Silence
is a
prospect for progression
not always predictable but
indispensable
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Written in the form of Elfje – a Dutch form consisting of 11 words spread over 5 lines
© rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2012
Indeed it is…words of wisdom Becca.
I love your name, don’t think I’ve ever mentioned that! 🙂
DId you receive your cookbook? Hope you’re enjoying the recipes. I’ve been cooking up a storm here lately. LOVE to cook!!!
Happy Weekend and hope to see you at OSI on Sunday, G
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Oh, Geraldine — I thought I sent a note … yes, I received the yummy book … and am enjoying!! Trying another recipe this weekend!! 🙂
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Im afraid I have been silent for a while upon your own posts Becca.. But you are definitely not forgotten… Love and Light sent to you Becca.. ~Sue xx
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What an interesting pattern to poetry — I’d never heard (or seen) this special Dutch form.
Your poem is very beautiful and touching!
Thanks!
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Yes, Becca, silence is necessary. Not always pleasnt…but something we all need! I greatly appreciated your comment on my blog! (It was not an easy write!)
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Five lines of a so well need truth at times
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wow
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Excellent food for introspection.
♥Siggi in Downeast Maine
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Elfje — thanks for telling everyone about this. Never heard of it. Cooooooool.
p.s. your poem is very coooooooooooooool too!
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“indispensable” is the best word for silence ever 🙂
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