In spite of everything
by Elouise
In spite of everything
The sun came up today
Brilliant rays pierce shadows
Illuminate dust and beauty
Alike without warning
Igniting fanciful thoughts
Banishing gloom and doom
Dancing on airs of expectation
And gratitude for what is
Imminently bloom-worthy
All things considered, today I’m choosing nature’s reality over other options screaming for attention.
Yesterday I had a wonderful, unexpected call from my youngest sister. It was the first time she’s called me since her health crisis on Christmas Eve. Hearing her voice was like discovering a determined crocus unexpectedly pushing up through cold winter earth. Clear, grounded and intent on living.
Happy Monday to each of you!
Elouise♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 3 February 2020
Photo of early spring flowers found at pixabay.com
Telling the Truth 
beautiful!
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Thank you! 🙂
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So glad you heard. directly from your sister!
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I was flabbergasted and thrilled, even though she has a long way to go. Thanks, Marilyn.
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that’s “heard”
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Got it!
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Beautiful photo and poem duet! 🙂
So glad you heard from your sister!!!! 🙂 Continued prayers for her… and ❤ and (((HUGS))) 🙂
I wrote this poem eons ago…
Like a crocus
She pushes up
Through the snow
To feel the sun
On her face
Survived another Winter
©CS.1.23.08
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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What a great poem and gift to yourself! 💜💕
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Thank you!
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Great post 🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
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