Leaves in an Oregon River
absent stood out
on the page of my day,
like sharp yellow highlighter,
a biting bright contrast,
to your slight soft smile.
Remembering our laughter
mixed with warm sunlight smell
of blackberries, overripe
with the end of this season,
some clinging to the vine.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2019
As we shift to the next, there is a tension of holding on
and letting go. I feel this as I experience goodbyes
and new places. Sending love to anyone who is saying
farewell and transitioning with this season. Let's
welcome in the new colors that arrive with this change.
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flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
The shift is a challenge, a mix of embracing and resisting.
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Sarah,
Yes, I experience that as well. I am fascinated by transitions. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for sharing my words. Stay healthy.
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I enjoyed each line with a slow read – beautiful feeling.
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A slow reading of my words is such an honor. Sending you a lift with my gratitude and wishes of wellness. Ali
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I received that lift with a smile :))
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That makes me happy.
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water
off and on
life
and yet flood
not good
stagnant
as the yuck ruts
right on the fight
flight too
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Thank you for reading and sharing your response. Wishing you wellness.
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you too. i hope we dump you know. lovely oregon five cents back per reuse~
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Yes, Oregon was the first to creatively offer 5 cents on bottles so that people would return them to the store for recycling instead of littering.
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absent stood out
on the page of my day
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Thank you for sending your reflection my friend. I hope you find moments of peace within the falling rain today.
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