For Walter and all of you who care for others.
Walter is saying goodbye to us at dVerse Poets to take care of his wife of 32 years and put his poetry on the back-burner for a little while. Like so many of us who care for loved ones, whether four-legged or on two legs, there is so much I learned along the way from those who went there before me.
When you roll up your sleeves to look after others it is important you also take time to roll them back down and look after you. The more you look after yourself the better you are able to care for those you love.
Your muse
becomes the carer’s carer
illuminating
the changing colours
of the dragonfly.© Xenia Tran
Thank you for hosting at the bar Walter and we wish you all the best. You and your wife are in our prayers.
With love from us all,
Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, unedited.
Camera: Lumix Panasonic FZ38, settings: Indoor Portrait and Outdoor Portrait.
dVerse Poetic Tuesday – Sweet Sorrow
Carpe Diem Tanka Splendor #8 Dragonfly
All best wishes to Walter and his wife 💕 Lovely verse and photographs, Xenia. It’s very true, you must look after yourself as well ❤ Much love xxx
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Thank you so much for your kind words and wishes Cathy. Much love to you and Finn xxx
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That is a lesson I learned as well.
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Poetry and writing have always been a great friend in those days, even if it is half an hour a day :o)
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Thoughts and caring for caregivers everywhere.
Our mortal angels.
Love,
Paz
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Thank you Paz, there are so many angels out there. Love and blessings from all of us here xxx
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This is true indeed, Xenia.
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Thank you Kim xxx
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Lovely words and best wishes to Walter : ) xxx
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Thank you Samantha, I will pass it on :o) Much love to you all xxx
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And you too : ) xxx
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Thank you Samantha :o) xxx
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Gorgeous metaphor here.
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Thank you so much De xxx
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Deep and contemplative without the clutter of excess words.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, have a blessed rest of the day :o)
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wiTh never sorry
or Good bye for iT is Free..:)
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Thank you so much!☺💖
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Welcome.. Friend..:)
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I love the way you use the dragonfly here.
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Thank you Björn, I love the dragonfly as a symbol for change :o)
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Simple, poignant and profound.
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Thank you Paul ☺
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Love this and it is so true a carer has to take care of themselves otherwise it falls apart
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Thank you for your kind words Bella ☺ Have a blessed rest of the day 💖
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Important life lessons beautifully expressed Xenia xo
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Thank you for your kind words Miriam :o) xxx
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