I am writing this and posting, but know that I’ll have little chance to read and comment on other stories this week. Thursday is my final day with my gorgeous grandson, before I leave Tel Aviv (Friday) and head for Washington, DC for the March on Washington, on January 21st. Something tells me I’ll be a wee bit distracted. I totally understand if you others don’t read my story this week. Thanks to those who do. If you want to read about why I’m headed to DC, this is currently featured in Huffington Post.
I’m grateful each week to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, for her boundless energy and commitment to Friday Fictioneers. If you’d like to learn more or join in, check out her blog Addicted to Purple. Thanks to Dale Rogerson for this week’s photo. As always I welcome honest, constructive feedback; please leave a comment.
© Dale Rogerson
Make Us Great Again
From loss we came together. Through passion, we created and found cause and purpose.
Curled in the darkness you took root and grew. We felt hopeful again.
Waiting and counting, we loved you and grew strong again–– knowing that you would change everything and make us whole once more.
Then you came. Out from the darkness, unfurled and precious, you slipped.
And we were there to greet you, with hearts full and grateful.
Hope, passion, and truth, you are.
Defiance and strength, we shall call you.
So we came together, and Marched in your name, and we were whole again.
(Exactly 100 words)
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Totally made me think of the beautiful birth of something great. March on!!
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Thanks Jen. I wanted to create something that felt like a birth story, a love story… it is. Taking you with me lovey. xo
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I see you placing hope in your grandson with this piece. Perhaps I’m wrong. Stay safe in D.C. There may be trouble afoot.
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I’m placing hope in front of hopelessness, for sure! And know I’ll be safe amongst so many good people. Thanks Lish!
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A very enjoyable read. Thanks from one sushi lover to another 😉
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Well, we sushi lovers have to stick together! 😉 Thanks Graham.
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The birth of hope. Fueled by passion and the idea that we will not go back but continue to move forward. We are vigilant and awakened to our purpose. See you soon my Sista.
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Wow! So honored and happy to see you here in my comments friend! Yes, I am so proud to March beside you and our young redwood. 143
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Yes. We must move forward!
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Here’s hoping! Thanks Dale.
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Actually, I saw something different in this — as reflected in the Israeli National Anthem “Ha Tikvah (The Hope).”
Eretz Tsion Yeshrushalayim. Am Yisrael chai!
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I love that everyone can see what they want in the photo, and read what they interpret. But I was definitely thinking of Washington, DC. 😉 Thanks Kent!
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That’s why it’s good to write something that is universal, yet not pinpointed to any one thing. We always had a saying in industrial films — don’t date it or locate it. Makes sense.
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I agree; sometimes it’s good to leave it less specific, and allow readers to go where their minds take them. In the end (I just said to Rochelle) each of us has to write, what inspires us. The readers who are drawn to that, will be inspired too. Shabbat shalom, Kent! Headed home in the morning.
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Shabbat shalom to you, too, Dawn. Have safe journey back.
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Reblogged this on ugiridharaprasad.
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Thanks so much for sharing my work. As always, it’s much appreciated!
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Chills! Total chills!! Have an awesome experience in DC!
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Thanks so much Susan! Now get a blanket! 😉
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Dear Dawn,
Oh…leaving those grandbabies is the hardest thing we bubbes do, isn’t it? Wishing you good times with your Yummy Guy and safe travels. As always your writing hits the spot.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle! Yes, parting is the hard part of sharing time together! Shalom.
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A really bright piece, and I liked it even more when I read it again and saw the different meanings you can take from it.
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Thanks so much! I appreciate the encouraging feedback!
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I know we have to have hope… I wrote something from a quote that I think fits:
I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.
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Alas, that’s true. My favorite saying is: I can sleep when I’m dead. (There’s a lot of living to do!)
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The quote is from Shawshank redemption
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So I’m super stoked that you’re going to be at the Women’s March. I very much hope that you take many pictures and blog about it when you get back!!!! I want to be able to see it through your eyes and live vicariously through you. Have a safe and empowering time.
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Thanks so much! Sadly, I am currently delayed in Tel Aviv, and will now arrive Saturday morning… sniffle sniffle. I’ll get there, but late, stressed and much more tired. Spending the night in Toronto.
I will surely take lots of pictures and share this all later! Hoping your girl doesn’t have to fight for her rights, down the road. xo
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I’ll be with you in spirit. Please stay safe and make some noise!!!!!
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A very effective metaphor that can be read in so many ways. Take care.
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Thanks so much Sandra. I love that these stories can be taken differently by each reader.
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A wonderful story of hope! So happy you’re going to the March. Hope you’re not too stressed out by your travel delays.
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Thanks so much Jan. It was a very stressful, long trip, but worth every moment!
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Hope is a wonderful thing. Sometimes it’s all we have to cling to as we strive to put one foot in front of the other and keep trudging along the path.
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That is so true, Russell. Such hard times, but what an inspiring March!!
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sometimes, it gets worse first before it gets better. we can hope for the best.
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I hope not, Plaridel!
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I understood from the start that this was an analogy, but you wrote it so well. Good luck on the March – people all over the world will be holding their breath for the next four years.
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They will indeed, Liz. Thanks for your encouragement!
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Keep calm and hope. When that isn’t possible, keep shouting and hope. My heart to yours, Dawn. You’ve been in my thoughts all week. Safe travels home.
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Thanks so much Honie. It’s been an amazing, transformative week. I truly felt like I had so many of the strong, dear women I admire (count yourself) with me. It’s been a beautiful thing.
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Such an uplifting piece. I was so impressed with the numbers that attended the march in DC, across the US and the globe. Thank you for giving us all hope.
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Ah, thanks so much! It was an incredible, INCREDIBLE, day!
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Great description of birth. It works on the scale of simply a child being born to the bigger thought of a renaissance or spring breaking.
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Thanks Michael; that’s what I was aiming for.
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Powerful post, Dawn. Our daughter marched in Chicago. It was second only to DC in the number who turned out. Good writing as always. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks so much Suzanne; I appreciate your kind words.
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A very uplifting piece of writing, Dawn. Here’s to Hope, Passion and Truth
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Yes, Here’s to all of those things, Siobhan! Here and there. 🙂
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A turbulent week, for sure. Your words give me hope.
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Thanks Dawn… the March gave me hope! I’m afraid we’ll need more than hope, however! Trump announced today that he is determined to defund Planned Parenthood. No doubt things will be very challenging while he’s in office.
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Very motivating. We need to more of that in the world. Way to go.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by TFTM and I’m grateful for the support!
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