Never forget Love
Watching a craftsman one day
I was taken with his calm and skill,
how every sanding, sawing and nail
just seemed to flow from his hands;
Making me wonder about intelligence.
Often those with high degrees and titles
are set above the artisans and their crafts;
Above the unity of heart and action
whilst humming a tune
or working in silence, serene.
Intelligence comes in many forms
But Love only in one,
without which, all created becomes dust;
Knowledge without real life.
Passion and harmony give life to all you do,
to the surgeon’s knife, to the baker’s hands,
To the painter’s brush, to the welder’s torch;
Never forget Love.
Healing where intellect still debates,
Creating whilst scholars frown.
At best, live in harmony with both.
© miriam ivarson
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Anita and Jay, a warm thank for the re-blog.
Miriam
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Very well said, Miriam…
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Glad you liked it, thanks.
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Miriam, beautiful observations of the world of craft and the love, passion and harmony of your poetry shows the truth of your reflections! ❤️ The stillness as we see these crafts people at work through your eyes is both immediate and intimate … and I’m moved how you thoughts turn to the higher plane of the harmony of art and intellect. Yes, here’s to never forgetting the love! Xx
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Dear Annika, thank you for your wonderful and complimentary comment.
It spreads warmth in my heart. My reflections come from observations around, almost daily. I am sure you seen by now how I seem to drift into the
‘ philosophical’ mode. 🤔. I am so happy to join you in the cheer for love.
In all we do. ❤️.
Miriam
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Wonderful poem and perspective on life Miriam. May we always include love…
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Thank you Brad for your warm and positive comment. I am glad you agree with me on including love in whatever we do. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful world. 🎼 .
Miriam
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Absolutely! Love is the magic ingredient! ❤
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What wise and wonderful thoughts to greet the New Year, Miriam. Love always, with respect for all who use their skills and passions to do good. Thanks for the sunny start to my day.
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Ahh … thank you Sharon, your comment makes me proud. Wonderful to be part of your thoughts for the New Year.
May it bring happy times 🌈.
Miriam
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I completely agree with the sentiments expressed in this poem Miriam.
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Brian, I am so glad t hear your firm agreement with these sentiments.
Thank you so much.
Miriam
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Love is what it’s all about… Beautifully penned, Miriam. ❤
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Bette, how very true, without love we will never become full human beings.
Thank you so much. 💕 .
Miriam
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My husband does not have a college degree, but he’s the smartest man I know. He looks forward to retirement and crafting things from wood. In a culture that seems to value certain kinds of intelligence, thank you for helping us remember that love most important.
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Bless you JoAnna, how wonderful it is to be able to say this about your husband. You are both special. From my poem you know how I see each one
of equal importance. The main thing is that we perform what we chosen with love and passion. Bet you will have a wonderful retirement. 🤗.
Miriam
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Thank you, Miriam. That is the main thing: to perform what we’ve chosen with love and passion!
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Performance without passion is intolerable.
Beethoven
In all things, form or philosophical, tangible or academic. Without heart it’s merely machination.
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Thank you so much Phil for this wonderful response.
I couldn’t agree more. To hear that Beethoven has expressed
the same makes me very happy. 😊 .
Your last line is perfect.
Miriam
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A beautiful poem, Miriam, obviously created with love. And I agree, crafts people who put themselves into their work can create objects of beauty. –Curt
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Thank you for your kind comment Curt and yes, I do feel that love adds
another dimension to all we do. Your tales show this well too.
It is a pleasure seeing you here and you are so very welcome.
Miriam
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so nice
i can feel
the harmony 🙂
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Thank you David.
It is indeed a blessing to feel harmony in what we do.
Bless
Miriam
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What a beautiful touching poem, focusing on the art and love. Wonderfully done through your deep and meaningful words. ❤️
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Thank you Miriam for your wonderful comment.
You and most of us will know how much reflection is behind before we
give out what has long been whispering in the heart.
I am really glad you could feel this. 💕🌺.
Miriam
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I could indeed and it was such a pleasure reading it. 💕😘
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beautiful truth.
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Thank you so much. 🙂
miriam
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This is another wonderful piece, Miriam! Watching an artist work is almost surreal, and art can manifest in so many different forms. Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season!
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Julie, a warm thank you for these kind words.
You are right about watching artists of all kind work and peacefully trusting
their abilities.
I am having a good time celebrating and the best of all is and has been the
Angel of joy and love walking among us.
I hope you are having a good time too. 💕🤗 .
Miriam
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How totally lovely, Miriam. And such good insights.
Thank you for sharing with me.
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Lovely to see you Cynthia and warm thank you for your sweet comment.
Sharing is a joy so you are more than welcome. 😊 .
miriam
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A wonderful and true observation depicted in your poem Miriam. Loved the closing couplet of your poem.
May this year bless us with the privilege of savoring many more lovely compositions from your quill.
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A warm thank you Radhika for your beautiful comment, what a gift on the first morning of a New Year ….new morning, …. sunny morning.
I find the word ‘quill’ quite evocative. From times when people had time to sharpen a wing pen, dip into an ink pot and write very neatly. Time for thoughts.
I will sharpen mine and you sharpen yours and we wait to see what comes forth. 😊 .
Miriam
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Such a positive and uplifting poem will help to carry my somewhat jaded mind into a new year of optimism. Thank you, Miriam.
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Thank you for your warming comment Roland. If any word in this poem has shone a light on your path I am happy and honoured. You don’t sound jaded at all in your posts 🙂 but added optimism is a bonus for us all.
May we all bravely shine new light this year.
Bless
Miriam
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This is an extraordinarily insightful poem, Miriam.
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Dear Robbie, your comment is so beautiful and gives me courage to keep
writing more. Thank you.
Miriam
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Wonderful prose, Miriam. Live love. xo
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Thank you so much. I am so glad my words touched you. 🦋.
miriam
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A true and impressive message, powerfully expressed. An important post, Miriam.
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A deeply felt thank you for this wonderful response. To have you call a post
important stopped me still – and reread my own words. 😊 .
Again, thanks Roland
Miriam
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Mariam this poem is very close to my working life. As we are Craftsmen and on a daily basis we keep doing things in intelligence and full love. Thanks for giving this credibility to us. 😉
Regards
Shiva
💞
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I am very happy to hear this poem rang close and true to you, Shiva.
Love and intelligence together are a mighty force. You then give yourselves
credibility. I truly believe what I wrote. 🎶🌻
Regards
Miriam
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