as a child
through woodland wandered
touched the roots
with gentle feet
heard the rumble
wisdom ancient
patience
tapping
riches
deep
grown I walk
through concrete wasteland
trip on cracks
with tired toes
hear the grumbles
people modern
hurried
rushing
vacant
flows
return me now
to verdant fields
surrounding me
the soft wind thrills
heaven pressed
the air’s alluring
nature
soothing
my soul
stills
~
Words and Photography ©2017 Tanya Cliff ~ to contact me
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Really love this! Touches my heart and soul! ” vacant flows ” allows for so much personal interpretation and something to meditate on. All true and it is a wonderful prayer in such a time for our hurting world. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts!
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Thank you so much, Rick! That means a lot to me. I have special places in my heart that I return to when I need refilling…This is one of them. Have a beautiful day!
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A beautiful ode to nature and your love of it. I look forward to spring to welcome the budding leaves and warm air back to our hemisphere.
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Thank you! I’m eager for spring also. I don’t mind the cold and snow, but I’m ready to see green leaves, crocus and my daffodils…
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Wow, This one is simply beautiful. I am anature lover too.
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Oh, thank you so much! Nature is my sanctuary. I thrive in it. Great place to return to refuel. Have a beautiful day!
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Thank you.I guess you must be fast asleep now, so sweet dreams. HaHa.
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beautiful. Set to music, this could be a hymn.
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Thank you! That would be lovely. Beautiful thought!😊
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Beautiful Tanya! Makes me want to go take a walk in the woods!
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Thank you! Take me with you…
I’m ready for spring!
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Beautiful , your poem and the rhythm! It is like a call to go back home …
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Thank you for sharing that! You made my day!😊
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My pleasure 🙂
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Incredible poem, Tanya. What a talent you have! Where does such inspiration come from? And so often too…
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Thank you, Steve! That means a lot to me. We each have our gifts, and I will cultivate mine and endeavor to deserve your kind words.
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You always seem to accomplish that goal with everything you write! Even if my political views don’t run as deeply as yours do, I still can appreciate the quality of your work…
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Thank you again. I really do appreciate that. Have a great day, Steve!😊
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You bet ya… 🙂 Have yourself a super day, my friend!
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Lovely image that is well capture, and I truly enjoyed your poem. I saw your photo elsewhere, and am glad that I found the real creative behind it.
Frank
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Thank you so much, Frank! That means a lot to me.
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Very beautiful Tanya.
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Thank you so much! Means a lot to me.
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Nice past-present-future structure, with other symmetries.
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Thank you, Dave! Even when I write free verse, my brain works patterns around it. I figure, go with it…Lol
Appreciate the feedback!
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Most sensitive lines.
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Thank you, Aruna! Glad you enjoyed.
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Welcome.dear.
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How did I miss this one? so beautiful you clever fiend! xoxoxo
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Thank you! I really appreciate the support and encouragement from you!❤
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Beautiful girl you will always have it from me and my corner of the world. xo (official cheer leaders)
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Thank you! That means a lot to me!❤
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Reblogged this on TANYA CLIFF and commented:
The air in my corner of the world is crisp with an autumn chill, and the leaves are just starting to turn. I am escaping outside to enjoy it, returning to a favorite place…
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for the share, Chuck! 😊
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Always a pleasure to share your writing with followers!!
xoxo
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