In a moment it could all change,
a life and its contents rearranged.
In the blink of an eye
without knowing why
reality shifts,
the rifts
in time grow wide
we slip inside,
swallowed up
to rise
with eyes
wide shut…
again
and
again.
When will we learn?
Pristine landscape, abundant wildlife, courtesy Costa Rica conservation.
Living perfection, courtesy of the Creator. Show some respect before it disappears again.
I have been so discouraged that the majority of people I meet and speak to daily care nothing about what the future holds-for our planet, our country, or our mental and emotional well-being. It would seem people are most comfortable complacently assuming things will somehow just work themselves out. And I meet so few ready to fight for a better way, not even willing to speak out for it. I long to live on an island, not be an island surrounded by a sea of heartless humans…
(The Enya is for you, Debbie. We shared everything. Still miss you so much.)
Dreaming Reality 
Amen!
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Cheryl, sending virtual hugs to you. I understand the loss of a good friend.
On a positive note, thanks for the butterfly photo. I need a little touch of summer today. 🙂
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I’m so glad to share a bit of Spring with you Mary.
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It’s always sad when we think about absent friends. You’ve managed to package those thoughts and emotions in beautiful words and pictures. I think your friend would smile.
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I’m sure she is Dan. Thank you
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Beautiful poem too and love those photographs, especially the butterfly on the flower.
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Thank you again. I love butterflies. So did my friend 😊
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So sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s comfort for you now.
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Oh thank you. Its been a few years. The post is about life in general but I do miss her. She loved Enya.
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Beautiful! If my moment could change and transport me to that beach . . .. It is – 30 c windchill up here. (I don’t know what it is in Fahrenheit). Tonight it is expected to reach -39c! Brrrrr
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I’m so sorry Pam. -14 where my grandkids are. 😩
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