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My Featured Blogger this week is Ali Grimshaw of Flashlight Batteries. “Writing poetry has given me a way to touch other’s lives,” says Ali, flashlight bearer and writing circle facilitator, “(to) help us see ourselves and each other with the light of love.” And that light shines through everything she writes.
As a gardener, this speaks to me. I’m glad you can see and write of the beauty and glory of life while in the grip of our seemingly endless plague. Best wishes for a swift and full recovery.
Good afternoon dear Ali. You are the second person I’ve heard from today who has fallen ill from Covid after all this time. Please take the time to rest and heal so that you can return to being the best Ali you can be.
What a sweet message. Thank you kindly. It is my life’s journey to learn to love all the versions of myself. Obviously the journey isn’t over and I am grateful to still be learning.
Such a wonderful poem, Ali. I firmly believe that nature provides us with a simple way to improve emotional health –flowers. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
I had an early spiritual teacher who made sure even at times of financial insecurity to have fresh flowers in every room. Once when I lived alone in an urban basement studio my angelic friends told me to put potted flowers along the railing down to my door. They told me the flowers would be protection against unwanted intrusion. Don’t know whether it was due to them, but I had not one problem there…
Thank you, trE. I am lucky that I have a place to rest and heal. It makes me very sad that so many people in the world don’t have this when they become sick.
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Beautiful photo and poem. Get well soon.
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Thank you for your kind words.
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I love your Dogwood good news poem. I hope you recover from that pesky virus soon!
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Thanks for letting me know that my words reached you today.
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My Featured Blogger this week is Ali Grimshaw of Flashlight Batteries. “Writing poetry has given me a way to touch other’s lives,” says Ali, flashlight bearer and writing circle facilitator, “(to) help us see ourselves and each other with the light of love.” And that light shines through everything she writes.
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I am honored that you chose to share this poem with your readers.❤️
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The honor is mine, Ali!
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A flower can be a poem ❤️
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Thanks for sharing back. Great to hear from you, Dad.
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Love the photograph and poems
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Thank you for your kind words. Wishing you a great day.
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It’s wonderful how a poem can still the world in a beholding wonder – it is the human flower. Get better soon and thanks for visiting earthweal.
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I love your reply, a poem can still the world in a beholding wonder – it is the human flower. So true! Thank you for taking the time to connect.
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As a gardener, this speaks to me. I’m glad you can see and write of the beauty and glory of life while in the grip of our seemingly endless plague. Best wishes for a swift and full recovery.
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Thank you for your good wishes. I’m feeling better. Now I just need some sunshine so I can plant my tomatoes. Take good care
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I hope you recover from Covid quickly. I like your poem. It has an elegant flow to itl
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Thank you for letting me know that you enjoyed this one. Wishing you wellness.
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem at a time when you’re unwell. Sending healing energy, Ali!
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Thanks for the healing energy, Ingrid. I can use it.
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We can learn a lot by watching nature. I hope you feel better soon. I know from watching my friends that it can be a slow process. (K)
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Yes, patience, patience. Thanks for sending your good wishes
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A beautiful poem to read from you as always!! Wishing you complete recovery soonest my friend!
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Thanks so much for the love. Take good care of yourself
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this poem is the perfect message to begin my day! the first three lines are brilliant.
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Stacy, thanks for making my day by leaving this message for me. Wishing you all good things.
Ali
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Sorry to hear that Covid caught you!!! Sending You positive energy hugs and wishes for wellness, My Dear!! 😊💕🌹
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Thank you so much.
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each petal, lined hues
of good news
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Thank you for reflection back.
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Hope you are feeling better. Take care of you. ❤️
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I am making progress but it is quite slow. I guess I need to be patient. Thanks for the love.
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Ali, this is exquisite. A delight to read. SO happy you linked it at earthweal. I do hope you recover quickly. What times we are living in!
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Thank you for the opportunity to share with others. Nature is our greatest healer and our greatest teacher.
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Beautiful words Ali. Nature is our greatest teacher and healer. I hope you recover soon and that your time in stillness is nurturing. 🤗🌈
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Beautiful words Ali. Nature is our greatest teacher and healer. I hope you feel stronger soon and that your time in stillness is healing. 🤗🙏🏻
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Thank you, Karen. I sat in the backyard for a bit and watched the leaves in the breeze. Keep shining your light. The world needs you.
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what a beautiful poem Ali! Oh I’m so sorry to hear. Don’t rush like your poem says, all in time your body knows how to heal!
💖💖💖💞💞
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Cindy,
Thanks for stopping by and your good wishes.
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Good afternoon dear Ali. You are the second person I’ve heard from today who has fallen ill from Covid after all this time. Please take the time to rest and heal so that you can return to being the best Ali you can be.
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What a sweet message. Thank you kindly. It is my life’s journey to learn to love all the versions of myself. Obviously the journey isn’t over and I am grateful to still be learning.
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Great image Ali . Hope all goes with Covid.
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Thank you for the good thoughts. Keep sharing your travel photos. It’s only armchair traveling for me.
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Such a wonderful poem, Ali. I firmly believe that nature provides us with a simple way to improve emotional health –flowers. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Aiva,
You are a sister of my flowered heart. May the healing continue for all that stop to ponder the wonder of the flowers.
Wishing you peace,
Ali
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🥰🥰🥰
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I had an early spiritual teacher who made sure even at times of financial insecurity to have fresh flowers in every room. Once when I lived alone in an urban basement studio my angelic friends told me to put potted flowers along the railing down to my door. They told me the flowers would be protection against unwanted intrusion. Don’t know whether it was due to them, but I had not one problem there…
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Flowers bring me alive. I grow them in my yard just to put them in my house and give them away to others.
Love your story. Thanks for sharing.
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Stay safe and get well soon, Ali.
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Thank you, trE. I am lucky that I have a place to rest and heal. It makes me very sad that so many people in the world don’t have this when they become sick.
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🙏🏾💜
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Great photo, lovely piece and sending a prayer your way for healing. 🙏🥰
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Thanks for the love.☮️
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😔 Sending blessings to you – love and healing. 💜
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Let me know if you are available to zoom tomorrow. I am home in quarantine. Send me a text with a time that would work.
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