I’ve watched house plants
both die and return home
time and time again.
What strength it is
to try again every Spring;
jostled back to life
by sheer nature alone
just when I was ready
to bury them.
Oh, the times I have found
myself so forgiving
the very course of how things
were meant to be
my branches flit away
a little lighter than before.
Unburdened by another’s opinion,
trusting in this process
to die and wither and believe
that I’ll spring back
when I’m ready.
As 2018 comes to an end, I hope all of you take the time to reflect on all your accomplishments, your hardships, your successes and your shortcomings with equal love and adoration for both the good and the bad that got you here. May your Resolutions be achievable, self-loving, and fulfilling.
Chúc mừng năm mới!
Love,
ELLE
Very well said, Elle. Thank you for this post 💚
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Thank YOU Roshni! So happy you liked it. xo
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Whenever I read you, I’m always lighter than before. – Tony
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Tony, that is so kind. You’re heavenly. Thank you xo
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Wishing you all the best in 2019 Elle. Allan
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Wishing the same to you, Allan! xo
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You certainly brightened my year, and I wish you the best for this next one. Cheers,Mark
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Thank you for visiting me time and time again, Mark. Happy new year!
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Glad I found your poetry in 2018. Happy New Year!
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Happy new year, Sarah! xo
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❤
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This is yet another wonderful poem, Elle. I hope you have an awesome new year 🙂
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All the best and health for you and yours!
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The same to you!
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Really enjoyed this one Elle. I like the idea of houseplants returning home. I agree there is an natural rhythm to life, an inevitable withering away and it’s important not to give up during the dark months,
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It’s all about that perseverance! Thank you xo
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nhiều phước lành cho bạn I hope I got that right 🌹
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❤ ❤ ❤
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Happy New Year to you Elle ❤️
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Happy new year, dear friend. So glad we’ve connected in this universe.
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A great poem to end the year!
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All the best to you in 2019!
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Beautiful depiction of life’s progression of scars, lessons, reflection, and new growth. 🙂 ❤️
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Growth, always. Thank you oxoxoxox
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Happy New Year Elle! ❤️
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A wonderful finale for 2018. Here’s to a bright and successful 2019!
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Reblogged this on davidbruceblog #2.
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☀️LOVE this! Thank You, Elle! Wishing the same for You and Yours!!! 😊❤️
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Reblogging to my sister site Timeless Wisdoms
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