Tag Archives: Care

DARE. . . BUT BE INTELLIGENT ABOUT IT

Posted on February 18, 2019 by elainedanforth

Dare. But be intelligent about it. . . When faced with the likes of a proud and wounded elephant, best not to fight it, shout it, or blithely to ignore it’s there. Respect it, greet it, give it space, and … Continue reading →

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SPRING IS IN THE AIR

Posted on February 16, 2017 by elainedanforth

Spring is the air. . . In my heart. . . In my step, next, When I allow the little buds within me just to be there. Give them sun, give them love, and proper feed, attend and give exactly … Continue reading →

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LOVE HOLDS AND BOLTS

Posted on April 15, 2016 by elainedanforth

Love. . . laziness. . . care. . . getting down to business. . . Holding safe, and daring to be bold– raring, longing, as at the bit you chomp and chafe– then, bolting forth and braving arid heat or … Continue reading →

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THIS ONE BODY FOR THIS LIFE

Posted on January 30, 2016 by elainedanforth

This one body is for this life the only one we’ve got-y. So it’s best to be aware just what its nature asks for, in quantities and qualities of love and light and air, activity and good clean water, food … Continue reading →

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MY WHOLE LIFE SPAN

Posted on January 26, 2016 by elainedanforth

My whole life span is a flash in the pan, And I soon will lie cold, So it’s best to take care with each moment, day, year– and yet temper my fear, so I dare to be bold, and use … Continue reading →

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REPROACH

Posted on September 9, 2015 by elainedanforth

Reproach the first word upon which my chance eyes laid when opening to some random dictionary page. . . sometimes it can be sanctimonious and at others, filled with rage. . . sometimes perhaps it’s necessary, ceremonious, when kids or … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S WISE

Posted on March 25, 2015 by elainedanforth

What’s wise: Love, Know-how, and gentle care. . . . Eyes raised above. . . All these, when fit just like a glove will endow such solid strength that they, come night, come day, will take you anywhere.

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THE BEST

Posted on November 1, 2014 by elainedanforth

Don’t fret for them. . . First, think of, care for YOU. For we all depend on those few who dare to be to their own selves quite true. From there, the best of all the rest can follow.

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FLESH, WORDS, DEEDS

Posted on October 15, 2014 by elainedanforth

the flesh will melt. . . but, if they have been well chosen, though at times ill-spelt, the words and deeds of heart may yet endure. . . so, best to choose all those. . . the words, the deeds, … Continue reading →

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THE MEASURE OF A MUMMY

Posted on July 27, 2013 by elainedanforth

So many turns it takes to unwind the cloth that binds a mummy, plastered over long-dried tape– that held, protecting here and there a hole– maybe there, near former place of heart– or perhaps a gap near house of tummy. … Continue reading →

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