TSM 219 — apothecary (troiku form)

Fused sands of time form
bottles on a shelf; tai chi
apothecary.

Fused sands of time formed
emptiness of uselessness;
filled with starts and ends.

Bottles of tai chi
where potent dawns and dusks swirl
a cosmic perfume.

Apothecary:
remedies, distilled wisdom
of great mother’s all.

Troiku form.  Written in honor of Beverly Crawford, a wonderful poet who has returned to The Mysterious Mother.  I will miss you, Bev.

Carrie is the host of The Sunday Muse.

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  1. What a beautiful tribute, Lisa. 🌞

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thank you, Lisa. I just learned of Bev’s passing and it helps to know she’s still around, just in a different form than who she was.

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  2. Simply Beautiful Lisa! Wonderful tribute. ❤️

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thank you, Gypsie-Ami :)

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  3. This i9s a lovely tribute to Bev Lisa! 💖

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Cindy, thank you <3

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      1. you’re so welcome! 💖

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  4. coalblack's avatar coalblack says:

    Lovely stuff!

    –Shay

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thanks, Shay. I’m in troiku mode for POPO2022 and so it seemed only natural to carry on for the TSM.

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  5. wyndolynne's avatar wyndolynne says:

    This is wonderful–this makes me feel as if I’m the right congregation.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      That is very pleasing to hear, wyndolynne. Amen.

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  6. Carrie V. H.'s avatar Carrie V. H. says:

    “Filled with starts and ends” I absolutely love that. This is deep and lovely Lisa. Thank you so much for joining in this week at the Muse, and for remembering Bev.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Carrie, thank you. It was my pleasure (and sorrow.)

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  7. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:

    Excellent take Li

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thank you, Sadje.

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      1. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:

        You’re welcome

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  8. qbit's avatar qbit says:

    “tai chi / apothecary” That is a great image.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Q, thank you.

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  9. fused sands of time

    is downright ingenious. srsly.

    <3
    David

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      David, thanks :)

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  10. Badfinger (Max)'s avatar Badfinger (Max) says:

    Love what you wrote….and that pic is really cool.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thank you, Max. One thing I like about writing at The Sunday Muse is the always inspirational images.

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      1. Badfinger (Max)'s avatar Badfinger (Max) says:

        I just wish I had THAT bottle or whatever it was.

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  11. kaykuala's avatar kaykuala says:

    where potent dawns and dusks swirl
    a cosmic perfume.

    Bev now entombed in heaven’s name, Mother of eternal peace. Thanks Jade!

    Hank

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      <3 lovely comment, Hank. Thank you.

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  12. Jim's avatar Jim says:

    So very much of all returned to Mom Nature.
    Sands and soil treasure holds
    Recycled elements
    for us and our offspring
    What she left for us here
    Intangibles, verses,
    spent love, and memories
    We miss you Beverly
    but we’ll have those to keep
    ..

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      <3 what lovely verse in Bev's honor

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  13. I am trying to wrap my head around the news. I had known Bev only for a year, since I started visiting dVerse pub, but the loss seems so personal. Her verses and her comments always brought a smile and that is how I would like to remember her. What a lovely tribute, Li. May she continue to bring smiles wherever she is. ❤️🙏🏼

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Wonderful comment, Punam. Indeed.

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  14. Sad news. Thank you, Lisa, for a fitting tribute.

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  15. hdwoonie23's avatar Helen says:

    This is beautiful, Lisa. Bev would have loved it … as I do.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      {{{HUGS}}} I’m glad you think so, Helen.

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  16. What a lovely tribute Lisa.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thank you, Linda.

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      1. You’re welcome.

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  17. Dale's avatar Dale says:

    This is one to savour, Lisa. Beauifully done and a lovely tribute .

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Dale, thank you, my friend <3

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  18. Carol anne's avatar Carol anne says:

    A wonderful poem Li! So beautiful! <3

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Carol Anne, thank you <3

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  19. Susie Clevenger's avatar Susie Clevenger says:

    Such a beautiful piece for Beverly.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thank you, Susie <3

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