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Neil Barker's avatar

Really nice imagery in this poem, Pamela. I especially like the Cupid's arrow photo as well. Thanks for sharing.

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Neil, I am so glad you enjoyed. That "cupid's arrow" was a lucky find floating down river.

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Paul McCutchen's avatar

Maybe like a lover who doesn't want to break free?

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Maybe Paul... 😀

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Diane’s Blue Forum 👩‍💻's avatar

Lovely💕

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Thank you Diane!

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Randy Herring's avatar

Beautiful

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Thanks so much Randy!

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Brother Paul West's avatar

Thanks and continue to share your celebration of Life...

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Thank you Brother Paul! Will do!

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Korie's avatar

Excellent writing!

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Thank you so much Korie!

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Jo Sundberg's avatar

Beautiful Pamela. ❤️

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Thank you Jo! Happy Valentine's to you!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you for this heartwarming post, Pamela. The photography is beautiful and I especially like the reflections and Cupid’s arrow, that single image in the river. And the poem is amazing with a cadence that really resonates with the tide. Have a great weekend.

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Heidi, I am so glad you enjoyed the poem and the photography. Who would have ever thought to see a branch shaped like an arrow floating by on the river. Thank you!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

You really saw the river with the branch at a special moment. Great eye!

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

I was definitely meant to capture that scene!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

You really saw the river with the branch at a special moment. Great eye!

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John Charlton's avatar

Cupid's Arrow drifting is a beautiful and meaningful image. Valentines is especially poignant for me this year, the first time I have been on my own in many a year. I took myself out for lunch. It was okay.

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

John, I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem and the Cupid's Arrow adrift, which seems to be the big hit of this post. I've had more alone Valentine's Days than I would like to admit to at this stage in life. The river is always my steady. It does seem to get easier in time, the solo Valentine's Day. Hugs!

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Fiona Byrne Ryan's avatar

"I clearly see the truth of life", and it is through this lens that we can deepen our connection with all life, it allows us to go oh so deep, together.

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Thank you Fiona!

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Beth L. Gainer's avatar

Pamela, I love this poem, especially that you begin and end the poem with the same gorgeous stanza:

Oh, how you tug me

This way, and that.

I am caught-up in your tides

Like a lover, unable to break free.

I'm reading your post after Valentine's Day, but the poem has staying power.

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