May 22, 2019

A single tear in my teacup
Joy in my eyes—
Since you left
And I realized
The pain you inflicted
Contradicted
Every word you said.
So
Now
I’ve proven you wrong.
All along–there was nothing
To fear; a single tear in my teacup
Joy in my heart—
A brand new start.
With love and gratitude,
NZain 🙂
Very nice poem NZ, we can have that new start with joy in our hearts for sure! Hope you have a wonderful day!😃😺
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Good morning, Steve and Muffin thanks for visiting! Yes, all the “stuff” that holds us back from living with joy—that we hold on to…and then—“it” leaves and we realize the truth.
Also wishing you all a wonderful day! I’ll come by today and see what you’re up to 🙂
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Thanks NZ! I’m a little late getting things going today, had other things that needed attention this morning and since it’s a rainy day, perfect time for getting other stuff done. But posts will be out soon, I hope!😂🌧😁
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Always there is hope! Also a rainy day here as well. And chilly too! A perfectly inspiring day to clean house and write poetry by the fire—with a cup of herbal tea!
A good day to be alive and enjoy the beauty of existence—a rare gift indeed. Much gratitude for the ability to share it with friends-on-line-and-in-person.
😊💦💜
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Sitting by the fire and write poetry, sounds so wonderful.😃 I wrote a poem this morning, but no fire to sit beside.😁 I do like to have rainy days now and then, helps to get certain things done, such as the house cleaning. Sigh.😄😸
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Oh why the sigh, dear Steve? Having a house to clean is wonderful thing!
I know…easier said than done, eh? Lol..but yes, it does take effort and perhaps will power to do what needs to be done. And in the end-is it worth it? Is any of this worth it?
I will say the work my husband and I do year round-felling trees and processing firewood right down to the kindling-is totally worth the effort-right now as I am warm and cozy. The forest appreciates the work as well! Forest stewardship is some of the toughest work I’ve ever done! And perhaps some of the most rewarding.
Yes, it is wonderful to enjoy the fruits of our labor—whatever that labor may be. To truly be grateful. And also knowing that this extraordinary existence is all absolutely ephemeral! So—who am I really working for?
Ok, on that long-winded note—back to my chores. I have a chicken coop to clean 🙂 hope to share more with you today! 😊
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Yes, that’s true, we should be thankful to have a place to clean! And I am, really, but, it’s still my least favorite activity for the day, especially the dusting. Of course, that’s a problem I created I guess, by collecting so much stuff. Then putting all that stuff in a small apartment can actually make it harder to clean. Sigh. That’s me. When I was in my teens our family had wood heat and that was so nice! And one house I rented had a fireplace in the living room and using that in winter was great. It can be a fair bit of work but so worthwhile. Enjoy your coop cleaning!😄🐓
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Haha! Your positive attitude always brings cheer! And I sincerely appreciate your support here. Truly a pleasure to know you 🐥
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Thanks NZ!😃
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The simplicity is truly stunning. 😊
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Very grateful for your comments, Watt. Always. 🙂
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This is beautiful, a single tear in your teacup is such a stunning metaphor for the pain left over from someone who hurt us. So much hope and strength embedded in this. Love it.
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Yes. Hope and strength. Always your thoughtful insights are appreciated! It’s so nice to share our thoughts with one another. Much gratitude 🙏🏻
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Right back at you my friend 🧡
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Beautifully expressed and in a very few words 👌😊 great share! Hope you’re doing well 💕😊
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Oh I’m glad you see the beauty here, Huguette in the poetic expression. Your support is sincerely appreciated 🙏🏻
And yes, I am well rested and grateful to be here. And I hope you too are well. 😊❤️
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My pleasure my dear and glad you had some rest 😊❤️
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Loved this!! Beautiful!
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Thank you, Renee! I giggled when I wrote this—hey “T” for tear and teacup! 🙂
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See that is one you could have done for the “T,” in the alphabet challenge!
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Right? Lol…i have “A” and “B” thinking—but i really want to do “Z” Zain—can i start backwards? :). Thanks for getting me thinking in such a fun way.
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Now that is an awesome idea, or maybe even sideways, perhaps? 😄
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Ooh—I like it! 🙃
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Mmmmmm so good. I love that. The pain you inflicted/Contradicted/Every word you said. That’s a lovely and powerful series of words. So vivid.
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Thank you, Nathan—Emotional Abuse sometimes shows up as flattery. It’s a hook to keep the victim coming back—and once realized—it’s so liberating to be free from that need. Always grateful for your insights and support here. 🙂
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Isn’t that so true? Crazy but when you break out of it you see it for what it was.
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Imagine how full it is with one tear for a tear can hold the world… beautiful!
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This just sent me to a whole new level! Thank you as always, Mr. Inkwell for your kind and thoughtful insights. 🙏🏻
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You are kindly welcome, Ms. NZain.
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Ahh I love this ❤ it’s as if you’re saying that when you ugly cried, it was like scraping off a layer of pain to show the beauty inside. Going to re blog it soon ❤ yknow I didn’t follow you just so you could follow me back right? 😂 I actually followed you bc I saw a comment and decided that you were a good and a kind person, so I visited your blog and loved it 💓
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This is just made my day. Your interpretation is lovely. Thank for reading and adding your kind insights. I sincerely appreciate the feedback.🙏🏻and the reblog too! 👍
So I followed you cause you make me smile and I like your writing style :). I’m glad you found me first. 🐥
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Wonderfully written! A new beginning can result with joy filling our hearts. I like the positive ending.
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Thank you. I do try and stay positive—even when I’m feeling down 🙂
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I understand. We all experience moments of feeling down.
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Sure, sadness is normal-and there is plenty to be sad about-but staying sad is not good for anyone. I appreciate your comments. Thank you. 🙂
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Much enjoyed this from so many angles — clever, insightful & sweet 🙂
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Thank you da-AL for saying so—and I so enjoy reading about your adventures! 😊
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NZ, hope springs eternal for those who have faith and believe. A beautiful posting!
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Thank you, Lance. Yes, so true-faith and believing are key. 😊
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A pleasure, NZ.
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🙏🏻
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