By knowing you, I see myself in bloom now and 90 years wrinkled. My doubts don’t exist in your eyes. You see the chipped edges scars of failed attempts places worn raw as my earned beauty. You hold the rough abeyant curves of my puzzle like a treasure. You saw my essence of spirit gently holding it all up, a mirror before me, until I could see, for myself, who I am becoming. © Ali Grimshaw 2020 Eugi's Weekly Prompt - Romance
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Someone wonderful? 🙂
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My husband❤️
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I’m sure, but I meant you! ha ha. It was in response to the question at the end of the poem. 🙂
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Thank you Susi
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Beautiful❤
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Meet the right person this time it’s really hard..but those who are blessed with the right one..please always keep it safe and protected
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Tending to love between us is always worth the effort. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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I loved the line about a loved one holding the pieces of your self.. just beautiful.
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I appreciate you reflecting back the line that spoke most to you. Each reader brings their own life experiences to the poem. Wishing you a wonderful day.
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That is so true.. different things resonate.. its the beauty of poetry..
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I was just reading a poem on your blog about fear and how stepping through it can bring aliveness. I hope you keep going.
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I will keep trying… fear has dogged me for so long it really has limited my life in so many ways sadly… thanks for your lovely thoughts, Ali
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places worn raw
as my unearned beauty.
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Thank you friend. My earned beauty is more valuable than my appearance.
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Just lovely! Happy Valentine’s Day!
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I hope you are feeling the love today. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
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A beautiful poem, Ali. Thanks for posting it.
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Thank you for reading and responding with gratitude for my words. Happy Valentine’s Day.
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Love this love as it unfolds. 💕
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Great to hear from you, Val. Keep shining your beautiful light.
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Thank you Ali 🙏
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for sharing. Happy Valentine’s Day.
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Love this 💕🥺
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Happy Valentine’s Day. May love surround you.
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Lovely expressions of unconditional love, Ali! Thank you so much for joining in. ❤️
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Happy Valentine’s Day. May love surround you.
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🤗💖
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Beautiful 🙏
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Happy Valentine’s Day. May love surround you.
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Thank you, and you also 😊
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Absolutely beautiful poetry and this kind of love 💕
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May love land on you tomorrow and always.
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Beautiful. ❤️
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Sending you a big hug. I hope you feel it today. You are so loved by my heart.
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Ali…thank you. I do feel and appreciate it very much. You are deeply loved…my precious friend.
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so browning wrote grow old with me best is yet to be
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I hope I am that lucky.
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A beautiful poem of love and encouragement. ♥
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Thank you for reading, Sue. May all of us grown in love, one step at a time. Wishing you a beautiful day.
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I was fortunate enough to witness the unconditional love between my 90 year-old parents… 💗💗
A little “2min” piece for your lovely poem….
“The universe sings to us from above
There is nothing standing in the way
To stop the softening flow of love”
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Great to hear from you my friend. How wonderful that you could see the love your parents had for each other.
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A ‘Love’ that has helped me cope with life…
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A beautiful love and perspective.
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Brad,
I wish more people could experience unconditional love.
Wishing you a wonderful Saturday.
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Thanks Ali.
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