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Some Photo memories of 2020

10/20/2020

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There was a time when we could huddle 
and come close to laugh and smile. 

It is important that we notice the times 
that overflowed with love.
   

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There were unexpected needs to fill 
and so we tried to fill them. 
Cotton bags with books 
plastic bags to fill the bellies.
 

It is important that we notice
there are those with greater need.

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Baby chicks that fill the heart 
a son’s recipe for the world’s best cookies. 

It is important that we stop and notice 
when there is sweetness in the air.

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There were birthdays that were celebrated 
flowers that grew love.  

It is important that we notice 
when things are done with love.

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Look up into the sky for peace.
It’s so easy to forget. 

It is important that we notice places 
where light and earth connect.

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There were lessons to be learned. 
Familiar faces in strange new places. 

It is important that we notice places 
where there’s great need to reconnect.

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The dried flowers and their seeds 
promised hope would grow again.
 

It is important to remember
that not all our hopes come true.

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Remember to look up again 
to experience the good. 

It is important to take time to notice 
the place where light and night caress 
before they say goodbye.

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There are poems that exist 
that help us say goodbye. 

It is important that we notice when 
it’s time for us
to say goodbye.


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There were times to start anew. 
Bruised and tired on occasion. 

It is important that we notice when 
it’s time to stop 
and find a day to start again.

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And there are little things around us. 
They remind us to find joy.  

It is important that we notice every little thing 
the goodness that surrounds us.

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Through inevitable accidents 
that force a time for rest. 

It is important that we notice things 
will carry on without us. 

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In times of healing rest, 
there are memories of years ago
of tiny feet, 
in tiny summer shoes.

It is important that we notice those we love. 
It is important that they know.

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There were battles fought 
with quiet strength.
Battles not yet finished. 

It is important that we stand for things.
So, stand for things that are important. 

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Those tiny feet, 
in tiny shoes,
not tiny anymore,
continue learning how to stand for something.
 
It is important that we notice 
what we do 
who we are 
and what we stand for

We plant seeds that do take root.

5 Comments
Suzy
10/21/2020 05:41:50 am

What a succinct treasury in words and pic!

...and I think you need to go lie down under that oak tree and stare up at the sky. Let the neighbors wonder...

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Stacey link
10/21/2020 08:47:54 am

Gorgeous writing and inspiring photos, Marina!

The photo of your boot is reminding me to ask... how is your foot doing?

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Chris link
10/22/2020 03:33:17 am

"It's important that we notice"...there seems to be more quiet during pandemic times, and when the noise becomes hushed, the sights come to the forefront--as do the thoughts in our head. Thank you for the beautiful images and reminders to look up today.

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Katina
10/23/2020 03:04:49 pm

Love it! This is the most beautiful thing to have come out of 2020. What a great idea to break up the text with the photos. The interaction of text and photo works really well like this! My friend, you are a poet and you didn't know it!

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Kristin Dungan
11/3/2020 07:04:36 pm

So blessed to have you as a friend. This poem helped me remember the things that are important....love, goodness, hope.

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