FOOTSTEPS
I close my eyes and see the ocean,
It lifts my spirit high;
Faithful and true, ever strong
it moves and stills, storms and comforts.
The ocean was there when Earth began
and never let her down.
Its rhythm and song was Always.
A lullaby and a symphony in one.
As I drift inland, forests appear
Trees of all kind, being their faithful selves.
Raising branches and leaves
to the life giving rain and sun.
Ocean and forest, life affirming forces.
Will mankind ever understand,
the strength and love needed
to give like them.
To create life here that is harmonious
A life that gives in joy, that does not destroy.
A life that wants harmony for all,
A life that leaves creative foot steps,
Footsteps that softly raise minds high.
© miriam ivarson
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Your poem, Miriam, once again links us all together as co-existing creations of Nature with its potent images of footsteps as footprints in time.
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Thank you so much, Roland, I appreciate your thoughtful and deep response. I noticed myself how often I connect us all. Our foot prints are important.
Miriam
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Your poem perfectly describes all that we ever need, Miriam. Such a pity that we have to tolerate all that we don’t!
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Thank you, Jenanita, for your beautiful comment. Let us not give up hope that one day humanity will understand their own need and happiness.
Miriam
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A beautiful poem Miriam. I agree with the warm words of this poem on the value of caring for nature. Nature and trees are so valuable to our own well being. Your poem is a living testimony to that care. Great writing. Blessings. 🌳
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Thank you, Suzette, for your warm and uplifting comment. I do feel very
strongly the connection between us humans and nature. Ocean and trees
being masterful parts. Blessings to you too. 😊.
Miriam
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Yes, Amen, our conversation is real, I believe and I totally agree. ❤
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These are beautiful poems, photos, and perspectives Miriam. Will we learn to live in harmony may be the biggest question for our species and survival.
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Brad, a warm thank you for your deep and warming words. I am so glad
you like both poem and pictures. After your comment on another post I decided not to be so lazy about searching among my own pictures. 😊.
I do agree, we could heal so much tragedy if we understood the importance of living in harmony.
Miriam
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I enjoy using my own photos too.
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Ah… the harmony your words have created Miriam! Life is so easy, if man could stand and understand. ‘Faithful and true’ are the keywords. Thanks for the nudge.
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Thank you, Balroop, for your beautiful comment. Yes, we can stand together
and create this. We just have to make it our true selves. To be faithful to who we really are and to all around us.
Miriam
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Lovely, a thoughtful reminder.
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Thank you, Bette, for your lovely comment. 🤗.
Miriam
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Beautiful
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Thank you, Heidi. Lovely to see your face here.
Miriam
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I get comfort from both sea and forest, thank you for taking me on this journey through both.
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Andrea, it is a great joy that we can share this journey. To draw comfort
from these strong forces is a blessing.
Miriam
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Miriam, my soul is soaring above the oceans and forests which you describe so vividly; their power of nature life-affirming. I love how you capture nature’s eternal force of harmony. As always your ‘switch’ is so subtle and nifty – I admire your poetic skill; may we indeed learn from nature’s footsteps as we step out in life, both physically and also spiritually! xx 😀❤️
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Annika, I do so love your beautiful and vivid comment. To have your spirit soar above, just like it did for me when I wrote.
You do give me high credits, thank you for the wonder of your words.
I really believe nature will guide us both physically and spiritually if we tune in
and let our steps walk in harmony. 💕🌈
Miriam
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😀❤️
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So lovely and profound. 💜
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Thank you, carol. I am so glad you found the poem so.
Miriam
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Lovely and profound harmony in your words and message, Miriam, and if only all humans would understand…🌼
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Lauren, your comment is so soft and beautiful and I am so glad you could feel the harmony. Thank you. Shall we hope that bit by bit mankind will understand. 🤗.
Miriam
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I forgot to add that I love your photo, too – amazing perspective! 🙂
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I understand you mean the soaring Birch Tree. It is one of my favourite
to stop and meditate in the morning …. and look up. 😊.
miriam
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Yes, your Birch Tree is fabulous and so is the shot you captured, and my husband and I feel the same awe and serenity when looking up at majestic Redwoods. 💕
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Ahh …, the majestic Redwood trees. How I would love to see them in real
time and touch them. Rest against one.
Miriam
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Great poem!!
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Thank you, Vaishnavi. 😊.
miriam
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Thank you for this profound vision. That mankind will come to understand. “To create life here that is harmonious/A life that gives in joy, that does not destroy./ A life that wants harmony for all…. ” I’m hoping with you, Miriam.
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JoAnna, a warm thanks for your beautiful comment. I am happy you share my vision, it is with me most days. How great it is to find you share it too.
miriam
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I will take your example and have this vision of harmony with me most days. 🙂
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Love this! Beautiful imagery! Thank you, Miriam!
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Thank you, Julie for your warm comment. 💕.
Miriam
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Reading this while travelling to our land bound cabin. The ocean seems so inaccessible except in the rhythm of my breath. Thank you B
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So poetic, B. I love it, ….except in rhythm of my breath..
Would have loved recuperating with you in that beautiful cabin and nature.
miriam
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