At dVerse Mish is hosting the Quadrille (44 words) with an invitation to use the word or its forms – Smudge.
dVerse Poets – Quadrille – Smudge
“The land knows you, even when you are lost.” Robin Wall Kimmerer
As Before The wind pierced me so in beautiful ways, of which words fail in the telling; clouds painted the sky, touching your rays and I took them by the hand, knowing, as before, your joy would wash the earth and smudge my soul with gratitude. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
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Beautiful! How I’d love to walk on that sand!
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It is quite pleasant, even on cold days.
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I’ll take it😬
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🙂
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That place is a piece of heaven on earth. A place of profound healing. Your poem beams with positive, healing energy.
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It sure is Lisa, thank you for tuning in to the direction I was taking.
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You’re welcome.
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Quite beautiful!
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Many thanks Lucy 🙂
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This is really beautiful Paul:
‘The wind pierced me so
in beautiful ways, of which
words fail in the telling;’
You’ve done a good job in the telling, nevertheless 🙂
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Loving your response Ingrid, many thanks 🙂
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Fabulous words and photos Paul 🙂 🙂
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Many thanks Brian, high praise indeed.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Stunning, Paul.
❤
David
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Much appreciated David, thank you very much for that. 🙂
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It is stunning. I agree with David. I like the voice of the poem, all knowing that this place of sun, water, sky will provide comfort for the soul.
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Many thanks Mish, yes, if we care for the place the place cares for us really.
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…your joy would wash the earth and smudge my soul with gratitude…
love it! Beautiful reflection.
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Thank you Patricia, I so appreciate your response.
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Great interpretation of the world smudge, Paul. I enjoyed reading your poem, and really like how you described nature touching us in different ways. Sometimes certain things can only be felt. Thank for sharing a peaceful photo and its background too.
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Thank you so much for that Mabel, so glad you liked the poem.
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Many thanks Michael.
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You need to be grounded, to be able enjoying life. 😉 xx Michael
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Gentle and so beautiful…
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Many thanks for sharing that Amy, glad it had such a positive feel.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you very much Rupali.
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I know whereof you speak.
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Ah, a kindred spirit.
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Yes, indeed.
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I could so relate to this poem so beautifully put
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Yes, this one is close to the heart(s) 🙂
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