So many veins and deep scars
Of a life long-lived
We die and are re-born anew
We see the fight and the struggle
The tears and the pain
Frayed edges
With bruises
Holes in our hearts
And yet, weโre beautifully whole
Even among the fragments
Withered away
Our soul remains
In a final resting place
To be given back to the Earth
In the endโฆ
We are a spirit born free
No more pain
No more sadness
No more tears
Just peace.
Back from vacation, and I have so many photos Iโd love to share with you! Taking some time getting caught up with everyone, and it seems Iโve picked up a bit of a travel flu which hopefully doesnโt last long.๐ค
Regardless, it was a wonderful time. ๐
Hope you all are well, and enjoyed my little share here as I was entranced by the cycles and journey this leaf has seen – kind of like us. ๐
Black Moon Lilith ๐ 
Welcome back, m’lady. Very glad that you had a great time and got to enjoy yourself. Missed you ๐
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Thank you, Kevin โค๏ธ I missed you too! ๐ It was very busy, but Iโm glad I got a chance to go!
Now, back to work ugh ๐ฉ and to shake off thisโฆwhatever it is..blah ๐
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I’m glad you did too. It was needed and beneficial, I’m sure ๐
I hope you are able to shake it too. ๐ At least it will be a very short work week.
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Iโm glad you had a lovely break Laura!
I love the poemโฆPEACE is what we need! โฅ๏ธ๐๏ธ
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Thank you, Sara! โค๏ธ so glad you liked the poem ๐ I agree, we need peace in our lives above all! ๐ค
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Youโre very welcome Laura! ๐ค๐
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Welcome back. That leaf ๐ looks like it could be a mask! ๐ญ
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Thank you, so many different ways it can be seen! Itโs certainly large enough ๐ Appreciate your kind comments! ๐ ๐
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I’m also glad you are back. Hopefully the travel flu will go away soon and you will be able to rest soundly under the moon ๐.
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Thank you, Jesse! ๐ Super kind of you! Moon dreams ๐ are where itโs at, with all her healing light! โจ Appreciate your kindness! ๐
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Welcome back ๐ I hope you feel refreshed and renewed
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Thank you, Sarah! It was great to get out and do some hikes. I enjoyed it immensely and want to go back ASAP lol ๐
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glad you had a great trip Laura ๐ take your time, many of us will wait patiently to see the wonderful photos you’ve taken . till then, get some good home rest! Mike
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Thank you, Mike! ๐ I hope youโll enjoy the photos, I think I got some good shots! Appreciate your kindness always. Been resting last night and then tonight I have to go into work ๐ฉ ugh! Lol ๐ posting some soon! (Maybe tomorrow?!) lol
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Feel better soon!
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Thank you so much, Melissa! ๐
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Nice photo and poem, welcome back Laura!
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Thank you Daniel! ๐ Hope youโre doing ok, havenโt seen you around much! ๐
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Welcome back Laura. I am glad you had a lovely break. But I hope you don’t get knocked by flu.
A lovely poem to go with the photo. โบ๏ธ๐ค
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Thank you, Liz ๐ค itโs one of those things thatโs on / off, chills, body aches, feel bad but then rest and feel ok. Hopefully it shakes soon. I called out of work last night to rest, but have to go in for just one night tonight so weโll see.
And thank you โค๏ธ glad you enjoyed them ๐
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Take care, Laura. โบ๏ธ
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Lovely poem Laura! ๐คโจ๏ธ
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Thank you so much for your kind words! โจ๐
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Lovely poem, Laura! I’m glad you guys are home safe, I caught some kind of bug while in Florida recently, or perhaps it came from the aircraft but I had to get antibiotics to knock it out of my lungs.
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Thank you so much, John! ๐ Oh, and that is appreciated! ๐ I hope you are feeling better now, I always feel like I catch something or another when I go away, especially if I fly! This trip was driving for quite a long stretch of time, so I donโt discount picking up something along a rest stop. Been kinda a chills/body aches, etc back and forth kinda deal. If it persists, Iโll look into getting something. Hope you are well โจ
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Thanks, Laura, I still have a minor cough, if it persists I will contact my doctor via the online portal. I feel great today, thanks! โค๏ธ
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Glad youโre feeling well today! ๐๐ซถ โจ
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Thanks Laura, you are very kind! โค๏ธ๐
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Yay ๐ … welcome home, can’t wait to read more about your recent journey! Beautiful leaf with deep colors. Resonating with a spirit born free; transformative and renewing feeling and I loathe changes (lol), sorry about catching the flu (chug the vitamin C and rest) take care and all the time you need ๐ … โค ya!
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Thank you lovely spirit โค๏ธ Iโve been taking all the vitamins I can. At work tonight but luckily itโs only one day ๐ค hoping it goes fast. Pray you are well and thank you as always for your kind and beautiful words ๐ much loveeee to you always! ๐
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Wonderful poem and great photo
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Thank you so much, Luisa! Very kind of you! ๐
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You’re more than welcome ๐
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Laura it is lovely to have you back.โค๏ธ
I hope you feel better soon.
Your poem is so beautifully expressed, I love it ๐ฅฐ
Take good care xo
The leaf is stunning.
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Thank you so much lovely Maggie โค๏ธ glad to be back and thank you for your kind words ๐ I hope you are well and having a wonderful week which you deserve ๐ ๐ค
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Laura it is my pleasure dear friend โค๏ธ๐ฅฐ
I am well ๐ thank you ๐ค
Have a lovely day ๐ค๐
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Ooooooh, I love your logo!!!
I’m so glad you’re back, and this poem is amazing!
I can’t wait to see your vacay pics!
Feel better soon!
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Haha! Thank you, Kymber! โค๏ธ I love all your new logos! They are so cute ๐ and appreciate it, hope you feel well too ๐
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Thank you so much! Doing well here! ๐ ๐ฉท๐บ
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Kick that bugs ass quick!!! Glad you had a Relaxing and Chillaxing va-ca .
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Hahaha yessss relax and chillax indeed, it was the drive home that got me! Iโm at work tonight but Iโm working on the ass kicking it needs ๐ hope you are doing well! ๐ โ๏ธ ๐
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Love this poem as always Laura , beautiful and the pic of leaf is๐lovely ๐น a rose for you ๐
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Thank you my friend! ๐ I appreciate your kindness to me always, and I hope all is well in your world! I appreciate that as well, hereโs some moon and stars for you! ๐ โจ ๐
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Beautiful poem!! Hope you had great time off so now your batteries are recharged๐ช๐ฝ๐ช๐ฝHappy week back to normal!!
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Thank you so much, Javi! ๐ Really glad you liked the poem. It was a wonderful time. ๐ Yes, back to normal now ๐๐ happy week to you, too! โจ
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Beautiful poem, Laura, and I love this part:
โThe tears and the pain
Frayed edges
With bruises
Holes in our hearts
And yet, weโre beautifully wholeโ
Iโm glad you had a wonderful time, and itโs great to see you back!
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Thank you, Edward! ๐ So thankful you liked the poem, and Iโm looking forward to getting caught up with yours and everyone elseโs posts. Hope all is well your way! โ๏ธ ๐ โ๏ธ
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Youโre welcome, Laura. All is well, my friend. โ๏ธโ๏ธ
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Wonderful poem, Laura! Mystically profound, as can be read in these lines: “beautifully whole
Even among the fragments.” Love it!! Welcome back, my friend! You were missed! Sending light and blessings your way๐๐๐
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Awww thank you, Susana! ๐ Appreciate your beautiful light and kind spirit as always ๐ much gratitude to you, Iโm glad you liked the poem and I hope youโre having a wonderful week! โจ๐
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Uh oh, hope it’s a minor bug, get better soon. Another lovely poem ๐ผ๐ผ.
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Thank you, Iba! โจ Appreciated much. On / off hot cold child and body aches, etc. hopefully itโll be done shortly here! Thank you for the kind words about the poem ๐ so appreciated ๐
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I think the patterns in nature reflect our lives. It’s the cyclical nature of the universe. We are the universe… our souls are eternal…. birth and death are there to keep the soul evolving.
Great poem. You’re so talented. Much love
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So true, my friend! โจ Thank you! Have you looked up sacred geometry? Lots in there about the patterns and in nature, very interesting and intriguing stuff! What you said is all true! And thank you! ๐ Hoping to get caught up here and see what youโve been posting. ๐ Much love your way, too! ๐ซถ
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You just reminded me of a documentary I downloaded about sacred geometry but haven’t watched! It is found on Gaia..
So welcome, Laura๐ซถโค๏ธ
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Nice one, Laura! ๐โค๏ธ
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Thank you so much, Darryl! โจ๐ซถ Always so appreciated! ๐
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Those colors!!!!!!!!!! What a miracle, and I love this poem, dancing on the boundary. Welcome back, and please get well fast. โค โค
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I love what you said! โDancing on the boundaryโ has to be the name for a dream post or something! โค๏ธ always appreciated โค๏ธ thank you! ๐
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I love your leaf photo. Your poem certainly raise some thoughts and memories. Well done.
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Thank you, John! Appreciate that very much and nice to know the poem resonated with you ๐ Hope all is well your way and youโre having a great week so far! ๐
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All is well Laura. Yes, the week is going well. Thank you for asking. ๐
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Gorgeous colorful leaf and wonderful poem, dear Laura. Part of getting that bug on your travel is relaxing after working intensely. I hope you are feeling better. Love to you, sweet friend.
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That makes a lot of sense Mary โค๏ธ thank you as always for your sweet words ๐ your encouragement means a lot to me. I hope your week is going well ๐ lots of love and hugs to you always!
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Stunning writing, Laura. A bit of philosophy mixed in as well. A very lovely piece! โบ๏ธ
Hope you recover quickly. There’s a nasty stomach bug going around which my little granddaughter was kind enough to share with me. I’ve been down since Sunday evening! ๐คข
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Thank you, Nancy! Iโm so glad you enjoyed it! ๐ Iโm so sorry to hear youโve had some nasty bug since Sunday! Ugh! ๐ฉ I hope you recover quickly as well and feel so much better soon โจ ๐ appreciate your kind words as always! ๐
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Thanks so much, Laura! I am so very sick of this damn bug which doesn’t want to leave my body! GRRRR! ๐ ๐คข ๐คฌ
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Going on 3 days now, hopefully it ends soon ๐
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Stunning as always :3
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Thank you so kindly! ๐ โจ
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Bravo!
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Thank you, my friend! ๐
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Great colours in those photos and a very powerful poem Laura.
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Thank you, Sharon! ๐ Really kind of you to say, and I hope all is well your way! Looking forward to catching up โจ
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๐คGlad to have you back!!
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Well said LB!
A journey etched in time, yet the soul remains untetheredโworn but never broken, scattered yet whole.
In the end, freedom isnโt lost; itโs finally found.
Take care.
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Thank you so much, my friend! ๐ I appreciate your insightful comment and the truths you always share in your words. Hope all is well with you this week! ๐
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Always, my friend! Wishing you a great week ahead! ๐
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Hope you’re able to kick that travel bug! Those are not the souvenirs we ever want! Captivating colors in your photo and love the thought journey it took you on. Beautiful writing, Laura. ๐๐
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Thank you so much, Michele! ๐ sitting here at work wishing I was in bed, wouldโve been but already took one day off. The curse of the working class! ๐ In a few hours Iโll be back in bed and hopefully by then feeling better ๐ appreciate you always!
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You’re so welcome and I understand, quite well. ๐ The OTC that can keep us gong and get us through the rough stuff has downsides. I hope work isn’t too taxing and rest restores you. ๐๐ค
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It is a beautiful and thought provoking poem. I am sorry you picked up the flu but I hope you had a great vacation otherwise. I am looking forward to your pictures.
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Thank you, Thomas! ๐ Yes, it was a good vacay thankfully despite picking up a little flu, which hopefully will resolve in a few days ๐ค And I canโt wait to post them, hopefully in the next few days here ๐
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That sounds great. I am looking forward to it.
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The leaves of life, whatโs tethered to the branch of loveโs tapestry, knowing the peace in the journey within! โ๐พ๐๐พ๐
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Awww a beautiful comment from you as always! ๐ thank you for your sweet words ๐ Much appreciation โจ
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Blessings!
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Hopefully you feel better soon and the poem is lovely ๐๐
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Good evening,,where u,
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Peace is what we seek… I can’t wait to see your photo’s ๐
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Welcome back! I hope you’re feeling better now. That is a beautiful image and poem, depicting the circle of life. ๐น Looking forward to more photos!
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Beautiful poetry!
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A beautiful poem, Laura and reflections! Happy you had a great time! Itโs hard getting back and then not to feel goodโฆ. Ugh !Feel better soon!!!
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“And yet, weโreย beautifully whole
Even among the fragments”
Lovely lines, Laura.
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Thank you so much Nicole ๐ really appreciated ๐
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