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Look Waddles, it’s sunny over there
Bright and warm with a breeze in the air
The water’s blue and horizon’s clear
Totally different from over here
Yet the snow is crisp and dazzling white
The stars are shooting and shining bright
The cottage is warm with a welcoming glow
Home’s where the heart is, don’t you know?
Sandcastles and snowballs
Darkness and light
Long hot days
And cold dark nights
Balanced and even
Come what may
All have a bright side
To enjoy, I say!
Posted in response to Hélène’s latest challenge and delightful image. The link the Hélène’s site is just above!
Definitely a brighter outlook, there!
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Inn deed, Col.
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Very well said.
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Thanks, Beverly.
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Excellent
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Thanks, Cheryl.
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It is a beautifully written poem, Tom. It gives me a positive outlook that in the end it all balances out. Thank you for joining in the challenge.
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My pleasure once again, Hélène. Struggling a bit but trying to get back into things!
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Enjoy the love February brings. 🙂
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Thank you… although I’m more looking forward to the Spring! 🌞
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Me too, Spring is still far away over here.
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It’s like that here too… then suddenly it surprises us with over the top temperatures!
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Enjoy it when it does. We still have two months before spring arrives here.
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It’s probably the same here, but I always class it as Spring when it’s light at 4pm! Like now! Hehehe! 😀
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The days are getting longer here too, that is a plus.
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It’s all in how you view life…We are in control but don’t seem to realize it…Looking for the bright side becomes the way you view life after a while if you keep reminding yourself to do it. Change your thoughts change your life 🙂 Great picture you chose TL…Great words as well…VK
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Thanks, VK… although the picture was Hélène’s choice! 🙂 And yes, we are in control.
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Very lyrical, love it!
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Thank you, Bernie 🙂
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Love that image Tom😀 Great to see a positive outlook and the recognition that there is a bright side even when initially the grass looks much greener on the other side of the fence. Always good to appreciate what we have where we are but often so easily unnoticed!🙂
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It’s easily overlooked, Icewolf. But doable! 🙂 Hélène chose a good image once again, didn’t she?
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An excellent one!😃
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The balanced life, yearning.
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There’s always that balance, PV.
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Yes.
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Love this, Tom! Excellent take on the prompt.
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Thanks, Eugenia. The image spoke for itself! 🙂
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😉
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Wonderful! I love the poem, and the illustration! 🙂
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Thanks Diane🙂
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really enjoyed that Tom, i will check out more of your site shortly..
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Thanks, Steve, pleased you like it!
Call by whenever… as and when is always fine with me! 😀
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Thank you Tom, I sure will..
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