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Nov 21, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

The real fact of life is we might as well love. The repetition of this moved me. I think it’s because it’s as obvious as the nose on our face , but isn’t it strange we don’t see it?

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Nov 21, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

Thank you for the reminder.

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Poets like Padraig help us SEE.

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Nov 21, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

You might as well love. This brought me to tears. So poignant and true. Thank you.

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So simple, if we'll let it be. Though not always easy.

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Nov 21, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

Moved me to tears….sharing this ❤️

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There you go, scattering seeds again! You are the Seed Woman.

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Nov 21, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

Padraig is one of my favorite poets and this is one of the reasons. Exactly what I need to embody today. I will spend this day "might as well loving!"

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I'm with you, Valerie!

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Wow, this is another keeper! Thanks Phyllis.

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Joy to you, Myrtle!

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Nov 21, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

Thanks, Phyllis! A brilliant poem and one to share. Most grateful to you!

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And I am grateful for you, Jan!

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Nov 22, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

My god--thank you for sharing this at just this time.

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ANd you are struck! You were ready!

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