We may feel we are out on a limb.
~♥~
As the trees release their canopy letting go to float
The leaves like fallen time drift from hollowed Oak
Decay is part of Nature she never yet stands still
As birds and beasts hunker down to face the winter’s chill
~♥~
Samhain’s perfect gift is a time to release the old
Let go of those old grudges with the cobwebs of our souls
Collect that inner wisdom that is stored within the heart
Harvest new possibilities, now is the time to start
~♥~
So, stand firm in your roots and hold steadfast like the tree
Accept the Wheel is turning, though at times we may not see
Each Season has its purpose to regenerate and sow
Change comes to the World so that All our souls may grow.
© Sue Dreamwalker
Art By Sue Dreamwalker
Dreamwalker's Sanctuary 
Oct 27, 2017 @ 15:15:35
A lovely autumn poem and blessing. Happy Autumn Sue!
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:14:11
Thank you kindly Brad.. and many blessings returned my friend. Big hugs 🙂
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 03:04:13
Thanks Sue!
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 15:22:10
lovely Sue. I adore the painting. 🙂
hugs, Linda
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:13:31
Many thanks Linda.. And happy to see you, sending much love and Hugs xx ❤
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 15:31:41
Yes, this is perfect Sue, this is the time to let go of hard feelings and open our hearts to a time of renewal. Thank you dear Sue. So very perfect.
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:12:51
Yes lots of work to be done by so many, but it is now time.. 🙂 Love and Mega Hugs dearest Holly xx
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 15:33:35
Perfect autumn poem Sue..
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:12:05
Thank you Mich, always good to see you and sending many hugs xx
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:03:09
Thank you for this lovely poem, Sue! The phrase ‘Let go of those old grudges with the cobwebs of our souls’ is so timely. I will tell you more in my mail. And your painting is another purrfect masterpiece. Love it! ღゝ◡╹)ノ♡
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:11:09
It is an old one I did, but it seemed to just shout out to be added to the poem today.. And will look forward to hearing from you xx ❤
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 03:40:47
(´∀｀)♡
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:09:17
Hi Sue, The poem beautifully conveys the message of taking a cue from nature to release old grudges and stand firm like the trees while accepting the changing seasons and time. Regards, Somali
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:10:19
Thank you, Nature teaches us many lessons, and if we listened to her, we could also learn.. 😉 Many thanks Somali, I really appreciate your thoughts.
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:15:25
More sweet and tender words of wisdom from your gentle soul. Thanks dear Sue
for sharing some calm moments with us in a world of intermittent chaos.
hugs, make some beautiful memories, Eddie
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:27:28
❤
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:31:07
Hariod.. Sorted it for Eddie.. and Eddie Do not worry. xx
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:31:33
Sorted and well spotted Hariod.. Thank you
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:43:18
thanks Hariod, much appreciated
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:33:39
Many thanks for your kindness Eddie.. 😀
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:35:55
Perfect!
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:04:07
🙂 Thank you Paul
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:01:49
A delightful poem, Sue. Your poetry has so much meaning.
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:10:14
A lovely message of change, growth, holding strong. Beautiful, Sue. And that autumn photo looks like an oil painting.
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:15:28
Awww thank you Van, our woods around and about are beautiful, And oh to paint it just like that.. 🙂 xx ❤
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:44:35
I love your woodland photo Sue. Your poem has really touched me, sometimes it’s so easy to get caught in muddled webs of thoughts. I am looking forward to the season changing, sweeping away ‘stuff’ and enjoying creating new things. Happy Samhain! 🙂 🙂 xx
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:45:33
Beautiful sunset, tree painting Sue. Xx
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:47:44
Lovely words and painting! xxx
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 17:58:46
Thoughtful autumn poetry and very beautiful images. I believe you are painting and drawing a lot now. Your works looks very suitable for texts and they are inspiring on their own.
This time of the year is small bit sad and small bit lazy, at least for me because it takes time to get used to early darkness.
Have a good weekend, Sue!
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 12:25:46
Yes here the clocks go back an hour tonight so the nights will draw in even sooner.. Many thanks for your compliments Inese it means a lot to me..
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 18:16:31
Happy Samhain to you Sue. The cycle of the season all have gift to offer but fall above all is my favorite and as your delightful poem state to let go and let die which is not useful to us. A time to let fallow for the winter coming with all it renewed birth in the spring. Again wonderful poem. Stay smiling/
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 12:27:16
Your comment and visit left me smiling Joseph so thank you my friend.. And yes, each season brings with it, its lessons and its beauty, I love them all for different reasons.. 😀 and forever smiling!
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 16:05:16
🙂
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 18:17:54
Forgot Awesome and sticking painting. Love it!!
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 12:27:48
Thank you Joseph for that awesome compliment too 🙂
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 16:04:39
You’re welcome
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 19:04:41
A new and lovely start, gorgeous Sue
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 12:31:22
Thank you Lynz, very much xx
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 19:13:25
what a lovely art piece Sue and happy Autumn to you ❤
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 13:13:54
So happy you enjoyed this Kim.. and sending love and Hugs right on back xxx
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 19:45:55
Love it DW !!! Words and art! Hope you are enjoying some quiet time these days. Have a happy weekend….Hugs your way….VK ❤
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 13:18:13
Pacing myself would be a better term than quiet times VK.. LOL.. But enjoying my peaceful moments.. And THANK YOU.. ❤
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 20:28:58
You have no idea how much your words speak to me. Not only in general but also in particular. And like former posts of yours, this gives me a lot of confirmation. Thank you for being you, Sue! 💖
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 20:48:33
Could decay be so enchanting? Often this thought reverberates around me Sue, when I look at Mother Nature shimmering in her ochre and crimson robes, smiling despite giving all she has! I wish people could listen to your message of letting go “old grudges with the cobwebs” that seem to sheath all the love within our soul.
Many thanks dear friend for a soul-stirring message through your beautiful words. Stay blessed!
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 13:24:58
Aww Bless you Balroop for your most positive message. Yes Nature despite all we do to her, in in her moments of shedding, her colours shine on through.. For she knows it is but a cycle until the renewal of Spring..
Humankind at the moment is in that moment of shedding. I pray our Spring revival will be as beautiful. ❤ xxx
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 17:17:54
Your message is always packed with love and hope. Thank you so much dear friend for sending positive vibes across the oceans. 🙂
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 17:50:15
Thank YOU dear Balroop for reading, and for being such a supportive friend.. xx
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 21:22:39
Change is the love of life Sue 😀
Enjoy the change of the magic and colour of Autumn 😀
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 13:31:16
Oh I am Mark and I do.. Thank YOU my friend
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 22:04:49
This is beautiful! I like the last stanza the most and it is the first time to know about Samhain.
Thanks for sharing,
with all best wishes
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 13:46:21
So happy to introduce you to Samhain. and wishing you a peaceful weekend also Nahla xx
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Oct 27, 2017 @ 22:16:11
Yes, the Wheel is turning! Your art is enchanting, Sue! Happy Sanhains to you. We are feeling our first bit of cooler weather as the temps are a bit lower.
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 13:47:22
Likewise here Jo, and are set to have our first frosts next week.. But all is now safely gathered in so to speak.. 🙂 Have a beautiful weekend xx
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 00:26:10
Lovely and powerful. Thank you, Sue!
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 14:10:40
Many thanks dear Jennie, so pleased you enjoyed xx
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 15:58:47
You’re welcome, Sue!
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 05:09:19
This is lovely, and a great take on Samhain, instead of ‘the darkest time of year when the doorways are open to the underworld.’ Aloha, Sue. Enjoy your fall! We hardly notice the change here, though we do have a winter (wet/wet/cold for us – not for tourists!). xo
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 14:17:42
The wet would not bother me Bela being as we get so much rainfall here.. And thank you for that lovely compliment.. Sending Hugs right back xx
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 01:34:21
🙂
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 05:24:51
What a wonderful way to look at this time of the year! Love this. You have such a way with words.
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 14:18:59
Aww thank you Marlene.. So pleased you enjoyed this one.. Wishing you a peaceful Weekend .. Hugs ❤
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 22:52:51
It’s always a wonderful weekend when my daughter visits. 🙂 Right back to you. Giant hugs.
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 10:44:04
Enjoy your daughter Marlene.. Have fun baking!! 🙂 if I remember rightly.. lol
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 11:07:24
Lovely reflections
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 14:30:00
Many thanks dear Derrick 🙂
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 11:07:53
Yes, it’s that time of year again as our Earth mother Gaia draws her cloak and prepares to sleep through the dark months… 🙂 ❤
God Bless!
Prenin.
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 14:30:40
Yes clocks go back tonight Prenin and even darker nights next week.. 🙂 Many thanks for reading xx
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 12:21:36
Where you are the earth begins to prepare for hibernation, renewal and rebirth. Here we are at the other end of that cycle, witnessing the glories of freshness, new growth and beauty.
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 14:32:20
Yes it is always amazing to find as I connect to my friends down under that Spring is now your world as Summer starts to push her way forward, while all here goes to sleep.. 🙂 Thank you Raili.. Love and Hugs xx ❤
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 15:05:38
Wisely written!Happy weekend,dear Sue 🙂 xxx
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 15:30:49
Many thanks dearest Doda,, and happy to see you about WP again.. and Loved your recent post, xx
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 15:46:05
how wonderful to are in sync, dear Sue
dropping our leaves without any noticeable
communication, except perhaps
the mysterious, ancient knowing 🙂
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 16:14:55
Your poetry and art are just lovely, Sue.
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 17:41:10
Many thanks my friend.. 🙂
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 20:11:11
Happy Samhain, Sue… and wonderful words and artwork as usual.
Hope you’re having a good weekend!
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 20:28:38
Each season has it’s purpose..yes and so it is in the seasons of our lives as well.
Love and hugs, my friend
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Oct 28, 2017 @ 22:18:11
Lovely autumn poem, Sue, with a wonderful message of change for us all. Your grudge and cobweb line is perfect, something to remember. 🙂 Have a lovely weekend, my friend xo
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 10:58:59
Happy you enjoyed Lauren. Many thanks for your compliments.. You too enjoy.. ❤ ❤
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 04:52:20
Beautiful autumn poem and nice how you related it to its purpose
Your art is an absolute stunner Very impressive that tree
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 10:31:28
Thank you dear Marja, so happy you enjoyed this. 🙂
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 10:42:34
Beautiful! ❤
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 11:23:19
Many thanks Ina.. 🙂 HUGS xx
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 13:47:38
I think I need to devise a better system for coming over WHEN your beautiful posts come out. Two days ago!? Ack! Hehe. But I am here now and I’m *so* glad for it. 🙂
Your incredible poem speaks to the end of the growing season, to the oncoming winter. Ah, we’re on the same wavelength! Samhain is on my mind, as is Halloween, and Day of the Dead. I am writing a post about all three and tying them together to create our own traditions from those of the past. I’m having some fun researching the history of all three occasions (though I’m already well-familiar with them…I’m refreshing my mind). The school where I work will have an all day fire with sage going on November 1 and each class or individual can visit to remember loved ones.
And now I want to create my own tradition – husby and I are going to make our own sacred fire on Wednesday, too. I thought about inviting family, but J was thinking they might not quite understand. Ah, well…I’ll write about it and those who are so inclined can benefit. 🙂 But, yes. We’re going to do our own Halloween tradition, a little Samhain tradition and a little Day of the Dead tradition. And these are all beautiful things. Hmm…may I reference your poem in my post? It’s so beautifully said, and so poignantly captures the essence of this time of year. Sending you big hugs, sweet friend! Big, big hugs! ❤
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 14:01:40
Never worry Cynthia about being Late my friend.. And your are far from late.. You should see my arrival on some posts lol..
And thank you, Yes in the past I too have related back to the Ancient traditions researching the history of these festivals, and was surprised at how the linked and how other things sprang from them.
And Yes, you have my permission to link it back it would be an honour..
LOVE and warm well wishes, and I wish I lived closer as I would bring some wood for your fire.. 🙂
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 13:49:14
And PS: your artwork is breathtaking. You can feel your aura just by looking at it. Well done! There is a deeper meaning of “going into the soul” here. 🙂
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 14:02:41
So happy you saw that my friend.. LOVE and hugs and many thanks BIG hugs xxx
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 16:10:44
Sue! Wonderful painting and I loved the feeling of looking at it.
The deep bleed of releasing….
I loved YOUR words!
Aloha xo
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 16:16:20
Hi Ka.. Oh wonderful to catch you here, and You are also on my list of catch ups too.. So thank you dear friend, as I head over to see what is new with you.. And yes, a deep bleed is true… xxx We are witnessing it now on a global level as more and more join in that release.. as the roots are now being laid bare.. ❤ xxx HUGS
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 16:17:19
Love you very much!
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 16:18:23
😍💕
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 17:16:45
Beautiful thoughts, Sue…it is a matter of holding fast, being grounded but willing to let go of that which pulls us down allowing room for new growth. I love your photo and artwork…complement each other wonderfully.
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Oct 29, 2017 @ 23:29:43
Thank you Annika.. and perfectly said.. and many thanks for your kind compliments xx
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Oct 30, 2017 @ 03:50:12
Autum blessings to you dear Sue. Happy Hallomas. 🙂 xxxx ❤
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Oct 30, 2017 @ 18:27:41
Thank you Debby and wishing you a Happy Halloween.. xx 😀
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Oct 31, 2017 @ 13:33:13
You too my friend. 😉 xx
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Oct 31, 2017 @ 15:02:49
Sahmain blessings Sue. LOVE your drawing of the tree..WOW!! ❤
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Nov 01, 2017 @ 13:46:23
Big smiles, and thank you 🙂 xx
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Nov 01, 2017 @ 14:48:34
Gorgeous. I still feel like celebrating Samhain. 😀 Hugs.
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Nov 01, 2017 @ 14:59:51
🙂 we had a happy evening, and I took our granddaughter trick and treating…
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Nov 02, 2017 @ 02:37:59
Sue! I see how your poem of change can apply to both the autumn season and the renewal of spirit ~ Lovely! 🙂
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Nov 02, 2017 @ 14:26:50
It does indeed Christy.. and my spirit is brightened every you visit.. Love and Hugs my friend, as I know how busy you get.. So thank you xxx ❤
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Nov 02, 2017 @ 23:16:47
I always make time for those I care about, Sue ♥ And you’re one of those people who mean a lot to me! Hugs
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Nov 03, 2017 @ 09:23:56
Aww, now that my dear Christy brought a lump to my throat.. so Thank you sweet friend.. thank you.. ❤
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Nov 04, 2017 @ 02:12:57
A beautiful interpretation in words on the changing seasons and cycle of life.
Lovely words Sue.
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Nov 04, 2017 @ 11:14:53
Thank you Ian.. so pleased you enjoyed, 🙂 wishing you a lovely weekend 😀
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Nov 06, 2017 @ 23:28:40
HoooOOOOOOwwwWWWWwwLLLLooooooo Sue! Better late than never I guess! I’ve been busy learning to let go of grudges and trying to collect wisdom to deal with the issues that have been ultimately leaving me out on a limb 😉 A very timely post for Wolfie 🙂 It is definitely a season of changes and the time is certainly ripe for them. Changing of ways and attitude have been the name of the game of late. I’m sure you’ll agree it’s not always obvious to the bearer of a grudge just how harsh and intimidating they are coming across to others, as. It’s surprising how, once you realise this and start to cultivate a kinder and more caring attitude, even in the face of adversary and towards people who really are being unacceptably dominant and controlling, and bullying less confident people in your midst, how much those type of people can change too and respond positively to a change of behaviour coming their way. The wheel is turning and each season definitely has its purpose! Thanks for reinforcing my convictions as I seek to rein my Wolfie nature in somewhat! 🙂 xx
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Nov 07, 2017 @ 10:51:28
Haha… Yes a growl often generates a returning snarl.. 🙂 And I learnt early on Wolfie in my working career that a calm exterior of respect, also reaped back a mutual respect and some semblance of calm.. And I was often called upon to be the intermediate when troubled brewed as I was renowned to be fair. 🙂 And would listen to both sides.. lol…
So happy this post resonated Wolfie my friend, and hope your efforts are returned ten fold.. ❤ Love and Hugs my friend xx ❤
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Nov 12, 2017 @ 07:58:21
Can not remember if I answered this or not Wolfie.. And glad you let go of grudges etc.. And what goes around comes around as they say and what we resists persists.. is another true saying.. So sending Howls, and much love xxx
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Nov 28, 2017 @ 00:35:55
Having the same problem now Sue! Just running around attempting to catch up but it’s confusing when I did some on the phone and some here on the PC and they don’t seem to synch too good….so it’s possible I’ve already replied to you ages ago…but probably not! Had a bit of a health scare – turned out to be false alarm but involved referral to A&E and loads of medical tests to learn this, and now I’ve got a cold of all things! I don’t do ill unless we’re talking colds lol so it was very traumatic! I don’t do hospitals either! And never had all the nasties done that were necessary either! Wolfie was not amused!! 🙂
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 20:13:01
“stand firm in your roots and hold steadfast like the tree” Stunning! 💚
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 21:15:48
Happy you enjoyed this Laura, Thank you for reading.. ❤
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