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kitten seeking answers's avatar

if we didn’t have the dark woods, would we notice the beauty of the light woods? maybe both are a blessing?

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INGRID C DURDEN's avatar

there are always two sides to a coin. we would not know what happiness is, unless we have been sad. Yes, I believe even the downs are necessary. What would mountains be if there were no valleys? there wouldn't be any !

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Frances Leader's avatar

Madrigal is the name of a village in Spain where I lived off-grid. Surrounding my property was a dark wood, which I slowly cleared of all the fallen and dead wood, keeping me warm all through my first winter there..... the following spring was glorious and early. By the end of March the floor of the previously dark wood was alive with dappled light, wild flowers and a natural spring had reactivated. This poem took me back to that precious memory. Thanks.

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Alexandra Tejeda Rieloff's avatar

Beautiful. Thank you.

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Ray Horvath, "The Source" :)'s avatar

Thank you for sharing. It looks like these end of times finally forces people to face themselves and all the lies in their lives... Otherwise, beauty would have already lost its audience.

As my present, please, check out Felix Kemp's performance:

https://rayhorvaththesource.substack.com/p/my-christmas-present-for-my-readers

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Jeff Schreiber's avatar

“Even in your darkest hour, I will never abandon you.” ~ Krishna

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Trish's avatar

No mud, no lotus. I believe we are entering the time of the lotus. Thank you Celia for all your poignant writing.

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INGRID C DURDEN's avatar

this brought a tear to my eye. what a beautiful little piece ! thanks for posting

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Isha Drew's avatar

yes.

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Bandit's avatar

That is just beautiful. Thank-you for posting it for us all.

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Kelliann's avatar

I love this

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

💕

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Celia Farber's avatar

gosh you guys we could easily have a Tranströmer poem daily here. I didn't realize how much you all would like it. But why wouldn't you? Ok, more Tranströmer in 2023!

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