I step gingerly into 2017—emerging from the remains of a brief flu and a tentative reorientation of my priorities. In the chaos of inner shifts and a deepening realization of the immediate rehab needs of one of our puppies (after kneecap realignment surgery)–and acceptance of the time involved—I have been contemplating changes in my posting habits. I may post less frequently. I also may decrease my reliance on prompts…though they will definitely continue to be in the mix as I highly value the community and learning aspects of prompt challenges.
I put some words down recently in an attempt to extricate myself from Tomorrow, a song lodged in my mind after watching the 1982 version of the musical, Annie. In this movie clip Annie sings for Eleanor Roosevelt and President Franklin Roosevelt.
Live,
believe in a brighter tomorrow,
Live,
as if there is no tomorrow,
Live,
strive for a better tomorrow.
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Spoonfuls of easy wisdom
downed with milk and sugar,
(helps the medicine go down,
in the most delightful way).
.
Whole grain toast
with a strong cup of coffee,
slowly savored as truth,
encounters emptiness.
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Soupes du jour:
Clear consommé,
Rich jambalaya, and
Slow-cooked broth (in season).
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Live!
As if there is no tomorrow.
Live!
Believe in a brighter tomorrow.
Live!
Strive for a better tomorrow.
©2017 Ontheland
Ontheland 
A lovely poem. It always amazes me how life sends us messages in the oddest ways. Your post reminds me of a saying from the movie “Out of Africa”, “God is happy, he play’s with us”. :o)
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Yes messages filter through in surprising ways :))
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A delightful poem. I agree with the above comment that we receive messages in odd ways–or perhaps better, we open ourselves to receiving them. I love musicals, though I’m not a fan of “Annie.” 🙂
Hope you and your puppy are both feeling better.
Happy New Year, Janice! Wishing you all the best in 2017!
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Thank you. Yes messages are a recent theme…this time a solid shove which is not a new one for me. About Annie… I saw it for the first time recently… I like the music but the thinking is problematic and so lay the dilemma: a catchy tune lodged in my head with a sentiment of some value but not a solution for the troubles of today or the Great Depression. Hope your new year is unfolding well.
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Wonderful!
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Fascinating Janice
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:))
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Happy New Year to you Janice. Let’s hope it is brighter, less fraught and altogether more positive. 🙂
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Yes :)) we have to keep seeing the possibilities.
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Definitely! 🙂
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