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Victory Palace Poetry's avatar

A grind I know all too well myself J. Gotta get those moments of silence while we can. Love the bird pics, especially the one with the orange/white trim. Cardinals are my faves. To me they're a sign from the Universe. You might like a poem I wrote called "Sparrows" fyi.

Jacqueline's avatar

Thank you so much. I feel the same about cardinals. Sparrows are special to me, too. I will definitely read your poem.

Ellen Newhouse's avatar

Oh, how I love this “Holy dirt.” This do resonates with the conflict I feel at times a deep thirst for silence, for slowing down but my passion hums deep inside, thrusting me forward.

Jacqueline's avatar

Thank you so much, Ellen. I think it is a tough balance for most of us. Appreciate you reading.

Ellen Newhouse's avatar

Truly, my pleasure.

Olly von's avatar

That’s the trouble with a morning walk I never want to stop !

Jacqueline's avatar

Me too. A daily test in will power.

Lila Cave-Park's avatar

i love this. city birds have my heart ! <3 especially that red-winged blackbird

Jacqueline's avatar

Mine too! I love their attitudes. Thank you for reading. :)

Olly von's avatar

They do seem to have some attitudes hahaha

Lila Cave-Park's avatar

right XD

LonelyRobotTheme V2.0's avatar

Such an amazing piece 🖤🖤🖤

Jacqueline's avatar

Appreciate you. 🖤

LonelyRobotTheme V2.0's avatar

Same ❤️‍🔥

Antonio Castellaneta's avatar

That checklist burning in your pocket while everything around you invites you to slow down. I recognized that feeling immediately.

Jacqueline's avatar

I have been thinking about that a lot, especially this time of year. Thank you for reading, Antonio.

The Quantum Quill's avatar

“But the Blackbird grins,

lighting up a crooked smoke,

laughing at the pace I keep”

I feel like they are always laughing at my pace and also watching me back.

I do remember the holy dirt from when this was a note, I’m glad it’s now a post ✨🐦‍⬛

Jacqueline's avatar

It is just their way. :) Thank you. It kept popping back into my head so I had to revisit (which I never usually do).

Miles Hack's avatar

Such a picture painted in these words. My thought patterns are forever reshaped. Fabulous piece Jacqueline!

Jacqueline's avatar

Thank you so much, Miles. :) Love shaping those thought patterns. And, I always appreciate you and all your support.

Miles Hack's avatar

Likewise! Always happy to spend time reading your works

Kasu (small wounds)'s avatar

There is something very grounding about this poem that I absolutely love.

Beautiful 💜

James (HVR)'s avatar

I'm glad you made it more than a note! This was epic.