I'm excited and anxious and nervous and.... Let me know as we go if we are going in the right direction in your opinion. This one is different, but then isn't every journey.

You keep right on keeping on! Write even if no one seems to read. You keep on keeping on!

yeah, the journey is going to continue. I think it will be good. We can make course corrections if think we need to...you know how it is.

We encourage preparedness "just in case." Food that can be eaten without cooking and that needs no refrigeration, alternative forms of lighting and/or energy. We are in a time of uncertainty and change for the worse. Yes, prayer does work! God does listen. If my people who are called by name shall humble themselves and pray, then I will hear from heaven and heal their land. (paraphrase)

Incredible. Keep writing! I'll keep reading and being in awe.

I am once again at your mercy! This is such a marvelous response!!!!

Mary, seeing you bloom and learn to appreciate more and more the mastery of poetry has been such a blessing. Yes, this poem is remarkable and so moving. Thank you for sharing. I have all of the journals in my favorites, so I will be checking in from time to time. Always close by... Karen

I do like this quote grannym! You always have the most interesting quotes to ponder! Nonnie

Your words make me smile!!!!

Love your spirit and confidence, Mary!!

Great quote. Poetry is not just dashing down some words as they come - as we have all found out. It is so much more. I think this quote puts it well.