To-Do List For The Meek

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The Poets and Storytellers United prompt "To-Do List" has me pondering how world peace has topped aspirational lists even since biblical times. No deity will save us from ourselves but on a small scale, humanity has might on its side. Breathing in the sweet scents of spring at Elgin Heritage Park, I thought, if all who abhor senseless loss and weaponry prioritize nonviolence, the "meek" shall inherit the Earth. Voting and challenging leaders tops the lists of the gently persistent meek. To-do means doing, not a Resolution to forget each New Year. It is pursuing the possible in the impossible.
     
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HOLD ONTO THE LIGHT

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  1. Yogi♪♪♪May 11, 2023 at 10:34 AM

    I love your beautiful photographs!! And the editing is superb.
    I agree, we nee d to vote the rascals out of office. Get some problem solvers in there.

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  2. Spare Parts and PicsMay 11, 2023 at 12:34 PM

    Yes, well said. And your photos outstanding. Each like a painting!

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  3. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 11, 2023 at 1:08 PM

    Beautiful and peaceful photos and powerful poem! Every day I pray for peace and goodwill in the world so my grandchildren will inherit a better place.

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  4. colleenMay 12, 2023 at 8:00 AM

    Well said. It's that simple. Always love the photos!

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  5. Rose PMay 12, 2023 at 9:40 AM

    A beautiful reminder that quiet resolve and kindly intention are powerful pathways to peaceful coexistence.

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  6. Magaly GuerreroMay 12, 2023 at 1:38 PM

    I agree with the message. When it comes to salvation, physical and spiritual, we must do the work. It is nice to think about a superior being watching over us and making it all better, but... that often times nice isn't very practical. May we work for peace.

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  7. Rosemary Nissen-WadeMay 12, 2023 at 2:38 PM

    Indeed, if anyone is going to inherit this beautiful earth, it will have to be the meek, who might take care of it and each other.

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  8. HelenMay 12, 2023 at 3:25 PM

    You pair words with photography beautifully! I love the message ....

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  9. RajaniMay 12, 2023 at 6:40 PM

    Love the pictures and especially this "To-do means doing, not a Resolution to forget each New Year."... so true!

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  10. JimMay 12, 2023 at 6:43 PM

    Yes to all, Penelope. My favorite is doing the possible parts of the impossible for a Resolution. I don't do them, a few mind exercising reviews of the past is enough for me. Love your pictures too. Elgin Park is something else, really nice. Did you have an Elgin Watch factory up there? I worked there in our factory for three years as a college dropout until I got drafted.
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    1. Penelope NotesMay 12, 2023 at 7:03 PM

      No Elgin Watch factory, Jim, but a lot of watching of wildlife in my neck of the woods. :)

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  11. stardustMay 12, 2023 at 9:50 PM

    Wonderful series of photos of such a beautiful park, Maria. Yes, it’s WE who compose our destinies, being watched over by God or Nature.

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  12. MargaretMay 12, 2023 at 10:02 PM

    Gorgeous images and words!j. "...your mighty is mislaid" - now there is a wake up call!

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  13. AnonymousMay 13, 2023 at 3:15 AM

    Love the photos....the meek shall inherit the earth....a good prophecy !

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  14. carol l mckennaMay 13, 2023 at 7:13 AM

    Stunning nature photography ~ and lets hope 'the meek shall inherit' ~

    Happy Mother's Day to you,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  15. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 13, 2023 at 12:21 PM

    What beautiful photos! I love that dark squirrel! Happy Mother's day my friend!

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  16. vanderloostMay 14, 2023 at 5:27 AM

    Beautiful pics. And one day the meek and subaltern shall speak.

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  17. Brother OllieMay 14, 2023 at 6:00 AM

    Peace on earth indeed! Beautiful poem and pics!

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  18. BreathtakingMay 14, 2023 at 7:33 AM

    Hello :=)
    Beautiful series of nature photos, I enjoyed seeing them all. Thank you for sharing-

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