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Saturday 22 August 2020

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Wild, bleak moorland -
the wind strangling me with my own hair,
gagging my voice; and the the distant hills
glowing in a patch of moving sunlight, like disembodied Souls
flitting across the horizon.

I tasted the singularity of the heather,
it's woody stalks,
the incense scent of it's purple flowers.
They had a prophetic quality, a great poignancy
that was exquisite, almost torture.


There was only one proper path.
Muddy, stony,
it led to the bridge over the stream.
And it was dangerously exposed out there -
anything moving could be seen for miles,

and a Red Kite possesses telescopic vision.
The agonized shriek  
sent a spike of ice through my veins.
The flapping of great wings was barely audible
as it swooped and swallowed the lizard whole.

My footfalls hastened onward.
I felt the unevenness underfoot,
and an inward stab of empathy.
How it stung me, that little death.
A hungry Kite. A meal without a plate.

But I, too, had recently eaten - such hypocrisy!
Another's life force ingested,
too deep inside now to rectify. It was my teeth
that had torn into a chicken's flesh,
albeit killed by an unknown predator.


I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your kind messages of comfort and support. I appreciate them so very much. I will visit you all again as soon as I can...
Please stay safe and happy😊 xxxxxx

28 comments:

  1. Thanks for your sharing 😊 have a lovely day ...

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  2. terlihat tak pernah dilewati banyak orang ... pastinya memiliki banyak cerita di dalamnya

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  3. My dear and beautiful soul sister.
    This is so touchingly beautiful and written as only you know how to...deep and eloquent with so much emotion.
    Your photos are lovely... especially the one in which you stand at the water. Is it a healing pool? I ask this because of one word "predator"...it worries me.

    Big Hugs and Much Love My Dearest Soul Sister

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  4. Wonderful as usual… Loved the wildness expressed as well as the reality..
    Take care…

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  5. Thank you.
    Thank you for sharing the beauty, the fear, the pain - inextricable parts of the whole.
    And continuing to send gentle, healing wishes your way.

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  6. My sweet Ygraine,
    Our paths must always lead us over bridges over streams, although today we live in this wild swamp, with the wind that strangles the hills and our voices, have a sweet certainty, the telescope that watches you makes me see you.
    ...
    Beautiful words, always very inspired.
    Many kisses and I await news about your exams. Stay well. 😉

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  7. Dear Ygraine,

    My heart goes out to you for complete healing!

    Your friendship means a great deal to me!

    As for your poem, I absolutely love it, it has truly bean written by a true master!

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  8. Yes, there are many wild predators that prey on weak animals.
    Does it happen because the law of the jungle? The weak are always crushed by the savage. I think that's the law of nature

    What a wonderful expression that is poured through your beautiful poetic words about nature and all its communities.
    Very nice and touching whoever reads it.
    Have a great weekend, Ygraine
    Stay safe there.
    Best regards

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    1. Hii Ygrane...
      How are you there..?
      For couples weeks no see you..
      Hope you are fine and healthy always..
      Best regards..

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  9. We have lots of red kites around here. I love them.

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  10. wishing you the best, Ygraine.

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  11. Loved your words and loved your photographs.

    Take care, sending my good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  12. That Second Photo Is So Worthy - Thank You So Much For Sharing - Sending Positive Vibes And Big Hugs

    Cheers

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  13. You work with words absolutely amazing dear Ygraine, all the best for you and send you love ! xo

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  14. Precious ygraine

    missed you incredibly while i was away !

    i hope and pray with the bottom of my heart that may you are in the blessing of lord with all your precious existence ,health and glory !

    Oh thank you sooo much for captivating image of your's :)))
    looked like angle standing within waters with enchanting smile :)
    thinking of you with heart filled with prays my friend
    this poem took me there with you to feel adventure of your experience :)
    warm hugs!

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  15. Hello mybest friend YGraine, you have not been seen on the blog for a long time.
    I hope you are well there, as well as your health.

    I pray for you from a far country. God bless.

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  16. A wild poem. But in nature everything is really wild ... even Man ...
    Great poem, I liked your words. So much. As always.
    Have a nice weekend, my dear friend Ygraine.
    Kisses.

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  17. Send you hugs and love Ygraine and miss you! xoxo

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  18. You are in my thoughts and prayers each day, my dear friend.
    You are both wise and mystical.
    For healing visit places that call to you...as the one in the photo above.

    Hugs and Much Love ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🌙

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  19. I always appreciate the way you write. I once go out in forest for camping.


    Have a nice day
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  20. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    All the best Jan

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  21. I'd like to sincerely thank all of you for your kind comments...they truly mean the world to me in this challenging time.
    Thank you...so, so much xxxxxx

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