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Cindy Angyal's avatar

I especially like how you said we have the power to choose whom we read and listen to.

Oh yes, Elizabeth I do know what you are talking about.

“ Shaking like a trumpet”

“ The ones who trudge the rough and crooked ways”

Great word, pictures!

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thank you, sister dear!

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Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

So much of how life rolls for us has to do with how we respond to the circumstances before us. Thank you, Beth.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks for reading and sharing your own response, Elizabeth.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Attention is as precious as gold: spend it wisely.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

That's another way to say it. Thank you for reading, Paul.

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Weston Parker's avatar

Really always important to hear it again. Thanks Elizabeth.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks for reading, Wes. Glad you're here. 💛🌿

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Barbara Webb's avatar

Amen Sister, Amen!!

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

On we go, putting Faith into Action. Thanks, B. 💛🌿

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Sandy S's avatar

"We get to choose who we listen to, who we talk about, who we lift up. Not the first time you’ve heard that; it just seemed like a good time to mention it again." I so agree Elizabeth! It is such a good time to mention it again! Our best defense is to give no attention to the fools who crave attention with all of their wickedness. Let us keep our eye on the ball of the life we seek for ourselves and others who are so deserving of full lives without fear.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Agreed, Sandy! Thanks so much for reading and commenting. 💛🌿

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Patris's avatar

Power in these words from an irreligious reader.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

So glad to know that, Patris. Thank you for reading and commenting. 💛🌿

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Petrina's avatar

Yes!!! Love this, Elizabeth!

Thanks for reminding us to pay attention to “stories of genuine love, mending, creativity” Just read Thich Nhat Hanh today about being intentional about which seeds we choose to water. And yes, “We get to choose who we listen to, who we talk about, who we lift up” Your poem is a great start! Will share it with friends getting discouraged by the news. Thank you.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks, Petrina! 💛🌿

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CuriousBenician's avatar

It is too easy to get caught up in the oligarchy drama. Like you, I prefer the real world :-)

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Glad to stand in the Real with you, nephew. 💛🌿

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Nancy Wright's avatar

Thank you for the reminder of attention. It’s a powerful one.

Hug.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Hug back, dear one! Thank you so much for so many things of mine you've read over the years. 💛🌿

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