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Merging chakras
stretching spine
draw the qi down
from mother sky
pull qi up from
earth father’s core
heart-mind clear slate
all sea, no shore
astronaut, i’m
one with all, OM
Energy emanates from this photo that I tried to siphon from and into words.
Carrie is this week’s host of The Sunday Muse.
I can feel the stretch, the release, and the peace your poem brings. Truly lovely Lisa!
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Thank you, Carrie 🙂
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OM ….. I relaxed just reading your poem!
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So happy to hear it, Beverly 🙂
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I can feel the energy from your poem.
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🙂 ❤
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I think you’ve caught the feeling very well. I especially like “all sea, no shore”. (K)
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Thank you!
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So relaxing and evocative of the very early morning hours. Beautiful.
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Thank you, Sumana. Imagining the person at dawn and it’s a very pleasant image.
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A beautiful way of showing the strength of qi that emanates from both their
domain top and bottom. Love the new words, Jade!
Hank
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Thank you and happy to oblige, Hank.
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Awesome poem, perfectly guiding the interpretation of the image!
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Irene, thank you! The image spoke very clearly.
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I like the rhythm and rhyme you created that fits the practice!
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Many thanks, Laura.
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the subject is flexible and the feather intrigue. .. your poem says so much, perfect!
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Thank you, Kate 🙂
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my pleasure 🙂
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You capture the rhythm of yoga perfectly!
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Thank you, Zander!
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lovely mix of image and words; it feels as if one is overhearing her
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Thank you 🙂
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Huge, relaxing sighs from my corner of the Universe …. incredibly lovely, Ms. Lisa.
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Why thank you, Helen, and glad it was relaxing for you.
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All sea, no shore. Nothing to do but float like an astronaut. This feels very peaceful.
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Thanks much, Lori, glad you enjoyed it.
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Stretching and emerging chakras help create balance. I felt a sense of calm. Now, I want to do some stretching.
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🙂
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Beautiful lines, very calming.
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Thank you, Sherry.
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I love your interpretation here Lisa. Beautiful.
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Thank you, Linda!
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Oh I feel the stretch in body and spirit. Love your poem!
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Thanks, Susie! Glad you enjoyed it.
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Such a beautiful representation of yoga x
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Thank you very much 🙂
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