Tag Archives: Connection

FOR THE FEAST

Posted on November 24, 2022 by elainedanforth

Loved ones from near and far assembled, Or if absent,for now or for good,quite dearly heldin heart and mindwith longing and remembrancehonest, strong and kind. Each person’s reachmade to touchin needed or heartfelt direction. . . fingers then clasped, that … Continue reading →

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FEELERS OUT IN ALL DIRECTIONS

Posted on October 22, 2016 by elainedanforth

Reach up, eyes on the heavens set, arms upright, skyward pointing finger tips to feel the sun or wind or rain, even if that means they do get wet. . . Then, let arms float down, and spread a bit, … Continue reading →

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LOOK, THINK, MELT, REACH

Posted on August 9, 2016 by elainedanforth

You look– you think, he’s far too meek, too bold, too young, too old– or has some lack, has not, is not enough of this, the other thing, or that. . . But as a human, man or woman you … Continue reading →

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ZOOM AND LOOM

Posted on August 5, 2016 by elainedanforth

Whip it up, knock it out, get it done, give me a shout! give it a whirl, keep up the pace! Give your best, your last, your all– so that you stay well in the race!– Don’t lag behind! Don’t … Continue reading →

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Posted on May 20, 2016 by elainedanforth

Will I find me the opportunity in the operating system? Will I blindly beg for immunity, so I can diss all pursuit of my serenity and bypass it, with my own liberal permission? Will I be inclined to ignore the … Continue reading →

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SOCIAL MEDIUM

Posted on March 22, 2016 by elainedanforth

Social. . . a number? . . . or a URL? Was not an erstwhile social circuit, when people danced, played tennis, cards, or golf, or maybe even cricket? Like, somewhere at some grand old church, or at a party … Continue reading →

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FARMERS’ MARKET EYES

Posted on November 21, 2015 by elainedanforth

Farmers market: a quick trip in the urban mix to hook up with our Earth, our land, the soil, the roots, and everything that grows from it. . . The big variety of all manner of earthly gifts– the farmers, … Continue reading →

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I TIP MY HAT TO YOU, MY FRIENDS

Posted on October 17, 2015 by elainedanforth

I tip my hat to you, my friends, in ordinary, cordial, and admiring salute– even if fall’s got you feeling flat and you fear the world is near to giving you the boot. . . As long as you are … Continue reading →

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WITH LOVE

Posted on August 18, 2015 by elainedanforth

Holding in my mind and heart the one who was so beautiful whose blood flowed red my arteries and filled my veins quite blue and full with each heartbeat and puff of lung– she breathed her life right into me … Continue reading →

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COMING OUT OF THE SALONS

Posted on August 6, 2015 by elainedanforth

When people went to sage salons, engaged in their symposiums, can we, from that, suppose those ones emerged informed, and smarter? And when, today, we court doldrums, do we become more beautiful from hours in beauty parlors? Well, maybe not. … Continue reading →

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