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Good morning beautifuls!

What are you grateful for today?

I’m grateful for:

Faith

Hope

Love

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Oshunlvr

Right this moment, I'm grateful for this kitty sitting on my lap purring! It makes me happy she wants to hang with me so that I can snuggle with her.

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Lve2dance in reply to Oshunlvr

Aww so sweet

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Starrlight in reply to Oshunlvr

You’re so blessed

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Oshunlvr in reply to Starrlight

LOL! For the moment. I normally call her mean kitty because she wants to beat up everyone in the house! She even has an "I'll get you in your sleep" look!

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mrmonk

Every poet to draw breath (and that includes you 🌟) and that I'm still breathing to enjoy them.

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Starrlight in reply to mrmonk

Thanks. So glad you are here too MrMonk.

✨ ❤️ ✨

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Starrlight in reply to mrmonk

If you don’t mind, can you share a poem on here? I could really be lifted up with one right now.

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mrmonk in reply to Starrlight

Sure thing! Here's one by Wendy Cope that made me smile today -- its last line is a healing mantra:

"The Orange" by Wendy Cope
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Starrlight in reply to mrmonk

Wow it made me smile too 😊 Thank you. Another, please? 😆

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mrmonk in reply to Starrlight

Of course! I posted this one a few months back, but I'm not sure if anyone except Nothing_but-pain saw it:

"Give Me This" by Ada Limón
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Starrlight in reply to mrmonk

Wow These choice of words strung together left me amazed at what it made me feel… could read it over and over

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mrmonk in reply to Starrlight

I know exactly what you mean...I read it over and over to re-experience the feeling of its sounds.

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Starrlight in reply to mrmonk

Yes! Love the feelings it gifts. Here is one I just now came upon…

When the day comes we step out of the shade,

Aflame and unafraid,

The new dawn blooms as we free it.

For there is always light,

If only we are brave enough to see it.

If only we’re brave enough to be it.

-Amanda Gorman

The Hill We Climb

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mrmonk in reply to Starrlight

Oh yes, the inaugural poem! I remember watching her read it at the Capitol. Inspiring words...

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Starrlight in reply to mrmonk

Oh you know it! I just now learned it is an inaugural poem.

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Starrlight in reply to mrmonk

Heres one that was recently shared on here that speaks to me…

After the fire by Ada Limon

You ever think you could cry so hardthat there’d be nothing left in you, likehow the wind shakes a tree in a stormuntil every part of it is run through withwind? I live in the low parts now, mostdays a little hazy with fever and waitingfor the water to stop shivering out of thebody. Funny thing about grief, its holdis so bright and determined like a flame,like something almost worth living for.

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mrmonk in reply to Starrlight

Oh yeah, I found that one for you in her book, The Carrying. Her poems move me deeply.

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Starrlight in reply to mrmonk

Ah yes! The Carrying…Do you have a favorite one of hers?

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mrmonk in reply to Starrlight

I need to read her first couple of books, then re-read her other books before I can say for sure, but I'm really fond of the first of her poems I ever read (and first posted in this forum four years ago), "Instructions on Not Giving Up":

poets.org/poem/instructions...

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Starrlight in reply to mrmonk

Thanks for the link… amazing works

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mrmonk in reply to Starrlight

My pleasure! 😺

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Starrlight in reply to mrmonk

😻

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Nothing_but_books in reply to mrmonk

Really no fooling? NBP saw this before? Gone... completely gone.

I love it, Thank you! I was there briefly, in the morning shade, watching. I can taste green tomatoes, fresh and tangy. I remember sitting in the garden, sun on my hair, no where better to be.

I've got the "ernest" down okay.

She is doing what she can? Me too. No tomatoes; only a dwindling memory.

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Dolphin14

Peace

Wonderful Memories

Coffee

Hedgehogs

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Brokenbeardedbear in reply to Dolphin14

🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔 😃

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Dolphin14 in reply to Brokenbeardedbear

Thank you!! That's so special to me :)

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Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14

I love it!!! 😃

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Dolphin14 in reply to Starrlight

Check out the ears

Hi Star Love Herman
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Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14

Aaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

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RemySue

Two thirds of my kids will be here for Thanksgiving, I have the best friends, and we're one day closer to Spring😂

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Starrlight in reply to RemySue

Niiice lol! 😂

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Hope4me1

I am grateful for comforting thoughts, the warm sun shining in on me as I sit on my couch, a good, interesting book, the sweet taste of my small but enjoyable ice cream sundae last night and a peaceful night’s sleep. 💕🌙✨☀️📚🍨

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DodgeDhanda in reply to Hope4me1

Hmmmmmm Ice Cream

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Isinatra in reply to DodgeDhanda

Home Made Strawberry Ice Cream

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Isinatra in reply to Isinatra

Thanksgiving flavored ice cream

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Starrlight in reply to Isinatra

haaaa!

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Isinatra in reply to Starrlight

Why not? Lol

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DodgeDhanda in reply to Isinatra

I don't really care whose house the ice cream was made , just that I can have a champagne bucket full too hmmmmmm delicious brain freeze lol

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Isinatra in reply to DodgeDhanda

😂😂🥶

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Starrlight in reply to Hope4me1

So great love it 🥰

Im grateful that some part of me no matter how small feels things can get better and that I trust you must care to make this kind post.

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Dolphin14 in reply to Brokenbeardedbear

Star's posts are beautiful. We have the opportunity to look at our blessings

🐬

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Brokenbeardedbear in reply to Dolphin14

Yes, a blessing in itself 😊

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Dolphin14 in reply to Brokenbeardedbear

Yes it is :)

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Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14

love you Soup ❤️ 🥣

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Starrlight in reply to Brokenbeardedbear

You guys are the best!

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Starrlight in reply to Brokenbeardedbear

I believe that too, that things can get better and I do care… Best to you always ❤️ How are you doing?

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DodgeDhanda

Hi SL.

My daughters.

Honesty.

Truth.

Wisdom.

Inner Peace.

Learning .

To name a few but we could all have an endless list but I want to finish by saying I'm thankful for beautiful questions like this that remind us to never forget where we've been so we never head back there .

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Lve2dance in reply to DodgeDhanda

🙏❤️😊

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Starrlight in reply to DodgeDhanda

Beautiful

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redrabbitniner

I’m grateful for my family and dear friends who have held me, while healing, with patience and love. I’m so very lucky

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Starrlight in reply to redrabbitniner

I love it I’m so glad you have them as support. ❤️

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Trainchaser

Family

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Starrlight in reply to Trainchaser

❤️

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primrose81

Grandsons and oh a rather nice G&T my husband has just handed me after an invigorating walk in the park( I’d have quite happily settled for a cuppa though…)

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Starrlight in reply to primrose81

Hey Primrose! What is G&T?

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Isinatra in reply to Starrlight

gin and tonic….with a twist?

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primrose81

A gin and tonic!! Used quite frequently in England…

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Starrlight in reply to primrose81

Oooohhhhhh ok

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AnxiousSilver

This community. :)

.

Especially the regulars (and future regulars) have been very good, friendly, and supportive to me.

& I really appreciate that. :)

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Starrlight in reply to AnxiousSilver

Yes! I’m so happy for that! We appreciate you, too!

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AnxiousSilver in reply to Starrlight

That goes both ways. :)

1. grateful for you asking this question

2. The meal I just ate

3. Love ❤️ and those who tell me they love me, even when I find it hard to love myself.

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Starrlight in reply to Iwillbedelivered

:) you are easy to love ❤️

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Agora1

I am Grateful for all First Responders who run into danger

when we are running out. :) xx

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Starrlight in reply to Agora1

Good one, beautiful Agora

I found this post at the perfect time. I'm grateful my foot pain is receding enough that I can walk from room to room without falling (or screaming). I was so worried about tucking baby in for the night, but I did okay! She needs a better job tomorrow, but for now, she's okay. She gave me a goodnight kiss even though I upset her crying and acting up from pain. Goodnight sweet girl. I love you.

Oh, I also want to express gratitude to all the emergency workers who've worked long, difficult hours to dig us out of all the snow Mother Nature delivered this week. Also lots of support for any members still buried under feet of the stuff, who can't leave their homes. Stay warm! Be safe!

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