Nothing More to Give
Some of us breeze
through the birth canal,
easy as you please,
while for others,
it's a near-death
experience just
to get here.
But once we enter
this world, we're all
in the same
leaky boat.
We struggle to
stay afloat,
bailing, flailing,
learning to swim,
donning life jackets.
We try prayer or
existential despair,
but nothing changes
the basic insecurity
of life. It all boils
down to such a
simple truth:
we can commiserate
in our misery or offer
each other acceptance,
warmth and love.
We have nothing more
to give than this.
~ Danna Faulds from "Breath of Joy"
Acceptance, warmth and love is what we all long for, and can give one another.
Namaste
Find Your Middle Ground 
Thank you for offering this today. 🙏🏻💜
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Thank you for being here Carrie 💐🙏🏻💕
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May it be so dear lady ❤️🙏
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Indeed 🙏🏻 Thank you dear Mark 💐💛
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Acceptance, warmth and love back at you. What you extend to so many so graciously. I am grateful for you! So simple and yet we make it all complicated…Thanks for being my friend.
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Thank you so much Sharon 💕🙏🏻💐
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Oh so true, Val!
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Truth. 🙏🏻 💜
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💐🙏🏻💞
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Thank you! Beautiful!
Joanna
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Thank you Joanna🙏🏻
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You are more than welcome!
Joanna
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Beautifully penned, Danna! This poem touches the heart and soul. The metaphor of life as a ‘leaky boat’ is potent, portraying the struggle and uncertainty that are inherent parts of human existence. It’s a gentle reminder of our shared experience in this life and the importance of empathy, acceptance, and love in navigating the turbulent waters. Your words echo the common human experience, how despite our different paths, we’re all in the same boat, doing our best to stay afloat. This is a profound reflection that fosters a sense of unity and compassion. Thank you for sharing this thoughtful piece, which eloquently illustrates the essence of our shared humanity.
Regards
Abhishek
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Thank you for your share. 💐🙏🏻💛
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So very true. The poem resonates. Thanks.
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Thank you Marlene 🙏🏻💐💕
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Wonderful Wisdom. Thank You Val. 🙏
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Thank you Paul🙏🏻
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Yes, to know we are loved is all we really need to know
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Words of warmth and love. 💕🧡🤗
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Beautifully put Karen. thank you 💞
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Beautiful poem, Val! 🌷
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Thank you Lauren 💐
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Such a beautiful poem you have shared.. And how true Val… All we each want at the end of the day is to feel loved.. ❤ have a lovely weekend Val ❤ ✨🙏
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Thank you dear Sue 💝
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❤ 🙂
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Good poem . . . if that’s not being too judgmental. 😀
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I’ll take it as an observation and appreciation. 😎
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This is absolutely beautiful and something that I needed to read today. Thank you for sharing 😀
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Glad it resonated today 💐🙏💛
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