Friday, April 6, 2012

Haiku My Heart Friday - Ellipsis…

 

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Our joy-filled moments…

Treasures found, then left behind...

We shared them well

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I have been away.

Missed you guys !

But I needed the time to just be.

Be with all of it.

Be in the moment.

Be Me.

Here’s some of my favorite pics of my time away…

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beach        blooms       views

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Joy-filled moments

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that nothing can take away.

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Treasures found and left behind…

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Supplies…

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that gave us the energy to create these gorgeous artful prayer flags…

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by Terry

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by Patti

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by Linda

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by Terry H.

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by Barb

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by Me

And journal pages, expressing stuff along the way…

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(the images with the number tags are cut out of an old print catalogue from 100 Proof Press Stamps)

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(a play on a quote by Muriel Rukeyser.)

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(a random piece of a book page makes poetry here)

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(more random word poetry here)

The thing I came away with the most after my time away was how precious each moment is.

And how comforting returning to the present moment can be.

Be in this moment.

Love it, live it.

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This is your one precious life, Beautiful Ones.

Soak it up !

Happy Easter Weekend!

Big Love !

 

19 comments:

Kathy said...

Oh, you make my heart happy!
I know there must be days when you struggle, but what comes across is the love you have and the smile you have.
I loved this post, the photos are great...and the prayers flags, what a wonderful idea. So Dear.
Thank you for inspiring me, xo.
Happy Easter...

Olivia said...

Oh, My Queen, you needed that time, especially time with Suzanne that is so dear. Good for you for taking it. We, your loyal subjects appreciate you so much and are glad to cheer you on as you take care of yourself and your loved ones. You are with us in our hearts always, xoO

Marit said...

Your post reads like poetry... photos and memories like treasures, forever saved on the Web and cherished in the deep... happy Easter weekend dear!

jgr said...

Lovely post and a beautiful tribute to cherished friends. Happy Easter!!

Corrine said...

Lovely post Kim and the prayer flags are all so beautiful and from the heart. What a special group of women, so glad you had this time to refresh and create. xox

Anonymous said...

Happy that you are taking care of yourself...so very important

and

putting your love and thoughts and prayers into these BEautiful prayer flags.

x..x

The Bodhi Chicklet said...

What a stellar self portrait in your last shot! Yeah, I'll second that "Fuck Cancer" shit. Turquoise becomes you, my friend. Safe and happy trails! It was nice breaking pizza with Mom yesterday!

beth said...

as always, i simply love how you love life and living and loving.....and you do it so beautifully !!
xxo

happy easter :)

Sherry said...

If anyone knows how to soak up life in all it's glory, it is you my dear. What a heart filled time spent with friends. Wishing you a blessed and happy Easter with your family xo

Cheryl said...

I missed you. Glad you're back. Love the prayer flags. I have yet to make one and I still want to.

irene said...

i am glad you took time for yourself. when one person take a step, it helps us all. thank you for you words today.

irene said...

i am glad you took time for yourself. when one person take a step, it helps us all. thank you for you words today.

Joyfulploys said...

Kim...lovely poetry...looks as if you had a great time...sweet times are ahead!
Mary

Nadeja said...

You are my sunshine!!!! Such a beautiful post - again!!! Thanks for shining and sharing your bright light! I love you Kimmy.
Mom

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

In the end, we leave everything behind...

Sounds like you had a magical time!

Will She Forgive Us?

Kate Robertson said...

It looks like a wonderful trip. O h I love all the prayer flags and the journal pages are just awesome. Being recharged is a good thing. I got the spills rocks, thank you.

rachel awes said...

what power written in sand!!!
+ i always ADORE your art!!
yes to stories making up the world! + yes to wings + friendship + such love! THRILLED for you in all this beautiful water. xox

Fallingladies said...

Oh to be in Cape Cod with artistic girl friends making prayer flags, that sounds so incredibly inspiring!!

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

Love the prayer flags, and especially love the beach sentiments on cancer!
I wholeheartedly agree! (going thru my own journey)
Beautiful post, lovely photos~found you through Laura...

XXOO~~
Anne