Thank you for writing that paragraph. My last year took a huge toll on my creativity and my inspiration. I'm back enough now to want to remedy that and trying to figure out how.
Beautifully done, both the verse and the paragraph that followed. Absolutely honest and right on the mark. We can't reduce ourselves to being less that what we were created to be, less than capable of acknowledging our tiny part of humanity as a whole. We also can't reduce our worth to being mediocre, since none of us really is. Yet if you ask most people what they do well, they would come up with a very short list if with anything at all. From my perspective you have many gifts, and I love the many ways and things you cobble together to enhance your life and it's beauty. Most of all, I thank you for sharing it with us.
Your honesty says so well what is being thought world wide. This surely brings light to the evil the world has tried to be so p.c. when talking about the violence. Oh, dear God, those poor people and their families!!
Some of the best things we write are the most bare and simple. Here you present us with a condensed and clear vision that is stark and unavoidable in its truth, yet full of compassion.
i read all the comments about your words and this post and agree 100 percent with everyone. perfect tribute.. and i share the same thing of good at a lot but not great at any.
November 15, 2015 at 7:50 AM
Anonymous said...
No one can be good at everything...the important part is the trying and the learning.
I imagine you've heard the saying "Jack of all trades, master of none." As long as you have fun, or as Delores said, try, I think that is all that matters. :) Very good job, Gail. ♥
This is the best poem in response to the latest tragedy that I have read. Thank you, Gail. Yes, we must hold onto that last spark of humanity. I just wrote on the same theme, but not as well. Because my hope is wavering. And I have always been the most hopeful person you might imagine. Sigh.
We are all different that is so true, and if only we could all just live with the idea of making good, and no harm to anyone or any thing.
November 17, 2015 at 1:00 PM
Anonymous said...
Wise words, so well said, my friend.
November 24, 2015 at 2:30 PM
we are different, yes
we change, yes
we are what we do.
we must hold on to that
if we lose that last spark
of humanity
then we become THEM
and we have lost
To Honor Those Lost in Senseless Tragedies Around The World Every Day
Imaginary Garden With Real Toads
I seldom have writer's block but most of the time I do feel unworthy. Many pieces have gone into the trash for that very reason. I feel I am good at some things but not great at anything. I think maybe it's a problem many have to a certain extent.
This is the most honest paragraph I have written in a very long time...Thank you.
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Close this window Jump to comment formGail--this is certainly true--we can't get dragged down to a level of simple reprisal--pretty scary though and difficult. Thanks for participating. k.
November 14, 2015 at 12:50 PM
This is a strong commitment to doing the right thing.
November 14, 2015 at 1:22 PM
We must try... we can never turn our sorrow and anger into hate... we must live and enjoy the freedom that they hate
November 14, 2015 at 2:25 PM
YES! I adore that you did this!
November 14, 2015 at 3:26 PM
Thank you for writing that paragraph. My last year took a huge toll on my creativity and my inspiration. I'm back enough now to want to remedy that and trying to figure out how.
November 14, 2015 at 4:33 PM
P.S. What I meant to say was: You are not alone.
November 14, 2015 at 4:34 PM
Things like this need to make us better people
November 14, 2015 at 5:05 PM
It's honest and moving. Well done, Gail.
November 14, 2015 at 5:09 PM
O, yes, agree...always remember what you good at and don't compare. Important words!
November 14, 2015 at 7:31 PM
None of us have words right now Gail but you have said this well. blessings, marlene
November 14, 2015 at 8:47 PM
Beautifully done, both the verse and the paragraph that followed. Absolutely honest and right on the mark. We can't reduce ourselves to being less that what we were created to be, less than capable of acknowledging our tiny part of humanity as a whole. We also can't reduce our worth to being mediocre, since none of us really is. Yet if you ask most people what they do well, they would come up with a very short list if with anything at all. From my perspective you have many gifts, and I love the many ways and things you cobble together to enhance your life and it's beauty. Most of all, I thank you for sharing it with us.
November 14, 2015 at 9:40 PM
Your honesty says so well what is being thought world wide. This surely brings light to the evil the world has tried to be so p.c. when talking about the violence.
Oh, dear God, those poor people and their families!!
November 14, 2015 at 10:01 PM
Some of the best things we write are the most bare and simple. Here you present us with a condensed and clear vision that is stark and unavoidable in its truth, yet full of compassion.
November 15, 2015 at 7:25 AM
i read all the comments about your words and this post and agree 100 percent with everyone. perfect tribute.. and i share the same thing of good at a lot but not great at any.
November 15, 2015 at 7:50 AM
No one can be good at everything...the important part is the trying and the learning.
November 15, 2015 at 7:57 AM
I imagine you've heard the saying "Jack of all trades, master of none." As long as you have fun, or as Delores said, try, I think that is all that matters. :)
Very good job, Gail. ♥
November 15, 2015 at 8:22 AM
These are very wise words, Gail.
November 15, 2015 at 8:38 AM
thanks for keeping yourself accountable on being a decent human being:) An honorable life is not an easy one.
November 15, 2015 at 11:26 AM
Honest and true words, perfect
November 15, 2015 at 1:42 PM
This is the best poem in response to the latest tragedy that I have read. Thank you, Gail. Yes, we must hold onto that last spark of humanity. I just wrote on the same theme, but not as well. Because my hope is wavering. And I have always been the most hopeful person you might imagine. Sigh.
November 15, 2015 at 2:07 PM
Yes the task is to keep hope alive
Much love...
November 15, 2015 at 2:10 PM
The majority of us dance around the periphery of Life; so never fear you're not alone...
What is important is we try...and so many times we get the steps right, and then we dance in tune with the rhythm...
The evil actions of others knock the wind out of our sails; we gasp for air...but we must pick ourselves up...and not let them get the upper hand...
Keep dancing...keep trying...let the light shine brightly upon you...don't allow yourself to be defeated....keep tapping to the melody of Life.
November 15, 2015 at 2:27 PM
Yes, the unimaginable has once again brought strength to the forefront...:)JP
November 15, 2015 at 6:13 PM
Well done~ I admire you for sharing this~
November 15, 2015 at 11:24 PM
Wise advice to be more than what happens to us.
November 16, 2015 at 12:41 AM
We are what we do. Or what we don't do.
Then come gradient and modifiers to distinguish.
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November 16, 2015 at 11:48 PM
We are all different that is so true, and if only we could all just live with the idea of making good, and no harm to anyone or any thing.
November 17, 2015 at 1:00 PM
Wise words, so well said, my friend.
November 24, 2015 at 2:30 PM