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You live like this, sheltered, in a delicate world, and you believe you are living. Then you read a book.. .or you take a trip... and you discovere that you are not living, that you are hibernating. The symptoms of hibernating are easily detectable: first, restlessness. The second symptom (when hibernating becomes dangerous and might degenerate into death): absence of pleasure. That is all. It appears like an innocuous illness, Monotony, boredom, death. Millions live like this (or die like this) without knowing it. They work in offices. They drive a car. They picnic with their families. They raise children. And then some shock treatment takes place, a person, a book, a song, and it awakens them and saves them from death. Some never waken. Anais Nin, Diary 1, page 7 He startled me awake with his gentle touch Whispers of kindness thrived on his hands Coloring me in hues of inspiration and passion Embracing me with music that trembles with Elation, joy, insight and gentle hopes that dream Of the night when we will turn toward each other With assurance that our hearts are united in hope For the miracle of a love that knows only wonder Inspiration that thrives on the senses that we Shall be one thought remembering only love Alive with a thirst that is only quenched by the Liquid caress of a mutual affection and desire That ignites flames of creativity and insight Wisdom that comes from knowing God’s plan Has been completed with the union of our souls. For Morris, the love of my life, who saved me from death!

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Date: 9/25/2020 2:34:00 PM
Oh my goodness. This is truth. It is beautiful and truly powerful.
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Date: 9/25/2020 12:58:00 PM
Wonderful words of thanks ..graceful sentiments you expressed, Gina.
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Date: 9/25/2020 12:27:00 PM
Beautiful and uplifting, Regina. I love the poem and the notes that preceded it. ~ Regards & Blessings // paul
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Date: 9/25/2020 11:01:00 AM
Regina..such powerful writing! I can relate well to this. Those who save us from death are the best gifts God ever gave us. I have several on that list.))) Magnificent souls that scoop your soul and inspire you to live. Pangie xx
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Date: 9/25/2020 7:41:00 AM
- Dreamy thoughts about hope and love ... beautifully written, Regina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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