sitting in my comfortable office chair
I list my concrete privileges
a tiny cozy cottage on the riverbank
a second hand reliable hybrid
a solid trusty bicycle
an old mac and sufficient wifi
an easy walk to the supermarket
a good education, regular income
my concrete advantages
allow me to explore the abstract
a blessing most will never know
d’Verse, concrete poem, Ingrid
Happy Diwali to one and all … leave those lights on, light a few candles and enjoy the celebration!
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Beautiful poem Kate! Being able to appreciate the gift of life is a wonderful thing. 🙂
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and that what we have is enough Linda, that sense of contentment must imbue good health 🙂
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I love this kate …so filled with wisdom….sadly many of us just don’t notice..
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I agree kate….its just so easy for some to neglect it..restrictions on covid have been eased down here and as expected lo and behold the streets were in chaos…so i must say, we still are keeping ourselves away from the crowd…
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we have planeloads of tourist flying in here, no known local cases, I walk the beach, fetch groceries and stay at home … too easy 🙂
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Its different and worst here….mostly local transmissions so we still opt for deliveries
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Reblogged this on Nelsapy.
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Kate, your verses flow with confidence which only comes with maturity. The feelings are genuine and well-deserved.
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The simple things matter the most! Well said, sis. 🙂
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without them we have no time for ourselves or others sis … they are the vital ingredients
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This is a wonderful poem, Kate, and so true. I’m am delighted about your forthcoming poetry book and I love Bella’s cover.
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oh she is so talented, appreciate that Robbie … especially considering how many books you have published and read!
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That’s so true! People who are just hustling to stay alive don’t have the luxury of thinking about much of anything.
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What a lovely vantage point, Kate! Lovely to recognise and enjoy one’s blessings, then able to indulge in art and such-like! A cosy write 🙂
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Indeed, only when you have the concrete minimum fulfilled you will be able to focus on the abstract. Like Maslow’s hierarchy of needs… the basic needs are all concrete.
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I’m jealous 😀
❤
David
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“Leave your lamps on”, Yes, Kate.
Love ❤
Michel!
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Without the hard stuff, everything’s just a dream anyway, eh Kate? Thoroughly enjoyed.
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A lot of truth in here, it’s always good to count our blessings and acknowledge our privilege!
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Beautiful ~~ love the concrete / abstract comparisons.
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Marvelous capture of the sunset, Kate and what a beautiful poem. Happy Diwali to you. May your light shine always brighter.
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much appreciated kind friend, I’m sure you’re having a great Diwali celebration right now … you Indians sure know how to celebrate in style!
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Yes everywhere Diwali diyas and lights are seen everywhere and people shopping like crazy. Diwali festival is very big in India. Thanks always dear Kate. Happy Diwali to you too 😊🤗🤗❤️❤️
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Sometimes the best thing in life is just to sit back and watch the sunset. You’ve summed this one up perfectly Kate 🙂
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enjoyed both the poem and the picture. glad you have such blessings
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Lovely poem, relaxing and nice. Gratitude is the most wonderful gift. Contentment with our lot is also a great virtue for peace and happiness.
Happy Diwali ! It is on the 4th. Which is a weekday. We will be having a family gathering, very small and simple on Sunday
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Such a good point, Kate. We must remember to count our blessings everyday. Without the solid concrete foundations, it would be difficult to appreciate the abstract.
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An awesome reflection, Kate. Lovely.
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Thank you for sharing this. It made me pause, take a deep breath and list my blessings as well. Gratitude is contagious. 🙂🌹
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So many concrete blessings we often simply take for granted! Well done Kate!
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Really like the ending Kate!
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Your view is the best of the abstract advantages you have. Well said my friend.
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Thanks for the reminder of how fortunate we are to have the comforts and especially the luxury of leisure time. Too many in this world work without ceasing to find a small morsel to eat and a place to sleep that is dry…
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I love the list of the blessings. There is so much to be thankful for!
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exactly Grace and we often lose sight of that … we need the concrete to work on our abstract
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It sounds idyllic to me.
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Your simple little poem is packed deep and full with the most precious – yes privileges and blessings of this lifetime, I loved immersing myself in gratitude with you. Your view – absolutely stunning!!!
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It’s the simple things that make life with the living, is it not? Well said.
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We would all do well to remember how blessed we are. (K)
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All of these concrete things build a ladder to accessing the abstract. Very thoughtful. I enjoyed this one very much.
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Happy Diwali, SweetKate! Love this poem and photo! Your advantages/blessings, and that you recognize them, appreciate them and let them lead you to explore, brings joy-tears to my eyes! When a friend is feelin’ the joy, peace, gratitude, and adventures…it makes me so so SO happy! 🙂
Something concrete that I see as an advantage, and appreciate, is having the honor and privilege of reading WP poet’s poems on my computer screen. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤
PS…“Appreciation can make a day – even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary." – Margaret Cousins”
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Ah, yes! Definitely “the good life!” ❤ Have a wonderful day, Kate!
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How lovely that one is able to appreciate, to explore the abstract via concrete advantages! Beautiful write. Wishing you Happy Diwali in advance 💝💝
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Your view is stunning .. Your assets keep you running … I can hear your heart drumming … In tune with nature’s humming
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nailed it, thanks for Xavier’s clip, lovely and I’ve visited Straddie quite a few times … 🙂
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