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Thoughts

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I deadhead the daffodils, once beautiful, now fading,

so I can see the purple flowers on the copper ajuga.

I think that sometimes to see beauty,

we have to shed what once was,

what we held on to for so long….

memories, expectations, dreams.

Only then can we see the tender shoots

of new growth, of new beginnings.

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Author: BHW

I am an octogenarian, mother, grandmother, wife, sister, friend, voracious reader, and amateur poet. I am dedicated to keeping both my mind and body active through yoga and tai chi, walks with my dog, rich discussion with my book club and 80+ groups, and numerous other activities. I have a deep curiosity about the world and its inhabitants.

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  1. Kathleen McSweeney's avatar
    Kathleen McSweeney
    April 13, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    Lovely and so meaningful

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    egrahamws
    April 14, 2018 at 6:48 am

    Love!

    Sent from my iPhone

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