We are worn smooth
Grainy finish tempered by the hands of time
Broken down unknowingly
With each step we take across
The threshold of our days.
We never notice the changes at first
Beginning rough on edges
Not quite finished until we progress forward
For we are born to be forged
Into that which we choose to become.
Like the endless rub of the minutes passing,
Each stroke
And every storm that weathers
Leaving each corner just a bit more rounded
And so very strong as we stand up
Against the tides and weather,
Thickening where needed
On the edges where no one dares tread,
We emerge from the depths as the seas of life sink around us,
Broken at times
Yet still standing
And in the ending glow of days,
Our shadows extend to meet the eye
And the soul who ventures forth to glimpse
The perfection of what remains
When all else crumbled so easily
Is always inspired by the knowing
That we survived,
That it can be done.
We sit immersed in the calm
Rippled memories gather and return
Sticking like barnacles to life
So hard to remove
Yet still
A part of the new whole.
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Thanks so much…sorry it took so long to get back to you, working on orientation for the new job. No excuses….but and you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it😊
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Playful and catchy just like a well produced pop-song. it’s smart too.
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Good morning Phil,
Sometimes an edge is a good thing..although as my leg found out while standing on cinder blocks cutting my bunch of bananas down, sometimes they cut nicely. I’m glad you liked it and thank you so much, it’s nice to hear from you too😊 peace and sandpaper? Smooths too. K
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Thanks Sheldon,
Enjoying the cool fall air here, 55 this am…slept with the windows open last night, slept good finally. Hope you’re doing well😊 no sea glass…perhaps later this week when the warmth returns😊☃
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beautiful words to smooth my jagged edges.
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It almost sou d like you’ve been collecting you glass again
Love the images
As always Sheldon
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