Kinship with All
The Sun kissed my face this morning
as I stepped out on the lawn
lifting my head to the sky,
I raised the arms high in greeting and thanks.
Majestic Oak trees beyond the garden
brought stillness and serenity,
Singing their age old hymns,
Giving without asking for praise.
Still dressed in nightie, I decided
to say hello to each little plant,
Greet every newcomer and those from before.
How at ease nature Is.
Wonder if we could ?
The birds make me laugh as they fly
displaying exuberance and joy,
I wish there was space to introduce them all.
Swallows, Goldfinch, Sparrow, Blackbird,
Doves, not forgetting wobbly Pigeon.
The blessings they so freely give.
Music to make the heart soar.
I stand there for a while, fill my soul,
make sure I won’t forget as the day flows on,
Hoping I will learn this song.
Of belonging and kinship with all.
© miriam ivarson
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Beautiful. Yes, if we could but remember. Perpetually. 🙏❤️
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Thank you Bela for your lovely response. I agree, may we remember perpetually. We all belong. ❤️.
Miriam
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We do.
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What a beautiful start to the day. I can so resonate with the lovely words in your post Miriam. 💙🙏
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Hiya Miriam, thank you so much for your kind thoughts. I feel warmed by
your comment that my words gave you a good start to the morning.
Caring and sharing is a source of joy. 💕🌈.
Miriam
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Beautiful! That was your song of the morning to lift our spirits. Thank you.
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Ahh.. Anne, what an heartwarming response. Thank you.
Truly though, Anne, I deeply feel the need to spread some of the beauty we see. If you felt that you have given me a beautiful gift this morning.
Miriam
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Yes, you are spreading beauty in a marvelous way. Have a great day!
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Have a good day yourself, Anne and bless your kind heart. ❤️.
miriam
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So beautiful, Miriam. Thank you for this. ❤️
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Jill. Thank you for your wonderful response. 💕🦋.
miriam
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This is a beautiful tribute to the many joys of nature if we but stop and notice them. Kudos Miriam.
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You are so right, Brad. We need to stop and notice. Every day. That helps us
find peace within. Take in every detail into our hearts. Thank you for your lovely comment and Kudos to you too. 😊.
Miriam
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Thanks Miriam!
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What a great way to seize the day, Miriam.
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Thank you so much, Jaqui. Do you feel the same way in the morning?
It is quite healing and sets you up for the day. ☀️.
Miriam
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If only we could learn from Nature’s considerate lessons. Beautiful words, Miriam, and they tie into my recent blooms. Nature has a way of soothing and teaching. Enjoy your day.
~Lauren 🌸
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Ahh …, Lauren, I think we can learn. With perseverance and attention we
might feel in harmony with all that nature gives. I enjoyed your recent post,
You also love nature. 😊. Thank you for your comment and may your day have many smiles. 🌻.
Miriam
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🌷💕
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There is no other way to see the world and stay … jc……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Thank you, Jeff. I believe you also love walking out in nature and
greet its beauty. 🦋.
Miriam
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Beautiful… ❤
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Thank you, Bette. 💕.
miriam
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Very beautiful.
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Thank you so much 😊.
miriam
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🙂🌎
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A kiss from the Sun is a great way to start the day! Lovely words!
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Thank you, Grammy for your lovely comment. It is indeed a great feeling and I did the same this morning. 😊.
miriam
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Early morning and evening are always prime times to enjoy nature, Miriam. And you have caught the morning part beautifully. Swallows have a nest above our garden, and it is a joy to watcher dance on the winds in the morning, catching bugs on the fly to bring home for their hungry chicks. –Curt
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Curt, I am very glad that a nature lover like yourself can feel the joy
of the morning in my words. Thank you. I think I love all birds I have encountered but swallows are delightful and graceful. When they arrive, spring has arrived. 🦋.
Miriam
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True here as well, Miriam. A definite sign of spring. After nesting, they move on. –Curt
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I always appreciate the positivity in your poems, Miriam. They always raise my spirits.
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Roland, I treasure your words as nothing can be more satisfying than giving
joy to someone’s spirit. Thank you. Nature is a great healer and we all are part of nature.😊.
Miriam
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Miriam, I feel you’ve already learnt the song and are sharing it with us here! 😀 A precious start to your mornings, the blessings of nature in abundance all ready for you to receive their gifts.
I had to smile at your ”wobbly Pigeon” … not only wobbly on the ground as I had to duck a low-fling one today as it barely missed my head!
Wishing you a lovely weekend, my dear friend! xx ❤️
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Thank you for your wonderful and imaginative response, Annika.
Thank you for your trust in my song practice, don’t you think a daily – almost –
top up would be a treat. 😊.
So you also have “wobbly pigeon”, one of mine must have a damaged leg as he limps badly. I am glad you escaped the near miss by the low-flying duck.
I am also happy to be called your friend and feel equally so about you. May you and your family enjoy the week-end. ❤️🦋.
Miriam
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A delightful and joyous poem, Miriam. I do love your focus on nature in your poetry.
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Thank you, Robbie. I looked back over a couple of month and maybe nature
has become my refuge. I do love nature and see it as an important part of who we are.
Miriam
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Your poem encourages me to be more mindful when I go out my back door, to not just say, it’s a beautiful day and start pulling weeds or trimming bushes, but instead to take the time to immerse myself in nature’s gifts, appreciating each one.
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JoAnna, I am so glad to have been of encouragement for you. You already
notice how beautiful the day is, so before trimming bushes and pulling weed.
Greet them all, walk round. Touch some – even the weeds. 😊.
The work in your garden then also becomes mindful.
Miriam
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Will do! Thank you! 🙂
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That’s the magic of nature Miriam. It always rejuvenates our soul….only if we allow it to do so. Thanks for taking me along with you on magical morning 💕
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Ah, Radhika, it is wonderful to have you along and especially as you
also feel the closeness between our soul and nature. It is indeed magical
and sets you up for the day. 🤗.
Miriam
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Miriam, I can see you saying hello to each little plant. Makes me smile. And, yes, I get it. “Fill my soul.” I extra love the word and concept “Kinship.” Thank you for helping “fill my soul” this morning.💕
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Ahh .., Erica, I can see you behaving just as ‘silly’ , thank you for your uplifting comment. If we fill our soul with beauty there is less space for darkness. I also love the word Kin and Kinship. They feel close and warm.
miriam
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This reminds me of early morning hours in the spring, just as the sun is coming up, with the birds slowly filling the quiet air with song. Beautiful, Miriam!
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Julie, it is wonderful that you also experience the wonder of such mornings.
Thank you for your lovely comment.
Miriam
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