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Haiku There

For Jean Owens, a woman with a powerful spirit, who passed today, one of the four people who understood me.  I am very blessed, but in grief today.  My poet friends, I embrace you! 

haiku   There!
a single young dandelion weed grows
piercing through mid-street 
my hope
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(c) sally young eslinger 1/30/21
I Shout to the Lord!

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Caren Krutsinger

February 8, 2021 at 9:43 PM

So sorry to hear about this because it is sad for those of us left behind when our angels start to return home. You have my thoughts and prayers.

Akkina Downing

February 2, 2021 at 6:50 AM

So sorry for your loss. Beautiful tribute to your friend. May she Rest In Peace.

Sally Eslinger

February 2, 2021 at 11:33 PM

Hi. Thanks for stopping to read & comment. I’ll have to stop by yr pg. jean was so dear to so many.

Andrea Dietrich

February 1, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Love this tribute. So sorry for your loss, Sally.

Sally Eslinger

February 2, 2021 at 11:38 PM

Andrea, I don’t want to accept this loss. Soon I hope i’ll feel her reaching down, maybe handing me part of a poem. Then it will be better. Honestly Andrea, thank you. Now get writing

Richard Lamoureux

February 1, 2021 at 7:05 AM

It is amazing how they make their way through concrete. Your hopeful moment brought a smile. So sorry for your loss, it is hard to lose someone who gets us. Myself I believe in being reunited in the next world. It offers a measure of comfort.

Sally Eslinger

February 2, 2021 at 11:48 PM

I believe that, too. After a time I feel even able to feel my passed friends, family, pets. & others send touches down & inspirations, too. Presently have taken to calling them, “my booster club.”your sympathy +appreciated.

Sally Eslinger

February 2, 2021 at 11:45 PM

JC Brul

February 1, 2021 at 6:36 AM

So sad for your loss Sally..Your Haiku moves me..

Sally Eslinger

February 2, 2021 at 11:57 PM

JCB, thank you for your reading, comment and sympathy. I wanted to infer the dandelion pushed up where no crack could be seen. A hard loss. A hard push through. Poet friends DO help

Eve Roper

January 31, 2021 at 10:26 PM

Sorry for your loss, Sally. Great imagery in Haiku, enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve

Harry Horsman

January 31, 2021 at 8:36 PM

One of my favourite flowers Sally. To dedicate this to a friend of yours, i believe a wonderful and dedicated friend she must have been..

Sally Eslinger

February 3, 2021 at 12:04 AM

She was the only one in our group who didn’t think I was nuts when I said I’d had a vision of Jesus walking me out of my 2018 coma. She gave many hope as the dandelion does. Blessings to you. Thanks for your words, Harry

Sara Kendrick

January 31, 2021 at 1:22 PM

It is amazing how they can come up through cracks in asphalt. Sara

Sally Eslinger

February 3, 2021 at 12:08 AM

Yes, Sara. For a short time here in KY in spring they fill full fields. Thanks for commenting

Tom Cunningham

January 31, 2021 at 9:51 AM

Im so sorry to hear of your friends passing Sally but I know she's now in a better place. Tom

Mystic Rose Rose

January 31, 2021 at 4:51 AM

Dear Sally, dandelions are sturdy and resilient. They grow wild and free, all because of one single seed. I am glad you found someone who deeply touched your soul. I feel if we are lucky by the end of our lives, we have had a few. I am sure she will be watching you closer from heaven, then she ever did before. Prayers of hope and healing sent on the wings of your angel guide, be gentle with yourself. Time does heal xo

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