Wordless Wednesday: My meditation buddy
Poetry Sunday: Hymn for the Hurting by Amanda Gorman
You probably remember poet Amanda Gorman from her appearance at the inauguration of President Biden. She read her poem "The Hill We Climb" on that occasion. After the senseless slaughter in Uvalde this week, she was inspired to write another poem which was published in The New York Times. It seemed perfect for the occasion and so I stole it in order to feature it here, just in case you didn't get a chance to read it in the Times . Hymn for the Hurting by Amanda Gorman Everything hurts, Our hearts shadowed and strange, Minds made muddied and mute. We carry tragedy, terrifying and true. And yet none of it is new; We knew it as home, As horror, As heritage. Even our children Cannot be children, Cannot be. Everything hurts. It’s a hard time to be alive, And even harder to stay that way. We’re burdened to live out these days, While at the same time, blessed to outlive them. This alarm is how we know We must be altered — That we must differ or die, That we must triumph or try.
Well, it looks peaceful... :-)
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Deletebet he's been getting a lot of use lately....
ReplyDeleteWe have daily sessions!
DeleteSomeone at my job collects frogs - she would so love this! (We all could use some calming there).
ReplyDeleteStone frogs in this yoga pose are popular garden art items just now. They are available online from several different sources. I love my little buddy. I really do find him calming.
DeleteI have a little gnome I inherited from my mother-in-law. Sometimes the coons knock him down but he always gets back up, thanks to me! Wish I could send a photo but I am not that savvy.
ReplyDeleteI went through a gnome period some years ago, when I had three of the little guys stationed in various spots around my garden. They are now resting in my garden shed and I've moved on to animals - frogs, turtles, rabbits, hens, etc. - for my garden art, but who knows? They may make another appearance some day.
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