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Fotini Masika's avatar

I can't hold back my tears. True, I am a bit overwhelmed these days, and yet... Your outpouring swept me away, my friend.

💛💛💛

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Ah, worth it for that. That's a lovely thing to say, Fotini. It poured out. All the things I'd want to say … if I could not.

Artemis Rose Archer's avatar

let the sun's soft seep onto your skin,

as the soothe of being understood

Mmm.. thank you 🙏

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Thanks Artemis, the sun has been hiding here in Ireland, but I felt that exact soothe in the past week, it felt just so!

Jonathan Foster's avatar

This is the loving howl of a human being and I loved it.

be grateful when what you have is enough,

(is enough, is enough)

Yes, yes, yes.

(and thanks for that Manics song, haven't heard that in yonks)

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That's lovely to hear Jonathan!

Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Just said the exact same to hubby re the MSP's !

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They remind me of my year in Australia in 98, especially that track and 'Motorcycle Emptiness'. Really enjoyed seeing them live in Trinity in Dublin (with Suede) the summer before last. They sound the same!

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Precious and beautiful 💛.

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Thanks Margaret!

Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Deeply and heart wrenchingly beautiful dear Síodhna, this world,

"hold hands when you can

when words are not needed, a body can attune "

thank you, I hold yours dear one, with those of my loved ones, those, also, who just need a hand to hold. X

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What a beautiful response, Susie. I've really become aware of this intelligence of the body. Its intuition, wisdom and gentle soothe. The power of touch. How energy holds us all and has meaning of its own. Thank you Susie, healing vibes all the way to France. I'm sure you are missing your walks on the hill. How sustaining they are, put all my words in their place.

Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Thank you dear one, your healing vibes must have been strong, for a while today I walked without a limp for the first time in weeks.. bless you xx

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Oh that walking is healing, needs healing to begin. Starting back is the magic.

I'm really happy to hear this. The walking brings the words.

Edgar Ballantyne's avatar

Much fabulous advice here, or if not advice then a way of looking, and of holding.

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Thanks Edgar. That’s nice. Looking and holding, these life asks …

I'll have to look back on these whispers when I (again) falter.

Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Stunning, Siodhna. So happy to read this.

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Thanks Paul, possibly a chisel or two still needed. (For another day!)

Mahdi Meshkatee's avatar

The echo absorbed, felt like soft arrows of gold, and became part of the heart.

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Oh wow, Mahdi!