Just Breathe

in #photography5 years ago (edited)


Stop and listen to the beauty of the new day. Then breathe. Again.


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Have I told you lately, but not today
The alluded charm has beat down my doors?
Perhaps
You know not what I am talking about
Or where this comes from, if not the heart
Hiding behind the shadow of smiles, reality drifting
I’m coming apart



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I heard you whisper to my heart
So far away
The distance in the forever range
Can it be my mind playing games?
Yet
I close my eyes, and my soul smiles
Tossing out the truth for a while

Wherever you go, go with all your heart - Confucius



A flower. There must be a flower always, to color my world. This picture is dedicated to #MondayRed #ColorChallenge by @Kalemandra.

Whispered words, cannot be heard
But, only by the heart
As it should be
My love, my love



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Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people. Let's hold hands around the globe and make this earth really spin. Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.


I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.

they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire



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The air is clear and rarefied,
Vibrations cutting a path.
Silence is where the truth lies.
A shuddering intake between each slow strum.
Cross the weeping guitar of this life

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Beautiful!
Made me stop and breath and take it all in!
Such a lovely verse! Is it you're own creation?

Thank you so much. Yes. I usually make up my own words unless I use a well know (or not so well known) quote, but credit it.

I love playing with words. Thanks again and have a great day!

What a nice poem at the end. And your shots are great. Your posts always bring some good vibrations to me.

Thank you so much for that and I, too like the last poem. It is not my own, as noted at the bottom but it really strikes an emotional chord with me. Thank you for stopping by and as always I hope you have a most wonderful day.

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Wow! Thank you so much for such an amazing and encouraging comment. You have a knack for putting the words in the right place and making each person feel good about themselves. Thank you so much for that and thank you for taking the time to stop in and leave such beautiful words.

As always, I wish you a wonderful night!

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A moment of zen is assured with a visit to your blog. Are your peonies in bloom already? Lucky. My fave flower for looks, especially the deep red ones. Freesia and lilacs for scent.

I remember as a child when I saw my first peony. If I could have imagined the perfect flower, it was it.

Can you believe my peonies are in bloom already? They are absolutely spectacular, as only a peony can be! Definitely for looks! I agree with you on the freesia and the lilacs! Lilacs were always my favorite when I was growing up. Of course, that didn't hurt that our yard was surrounded in acres of lilac bushes.

Every day that I live, I continue thinking what a beautiful world we live in. Thank you so much for always dropping in and leaving such beautiful words!

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Quite an honor to be there, I can assure you!

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A beautiful moment in time reading that poem :-)

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Thank you so much for your thoughtful words and for taking the time to read the poetry and my post. I appreciate the visit and as always I hope you have a most wonderful day!

Oh, white peonies are very fragrant, really. Have a nice day, Denise!

The white peonies are so abundant at my house right now that I don't have enough vases to put them in! Of course, I'm kidding, but there are so many that it is unbelievable. I must say that I have never seen a bush Bloom quite as much as this one. And each one of those flowers is huge. I have to say that they must be my favorite flower, or one of.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and leave your most wonderful comment. I hope you have a great day!

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Peonies in the garden, it is also beautiful, it is like a bush ... And not necessarily put them in a vase😁

MIne are on the edge of the driveway, in the garden and are hidden by my cars. I will move them after blooming, but, then next year, I will leave them in the garden!!! :)

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Thanks for brightening my day with such a wonderful post! Beautiful photos and delightful poetry, can't ask for more! ;0)

I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by and say hello and leave a nice comment behind!

I wish you a most awesome night!

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