Agelaius phoeniceus English: Red-winged Blackbird Français : Un carouge à épaulettes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
whispered white fog
lingers over the silent marsh
carrying across the reeds the echo of search
a red-winged blackbird, demonstrating its strength,
perches on one leg like a militant soldier, surveying the grassy kingdom
the softness of the mallard’s nest reflects the comforted security of this brush
hiding within this secluded world, the dream enters
as the shadow of loneliness walks between the thoughts
an entire sheet of heaviness
blankets my inner being
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Footprints of Thoughts 
To me, this is a poem that speaks of the solitude and loneliness of the soul, and yet the hope and dream that, though seemingly smothered, still live on. Painfully beautiful.
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As you wrote to me once upon a time…in the end…it is God and us…solitude…facing oneself…is a challenge…but in the end…I know I will find myself in the heart of God!
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Just beautiful, Jane.
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Your words are powerful. Retirement has brought your sentiments of loneliness flooding my soul. Without the distractions of a busy working life I am realizing that I still have many dreams to dream……..my life is begining again. Thank you Jane.
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Yes, I had to terminate my teaching career of 35 years because of an illness…and now I am retired…the transition is a challenge…I am happy that you read my poem and that my comments touched your soul in some way….thank you for writing!
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Hi Sue,
Thank you for visiting my blog! Hope your Reiki is going well! and that you are receiving many clients! It is cold and snow today.
Thanks again! Feel free to tell me IF my writing speaks to you or not.
Jane
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Jane, you are a deep and spiritual soul. I have always felt your closeness to GOD…Many Blessings to YOU my dear friend
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Well…I think I have a long way to go! Healing and transformation is still going on! LOL but, thank you! I love YOUR honesty and truth, Diane!
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