“Human awe is an endangered species. Do not let your astonishment go extinct. Go wild for the wildness of your being.” – Andrea Gibson
how many days can you claim
bold aliveness
kindergarten eagerness
ignited intentions
bright contagiousness of
shared lifting
sky-filled unerasable strokes
readable by all
baring yourself beautiful
with each word from your mouth
skinny-dipping freedom
because words of love
deserve all capitals
sing unification
undeniable
© Ali Grimshaw 2023
Photo taken in Portland, Oregon on my hike of "appreciating the flowering trees" this past weekend. They remind me to love big. I hope they inspire you to reach out to someone you have been missing.
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
kindergarten eagerness
ignited intentions
bright contagiousness of
shared lifting
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Thank you for reflecting back the lines as spoke to you.❤️☮️
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This one is beautifully written, Ali. I really like the line ‘baring yourself beautiful’, and it stands as a single line as it self. Really boldly standing out and baring all.
Beautiful photo you took on your hike in Oregon. Looks like Spring has sprung in your part of the world. I like your thoughts at the end – to love big. And a reminder to reach out to someone. You never know how much someone else might need that. Big love to you, Ali 😊❤
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Mabel, thank you so much for your feedback. I always appreciate hearing from you. If we look for love, we will find it.
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I love your theme of love in your last few poems posted, Ali. It is exactly what this world needs. Love of the world, love of one another, love of life.
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I agree with you, Carla. The world needs love and I write to share this. Thank you for letting me know that my poems reached you. I appreciate it.
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Love the skinny-dipping image. Great job!
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Thank you for your feedback. It is always appreciated.
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Beautiful. Thank you. Happy Earth Day! 🌎
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It’s what the world needs.❤️
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I LOVE this.❤️🙏🏻
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Thank you, Melissa. I hope love lands on you today.☮️
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That’s a great pic and an amazing verse to go with it.
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Thanks! Wishing you beauty in your day☮️
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You too. And welcome, Ali.
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