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Rainy Day Thoughts
Wave upon wave, rolling forward, ebbing back; the clock ticks.
I look at these photos and count the times I’ve remembered a moment, long gone: you a babe, suckling from my breast, safe in my arms; you on the arm of your father, given away–– the years marked in precious moments. So many photos, so many memories, of babes, of children, of young adults all grown now, and a life that has been full.
Wave upon wave of sorrow, of joy, of contentment, and angst, of moments come and gone, washed up on my shore.
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TALES FROM THE MOTHERLAND 
Beautiful and moving, Dawn. The time just goes and goes and we hold on to our memories.
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Lately, I feel like a blink, and another week has gone by! Oy.
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it’s the cycle of life. well done.
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Thanks Plaridel; it’s a challenging cycle sometimes!
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The emotions you expressed overlaid on the passage of time remind me of something a counselor once told me. ‘We are not meant to always be happy.’
That may sound counter-intuitive to what we were taught. However, if we were always happy, there wouldn’t be any time left for all those emotions you wrote about, and they are just as important to our range of experiences. Thank you for reminding me of that. – Mike
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Thank YOU for sharing that quote, Mike! It is so true, and we do not give it enough weight… we can only appreciate each emotion, having experienced all the others!
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Dear Dawn,
As a mother I say, “Amen.” Beautifully written.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Amen indeed! Shabbat shalom, dear Rochelle. Hope your weekend is going well, and all of your writing/editing/juggling! xox
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Beautiful and poignant emotion caught in lovely prose.
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Thanks so much; I really appreciate your kind feedback.
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You’re most welcome!
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Oh very nice and beautifully rendered, Dawn. The sentiments all came together, almost like a song. Awesome!
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Thanks Kent; I’ve thought of songwriting, but no one ever bought my Coffee Flavored Kisses potential hit! 😉
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That sounds kind of cute, really. 😀
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Love this, Dawn! Sweet, poignant, waves.
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Thanks Cathy… almost as sweet as when you photograph below them!
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Thanks, Dawn. I’m diving in Roatan this week. Stay tuned!
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Can’t. Wait!
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I feel your own story told… the joy of life moving, and the pain of separation.. with the waves being a relentless clock…
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It’s incredible how quickly they roll in, some days! Thanks Björn!
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Beautiful and emotional, a bit melancholic but also uplifting. Only a rich life has so many happy and sad memories.
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I agree; most of us have far more to be grateful for, than we sometimes realize.
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This is rather philosophical … And great.
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Thanks so much; I appreciate your kind feedback, Michael.
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Lovely, Dawn, using the waves as a metaphor of the memories of your life. Well written as always. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne; I always appreciate your very kind feedback!
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A beautiful reflection Dawn. Beneath all the snippets there was an underlying completeness that gave it strength
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Thanks Siobhán; your feedback means a lot. “Underlying completeness” is wonderful!
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