my friend.
Ann,
Great to hear from you. It is shocking to continue to see the devastation. I am so grateful to be safe and I am so sad for the losses that many are facing. Thanks for your prayers.
Your poem expressed beautifully that there’s More than us and our feeling inadequate with our thoughts and prayers. And, yes it does help to join in solidarity with those suffering and battling to keep destruction at bay.
I appreciate your reflection. There is so much to process right now and writing is a healthy way for me to do this. I heading over to see your blog. Take care.
Sending prayers to all impacted by the wildfires – those actively working to curb the fires and everyone experiencing the smoke and fright. These are extreme times, some of us much closer to the heat, but all of us burned by the realization of how vulnerable we truly are.
Jazz,
I hear your generous heart in these words. Thank you for sending you prayers. This sentence is so powerful, “These are extreme times, some of us much closer to the heat, but all of us burned by the realization of how vulnerable we truly are.” I hear this deeply. Take care of yourself. Keep on writing.
I love this reflection on a “night sky moment”. Thoughts and prayers for all Oregonians. My son and daughter-in-law who live in Oregon are here visiting PA right now, but leaving today to return home. I worry about the fires!
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The fires aren’t the problem for most of us. It is the hazardous air, from the smoke, that is the challenge. I have a good air filter so I have been staying inside. I miss running.
Wishing you and your family wellness. It is wonderful that you got to have this time together.
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Stay safe dear!
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Thank you. You as well.
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Beautiful poem and picture too.
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Thank you for reading.
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Ali, one of the beautiful gifts you have that we all get to receive when we read your poetry, is that if providing texture to the words we read. It’s so easy to see or feel or at times to engage other senses when reading your heart felt words. I can literally be in the space you describe as if I were there…in that moment. Sending you blessings for safety and healing.
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Thank you for your reflection, Carrie. I wrote this from a memory of clear, starry sky while camping on my Uncle’s property last month. It was a middle of the night pause where the sky held me. We all need assurance now as we sit in this smoke. We are held in love now and tomorrow. Be well, my friend.
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Love and prayers. ❤️
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Thank you.❤️
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Wonderful photo, and poignant poem. Thank you for both! And of course I will pray for everyone who has been harmed by these horrible fires.
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Ann,
Great to hear from you. It is shocking to continue to see the devastation. I am so grateful to be safe and I am so sad for the losses that many are facing. Thanks for your prayers.
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Your poem expressed beautifully that there’s More than us and our feeling inadequate with our thoughts and prayers. And, yes it does help to join in solidarity with those suffering and battling to keep destruction at bay.
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I appreciate your reflection. There is so much to process right now and writing is a healthy way for me to do this. I heading over to see your blog. Take care.
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Sending prayers. Lovely poem and tribute Ali.
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Thank you, Brad. Gratitude is my focus to get through the smoke of this day.
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Take care. 🙏
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Beautiful poem, Ali. Sending prayers 🙏🏻❤️
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Thank you Sue. I appreciate the love.
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Sending prayers to all impacted by the wildfires – those actively working to curb the fires and everyone experiencing the smoke and fright. These are extreme times, some of us much closer to the heat, but all of us burned by the realization of how vulnerable we truly are.
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Jazz,
I hear your generous heart in these words. Thank you for sending you prayers. This sentence is so powerful, “These are extreme times, some of us much closer to the heat, but all of us burned by the realization of how vulnerable we truly are.” I hear this deeply. Take care of yourself. Keep on writing.
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A beautiful poem Ali, sending prayers and hope you are safe and well too 🙏💜
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Thank you for your good wishes.
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Thinking of all those affected by the fires. Beautiful poem Ali. 🙂
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Thank you, Karen. One day at a time.☮️
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Please send prayers
and thoughts of goodness
for the many fighting
the wildfires in Oregon.
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Thank you friend
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