Some say, Who am I? I need to find myself. I have lost myself. Some ask, How do I go on? How do I begin again? What matters now? There are those who are living as question marks and those who refuse punctuation. When your heart burns away, is cracked to irreparable or crushed to stillness is that the end or the beginning of learning to love? © Ali Grimshaw 2021 Three quotes from a man who left this world too early, Martin Luther King J. May we remember his words.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'”
“At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.”
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These are great words which we need to absorb.Thanks
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I am in awe of the inspiration and learning that is still being drawn from this man’s life. I hope it continues. Thank you for reading.
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I had to reread and then reread this, so beautiful!!
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Glad to hear these words reached you and touched your heart. Sending you love and peace.
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Such peaceful attentiveness to the power of Love in your words Ali. Thank you.
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I appreciate hearing this from you. Love is always the answer.
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Lovely poem and reminders Ali. I resonate with the idea of love helping to crack us open to feel and embrace more of life. May we find room in our hearts for more empathy, compassion, and healing for our world.
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Thanks for reflecting back what spoke to you most. A breaking heart can be a growing of our ability to love.
Wishing you peace and love today.
Ali
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Thanks.
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dream
or so it may seem
why here
dear
past still casts
words and actions
beat them up
revenge for
bully
me too
and so
i know
i am outside
lookin in
forever
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Thank you for reflecting back with your poetic words.
Peace to you.
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“When your heart burns away…” Beautiful poem and inspiring words, Ali. Too many people rant for a better world forgetting that there’s so much they can do to make it happen. Loving your family. Being a good neighbor. Practicing kindness. Building bridges and so on. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 😀 Aiva
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Aiva,
Yes, each of us has gifts to give and actions to take that will make a difference in the world. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Be well.
Ali
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So beautiful. ♥
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May his words inspire your day. Thanks for reading.
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a wonderful tribute to an amazing man, Ali
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That means a lot to me, Beth. I hope it inspires others to learn from his life.
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There are those who
are living as question marks
and those who refuse punctuation.
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I thought you might pick that part. Thank you for reflecting back. I appreciate it greatly. LOVE!
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We need his words and this message more than ever now!
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Ingrid,
I so agree. There is a great opportunity to learn from his words and life.
Thanks for reading.
Ali
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Beyond who we are
we ask the questions
why, when, and where
we look for the truth out there
but the truth is everywhere, in the air
life is in the air
and love lives in the air
enough for all to share
I am alive while I breathe air …..
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Ivor,
Thank you for this beautiful reflection.
There is enough for all to share
in the air all around us.
Peace to you my friend.
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Since our last Writing Circle, I have thinking of our reasons for being ‘here’.. and life is simple… like the other animals of planet… we are not here to own or run the planet… our task/truth, is to exist and coexist /cooperate with our surroundings and nature…
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That sounds like a peaceful co-existence. Thank you for sharing it.
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Beautiful poem and the question.
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Thank you, Kritika. I appreciate your response. There is still so much for all of us to learn about love.
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True words.
Welcome 🙂
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Yes too many question Marks and uncertainties….who am I….loved your poem Ali….especially cos it resonates with me 😍💐🤗🤩
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Ruelha,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I hope we can move forward from a place of love.
Wishing you wellness.
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Thank you Ali🙏🏼😘🤗🙏🏼
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Very good tribute!
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Thank you for your kind words. Anything I write seems inadequate for remembering this man.
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So very true!
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