THE COIN
I saw a coin, inscribed FEAR
Lying there in the mud,
I picked it up and felled
tears of sadness for mankind.
Turning the coin around a wonder happened
my tears washed the mud away,
It now shone and said HOPE.
This is what I now wish for you and me
Hope in good for Earth and us.
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Thank you so much, Rivers. I am so glad you share this dream.
Miriam
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Peace.
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Amen to that hope Miriam. 💙 May the world see better days!
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A warm thank you, Radhika. The more that care, the greater the chance. 💕.
Miriam
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Lovely poem, wish, and image Miriam! 🧡
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Brad, thank you for your very appreciative comment. It warms my heart. 🦋.
Miriam
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You’re most welcome. I love the idea of our tears washing away the grime to make room for hope and other goodness.
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I like the imagery used for creating positivity for the world… much needed! Washing mud with tears may be symbolic but is so inspiring, Miriam. Lovely thoughts.
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Thank you, Balroop, for your positive comment. It gladdens me that you find the words inspiring. Imagery, I guess we use that in most poems. Sadly though, so many tears are felled and I am sure we both have done so. 💕.
Miriam
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Yes I completely agree with your lovely and profound poem, Miriam. Let us all Hope that the world we live in is full of happiness and loving kindness.
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Thank you, Kamal, for your beautiful comment. I so agree, we must never let Hope go, what world would that be like.
miriam
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You are welcome dear Miriam 👌👌👌😊😊😊
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Lovely poem and sentiment, Miriam. Have a wonderful week!
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Thank you Lauren, for your appreciation.
The week has started with sun from clear blue sky. Bodes well.🤗.
miriam
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A perfect way to demonstrate how our way of seeing the world can affect what the world becomes Miriam.
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Andrea, a warm thank you for this true comment. I feel it really is so. We are really each one responsible for what happens to our Earth. 🌻🌴🦋💕.
Miriam
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Miriam, a wonderful and touching image of the muddied coin with its inscription of fear washed by tears to hope! With so many tears this past year may hope indeed reign strong – as you write so beautifully for us and the sake of the planet. A poignant and evocative poem framed by two stunning images and one that will stay with me! xx
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Annika, thank you deeply for your beautiful comment. There is really two sides to each coin. Light and dark, fear and hope ……., may we polish and find the Hope – the light. May we find love and positivity.
I am so happy that you feel this poem will stay with you. ❤️🌴.
Miriam
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Hi Miriam,
Turning fear into hope is a great wish and message!
Thank you! Blessings to you! ♥♥
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A heartfelt thank you for your thoughtful comment. I am glad you could feel
that this was my aim. There is so much pain that we need to share hope
and trust. I wish blessings for you too. ❤️🎶.
Miriam
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Thanks, Miriam. I’ve never found your words not to be hopeful! Always appreciated. And always needed. –Curt
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Curt, your words fill me with gratitude, with joy that you felt so.
You are so right, Hope is needed to make life shine.
Miriam
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A wonderful poem and a great image
I loved your lines very much, dear Miriam
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Dear Luisa, thank you for your lovely and appreciative comment.
It is a pleasure to hear your words and feel the understanding.
Miriam
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You are welcome. Enjoy the remainder of your week,dearest Miriam🙏💜🙏
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Fear and hope.. how well penned as two sides of a coin! Lovely poem!
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I am glad you liked this poem, Vichaaar, thank you for your appreciative
comment.
Miriam
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Thank you for this beautiful poem of truth accompanied by rich images that go so well. Hope opens up many more possibilities for life on Earth at its best, life in peace, harmony, and healthy growth. I’m hoping with you, Miriam.
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Jo-Anna, thank you for your wonderful comment, so filled with light.
Be it that the hope would lead to harmony, peace and growth. The more who
join, the more chance Earth and us will have.
🤗.
Miriam
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Amen!
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