This is the window of the room where I look out at the world,
through the trees, past the small scatter of homes to the lake,
and above it, a sky that wears weather like hats —
something for every occasion.
There is nothing frightening in this view.
The setting sun, a waning flame on the horizon
backed by a smoky scrim, is a theatrical performance
I watch from the safety of my home.
While somewhere else, someone I will likely never know
is watching the same sun rising as they begin their day
of sheltering in, astonished by a sunrise
that performs for their pleasure alone.
A Wilderness of Words 
This may be my favorite of your posts. The lyrics are beautiful, the photo sublime. It is pregnant with hope.
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Oh, Barb, what a lovely thing to say. Thank you. A blessed new year to you.
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So lovely, Mary! I got a little bit ‘chill-bumpy’ when I read this. It exemplifies the fact that we all share a common humanity and how nature has the power to bring out the best in us.
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Patti, that’s it exactly! Thank you. xox
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I love “a sky that wears weather like hats”!
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My pleasure – alone – and – so often – that is fine – – – –
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As always, thank you for your words…
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bu güzel şiiri paylaşma olanağı tanıdığınız için ben size teşekür ederim
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Kayınların arasında
Bir pencere sarı sıcak
Ben ordan geçerken biri
Amca dese gir içeri
Ben ordan geçerken biri
Amca dese gir içeri
Girip yerden selamlasam
Hane içindekileri
Girip yerden selamlasam
Hane içindekileri
Yedi tepeli şehrimde
Bıraktım gonca gülümü
Yedi tepeli şehrimde
Bıraktım gonca gülümü
Ne ölümden korkmak ayıp
Ne de düşünmek ölümü
Ne ölümden korkmak ayıp
Ne de düşünmek ölümü
nazım hikmetinn bu güzel şiiri aklıma gelir
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Vivid images and musical language. Excellent.
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Thank you so much, Brian. I appreciate that.
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Beautiful poem, I cannot say enough about it.
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Thank you, Geri.
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Delightful. Enjoy the lake.
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Oh how I love this.
I have often thought about others in a far away place from where I am, looking at the same sun or moon.
It’s quite miraculous in a way ❤
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You could sit there and drink coffee and write for quite a while I can imagine!
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I enjoy watching the sun rise and set. Each one is a different marvel of nature. Consistent only in it’s rhythm day in and day out. Every one is a little different. How we have changed since 12/31/2020 and how much we still have to grow. Glad you are well, stay there. Peace.
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