Spirit of Autumn, My interpretation of the Magic of Autumn Gold.
The Winds Dance
From where does the wind gain her mighty strength?
How long is her trail, her width and her length?
From whence does a breeze grow into a gale?
As she shrieks and blusters bringing down hail
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And how does her anger in tornadoes twirl
Calm to the silence in the eye of a storm
And when does her shout fall to whispers and calm
That caressers the skin in the light of the dawn
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She flirts with the leaves to twist them and prance
Lifting them up to have their last dance
Her friend is the rain as he falls from the sky
Pelting the ground as he matches her sighs
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She finds every nook and the cracks to creep in
Howling laments as she shrieks out her din
The trees bow their heads in respect to her might
Those who resist are snapped in their fight
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She whips up the oceans creating great swells
And blows in the mountains, valleys and dells
She blows up the snow that drifts on the ground
She’s gentle and silent then violent and loud
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Never underestimate Nature with all of her sides
She’s stronger than Man despite all of his strides
Respect ALL the elements, to not is to fall
Because Nature is Mother, Listen to her call
© Sue Dreamwalker 2014 All rights reserved.
My thoughts are sent out to those in the path of any forthcoming storms around the world..
I wrote this poem some time ago when we were experiencing High winds..
The above artwork I did a couple of years ago.. As I tried to capture the Golden Magic of Autumn and the glitter of Frost upon the fallen leaves..
I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful week as I leave you with this poem.
Blessings and thank you for reading and Welcome to all who are newly subscribed to Dreamwalker’s Sanctuary I hope you enjoy your browsing experience.
~Sue~
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 14:56:17
Dancing the dance of autumn and winter again … life is good … thank you for your email and “my horse”, Sue … Love u, sister … always, cat.
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:21:34
Glad you are dancing amid the leaves Cat… Keep on dancing my friend.. and you are most welcome.. 🙂 xx Hugs back
Sue
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 14:56:45
Another serenely beautiful post! Thank you, Sue.
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:20:48
many thanks Paul.. and today is the day I catch up with your good self and posts 🙂
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 15:00:27
Lovely poem as always Sue! 🙂
You catch the wind my friend!!! 🙂
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:20:13
Bless you Prenin…. and you my good friend, ALWAYS catch my posts.. Many thanks :-D.. xxx
Hugs Sue x
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 15:05:53
Sue I truly love the poem and the deeply felt sentiment you express. I find myself moved by the wind and embracing the beauty of the power of Nature. Very wonderful way to start the day here in my part of the world… Namaste and hugs my beautiful friend. 🙂
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:19:30
Joe so lovely of you to visit and comment, And you say just the right things my friend.. 🙂 We take the breeze and the wind for granted, She moves the elements around the earth that brings us our weather be it Spring Summer Fall or Winter… Mostly she caresses our skin with her gentleness, but sometimes she needs us to stand up and take stock of her voice.. We the Human Race often forget Mother Nature’s Power, as we think ourselves invincible.. But when Mother Nature and her Wind shouts, we have to sit up and listen..
Bless you Joe, and many thanks for being here.. 🙂
Sue
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 15:06:07
great poem Sue and I am madly in love with your painting ❤
xx Linda
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:15:36
Bless you, So pleased you enjoyed Linda.. and Happy you enjoyed my painting.. 🙂
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 15:11:32
With grace and flow your words swing side to side within my mind like the winds round those trees. There is such beautiful imagery created here dear Dreamwalker. enjoy a delightful day. many blessings, Eddie
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:14:34
Eddie, my day was extremely good Eddie… I spent time baking and Knitting… And watching the birds feed through my kitchen window..
Have a Golden day yourself my friend.. 🙂
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 15:12:31
Love this Sue! Perfect fit for this windy, rainy Oregon day. I was awake last night listening to the wind and the rain pondering these very questions about the wind!
Blessings,
Debra
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:11:33
Many thanks Debra, I hope the wind has calmed down a little where you are.. Seems the Wind is speaking to many of us around the world 🙂 I hope we are listening to her lament. 🙂
Many thanks for your lovely visit.. Hugs Sue x
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 15:08:28
Yes, Sue, today is much dryer and a bit quieter, so far anyway. Great atmosphere for hearing the lament that autumn brings.
I love this time of year when the storms are frequent and the daylight recedes.
Hugs,
Debra
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 15:17:26
Lovely picture and ode to autumn and her beauty and power. My mind was swirling with your winds and storms. 🙂
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:09:55
Thank you Brad, so pleased you were soaring amid those swirling leaves.. 🙂
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 15:53:40
🙂
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 15:23:38
This is lovely Sue and your picture captures the colours of Autumn so beautifully.
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:09:17
Wendy, I thank you so much.. Autumn is a special time, and I love how nature prepares for her long sleep.. 🙂
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 15:30:20
Beautiful words, Sue, and very thoughtful of you to be thinking of all those in danger of the storms.
I’ve always thought of mother nature to be serial killer.
Love and hugs to you always xoxo
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:08:06
Yes Mother Nature is both Kind and Cruel.. depending how we view her actions given the circumstances we are in.. But then Mother Nature was here first.. We build our flimsy structures and position them on her shores and near her volcanoes and along her fault lines.. She is just doing what she has always done… Evolving, Moving, Growing, and Progressing… We Humans think we are so mighty, until we come up against her strength… Then we bemoan and ask Why? .. Learning to respect her and all her elements is wise… For she shows no favouritism 🙂
Lovely to see you here Deb, and I so thank you for your lovely comment 🙂
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 15:37:55
A hush has come over me, as these words flow so humbly. These mightly winds teach us all, to not to bend makes us fall. Yesterday the winds did howl, but today all is so quiet. Your words flowed with images of the Winds, Sue, and as I read them my Spirit became Wind. Thank you. Love, Amy
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 10:02:37
Glad all is quieter in the PinkRose garden Amy.. and I am so very pleased you enjoyed the poem.. We each can be the wind if we but allow ourselves to soar and let go of those worries which tie us to the ground.. xx
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 17:33:28
Thank you Sue, you put it so well … we are just waiting this minute for the man from the insurance company to come and assess our storm damage! Hey ho! Love, David
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 09:59:52
I am sorry to hear that you have had some damage to that beautiful home of yours David… I had no idea that Spain had been hit by bad weather also…
I hope not too much damage has been sustained.. Many thanks for your comment, and you are not forgotten… and will be catching up shortly 🙂
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 17:48:55
May the final days of Autumn be good for you Sue.
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 09:58:09
Thank you Alex, Likewise for your good self. 🙂
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 18:06:51
Your artistic renditions (at least those that accompany) you poems/words, add a wonderful visula for those who ay be unable to ‘see’ what you are speaking about. A lovely image of autumn evolving into cooler winter, Sue. Here’s to listening. 🙂
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 09:57:42
Thank you Eric.. And thank you for ‘listening’ and ‘speaking’ your thoughts out loud in response.. Many thanks..
Sue
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 19:39:26
An exquisite zephyr of verse; straight from the soul of eternity’s drummer.
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 09:56:16
Awww… Hariod, you say the most delightful things, that swells a Dreamers Heart to beat ever more quickly 🙂 As she Drums out her thoughts.. 🙂 Bless you x
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 20:26:40
Great poem and wonderful picture DW…Your talents abound. Autumn is such a spectacular time of the year. Raging colors on the mountains and Indian summers just before the cold settles in. I’m getting as much of the beauty from it as I can before winter arrives 😦 Have a happy my friend. Be well and stay grounded….VK xxoo
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 09:54:46
Yes, the last days of Sept here were very warm and the leaves are turning and falling faster now Oct is midway through and the cool weather hit.. But today we are promised clearer skies as the rain heads out, and the milder air from the south is raising temps again for a while..
Enjoy those Golden Moments of the last of the Sun as she hits those golden leaves VK…
And yes I am staying grounded.. Trying my best to keep away from all the Mayhem about..
I hope you too are feeling brighter?.. I will be sending you shortly 🙂 xxx Hugs DW x
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Oct 15, 2014 @ 23:29:43
I love this painting. When it came up in my WP queue, I exclaimed right out loud. It is just glorious, the colours, the feeling, all of it.
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 09:50:48
Thank you Kindly Joss.. When I posted this painting in the past it was set upon my easel, so I cropped it which brought it closer in.. It is hung in my spare bedroom with other paintings I have done… Many thanks for your wonderful appreciation 🙂 xx
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 04:41:00
The answer is blowed in the wind.
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 09:47:43
🙂 Thank you dear Jack. _/\_
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 12:33:33
Einen wunderschönen Donnerstag liebe Sue wieder sehr schön das Gedicht ich mag es auch wenn die Blätter tanzen und die bunden Farben sind an der Ahr daher bin ich was spät.Ich wünsche dir ein schönes und glückliches Wochenende.Lieber Gruß und Freundschaft.Gislinde
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 14:31:41
Liebe Gislinde, danke Ihnen so sehr für Ihre schöne Kommentar .. Ich hoffe, dass auch Sie mit einem brillanten Tag .. und die Sonne scheint jetzt auf die Bäume zu bringen, ihre besten .. Liebe Sue
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 12:52:45
What a lovely way to honor the spirit of autumn! I love your artwork too. That spirit is definitely at work among our trees with rainy days and cooler temperatures here. 🙂
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 14:32:44
Karen. Thank you so much.. Have a wonderful Autumn day.. I hope the Spirit of Autumn keeps bringing you her golden moments.. 🙂 x
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 16:55:17
Colors like that Sue… Colors like that… make the world turn. 🙂 Glad I clicked to view your blog this morning. ❤ Much love to you! I'm loving this energy of the wind turbine. Generating. Beating the drum of Life in peace and harmony. Namaste.
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 13:40:30
Thank you so much.. I am so pleased you dropped in too.. Sending you love along with the Cosmic Breeze.. 🙂 Enjoy your weekend..
Sue ❤
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 17:30:54
Today was almost like a summer’s day, calling a liar to all those storms.
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 13:41:16
yes it is so very changeable.. Such is the Dance of Autumn. 🙂
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Oct 16, 2014 @ 21:03:16
How wonderful to be able to illustrate your poetry! The art and words are outstanding. Here on the coast we have the wind often – dry south wind in the summer and cold north wind in the winter. And in the small town where I live we have a Windfest! Thanks for visiting my blog today and commenting. We do agree on some things! Peace and joy to you and yours!
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 13:47:20
Thank you, yes I think we do agree upon many things my friend.. many thanks for your visit.. And I hope that Autumn brings you more golden moments to enjoy ❤ xx
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 05:13:01
Beautiful words, Sue, and your painting is gorgeous. Autumn is one of my favorite seasons with all of its warm, glorious colors..yes, Mother Nature is wonderful but can be challenging, too, so stay safe! Sending love and hugs!
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 13:53:57
Thank you Lauren.. Autumn is a wonderful time of year, Changeable but so vibrant in its energy. Many thanks for your most welcome visit.. Hugs and Love.. Sue xx
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 11:24:58
Lovely expressive poem Sue 🙂 Rain has been the bigger issue here as the bucket to catch the water from the leaky ceiling testifies lol 😉 Hope all remains good with you 😉
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 14:28:12
Awww.. sorry to hear that Wolfie, I know how you do not like getting those paws wet.. Yes all is well here Wolfie.. Enjoy a Sunnier weekend.. Hugs Sue 🙂
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 13:27:10
dancing colors with red and yellow Beautiful Sue
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 14:28:58
Thank you Mj.. still dancing .. Good to see you too.. Hope you are dancing where you are.. Hugs 🙂 Sue x
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 17:00:39
You have honored autumn with your creativity. Fantastic post my friend, Barbara
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Oct 18, 2014 @ 09:41:30
Dear Barbara, thank you so much for your lovely comment.. And a BIG thank you for reblogging.. Enjoy your weekend my friend 🙂
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 17:01:24
Reblogged this on idealisticrebel.
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Oct 17, 2014 @ 23:50:40
Your beautiful soul shines straight through your words!
FZ 🙂
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Oct 18, 2014 @ 09:55:15
Awww.. thank you so much FZ.. It takes one to know one as they say. 🙂
Blessings and Welcome to Dreamwalker’s.. I am so so pleased that you managed to browse around I hope you enjoyed my posts..
Blessings sent to you and yours..
❤ Sue
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Oct 18, 2014 @ 11:44:21
I hadnt read this writing before Sue, and its a great writing, your descriptive poem really brings the winds to life, you describe her as a visual being and expose her power beautifully in your words, my next writing on my outback journey touches on the power of the winds, and your words exactly portray my meaning, may I have permission to include your poem in my posting on Trees in my next blog, due credit given of course.
Emu
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Oct 18, 2014 @ 14:38:01
Ian of course you may.. in fact it would be a great honour. and I still have to catch up with your posts.. Good intentions were blown out of the water this morning with visitors 🙂 But welcome ones all the same.. 🙂 Will look forward to more of your adventures 🙂
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Oct 18, 2014 @ 15:04:14
Thanks Sue, much appreciated, it will flow beautifully with the leaves in my trees blog.
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Oct 18, 2014 @ 13:01:04
Graceful Sue, that is the best description of this. I am only now catching up, love I found this at the breaking of dawn, seems right somehow.
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Oct 18, 2014 @ 15:41:06
Val never worry about always being in catch up mode.. that’s my middle name LOL.. Arrrh Breaking Dawn.. the best time of any day… Thank you so much for sharing that… Will be catching you up Very soon LOL.. 🙂
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Oct 18, 2014 @ 18:24:03
So beautiful, Sue, the colors and the composition of your painting are beautiful! And your poem is so lovely, I watched it all in my mind, the wind flirting with the leaves is my favorite line, so delightful! ♥♥♥;^)
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Oct 19, 2014 @ 14:03:46
Big smiles, I am so pleased you could visualise along with me Aisha… 🙂 Love and Blessings x Sue
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Oct 19, 2014 @ 00:26:26
Hi Sue, Such a beautiful painting you have done! The words are wonderful as well and as always you brighten up my day. I am still settling in to having more time for myself. Have a bit of adjusting to do as my roommate finally secured a job. Her schedule is a bit different so it will all work out I’m sure. Hope your weather is not over the top as yet. Do take care.
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Oct 19, 2014 @ 14:17:18
Hi Renee, Oh at last you are finally getting more time for you, how wonderful .. Having someone come and go at different times and sit down for meals etc I am sure takes some adjusting to.
The weather although very windy today is Sunnier.. We have forecast some stormy weather for Monday.. So I went down the allotments for 3 hours this morning, Now its feet up time as I try to attempt at catching up a little here again.. A battle I never quite win LOL.. 🙂 You too take good care.. Love and Hugs
Sue
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Oct 19, 2014 @ 11:24:34
What a beautiful portrait sue , capturing the spirit of autumn , and the poem depicting many facets of the wind… just recently there was cyclone hud-hud lashing vizag , the port city in the eastern region of india , wreaking enormous havoc. fortunately the number of fatalities was limited , thanks to advance climate warning systems . without doubt , we must live in greater harmony with nature for longer term sustainability…
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Oct 19, 2014 @ 14:48:48
There are so many strong storms around various countries causing havoc Raj, And its awful when people get caught up within them and lose their lives.
Yes learning to live in harmony with nature is a must we need to learn. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read my poem.. I am pleased you also liked my artwork..
Many thanks
Sue
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Oct 21, 2014 @ 14:49:34
Powerful and captivating I love te way you played with rhythms, poetic images and deep meanings over here dear Sue ⭐
Thank you very much for sharing… All the best to you ❤
Aquileana 😛
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Oct 24, 2014 @ 12:50:14
My dear Aquileana, its always a delight to have you visit.. And I am so pleased you enjoyed Autumns Dance with me. Thank you .. Wishing you a wonderful Weekend 🙂 ❤ xx Sue
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Oct 23, 2014 @ 02:30:21
One of my favorite from you!
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Oct 24, 2014 @ 13:00:21
Bless you Maria… 🙂 Big smiles back.. xx ❤
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Oct 24, 2014 @ 08:32:42
Sue, as I sit here at 3:30 in the morning playing catchup I have had my head against the window jam listening to the wind and marveling at both it’s strength and the solid walls that protect me from it. 😉
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Oct 24, 2014 @ 13:42:11
Dear Lois.The wind has been wild round and about us of late… I am so pleased though you are tucked up and warm and feel secure from its blast… I too have to catch up with a good many posts from yourself.. I have been extra busy here.. But all good… Lovely to see you again my good friend 🙂 xxx
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Oct 26, 2014 @ 13:55:49
inspirational (~_~)
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Oct 29, 2014 @ 15:41:56
Art~ Many thanks.. 🙂 _/\_
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Sep 13, 2015 @ 16:50:29
Lovely, Sue!
Ciao from Italy!
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Sep 14, 2015 @ 11:08:02
Hello and welcome to my Blog Redazione 🙂 I hope you enjoy browsing and thank you for following my blog 🙂 and taking the time to comment.. I appreciate your commenting . And hope to repay the visit shortly .
Ciao e benvenuto nel mio blog Redazione 🙂 Spero che ti piace la navigazione e vi ringrazio per seguire il mio blog 🙂 e prendendo il tempo di commentare .. Apprezzo il vostro commento. E spero di ricambiare la visita a breve.
Blessings Sue
benedizioni Sue
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