Thanks to my daughter Pat for this beautiful photo~~~
~My dearest~
I am but a shadow in the dark
Slowly coming out
Gently whispering
Unto your tormented soul…
“Its gonna be alright”
~Dad~
~Dad~
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Philippine-born Michelle Navajas, currently residing in Malaysia. Michelle authored the book “After – Rain Skies: A Million Stars” for PWW during their Million Stars campaign. Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines, Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer. Michelle passionately blogs at www.michnavs.wordpress.com, where you can find her prose and poetry on love, life, motherhood, and her advocacy on abuse and violence. A published author on Spillwords NYC https://spillwords.com/what-if-snowflakes-dont-fall-in-winter/ Her poem “Again” is published on three platforms, on MEDIUM -an International Writers and Readers Space, AFRICA WRITERS CARAVAN, and at WOMAWORDS LITERARY PRESS. kindly go check the following links –https://womawordsliterarypress.home.blog/2020/06/29/imagining-life-after-the-ravaging-virulent-covid-19-pandemic-a-special-journal/ –https://personalitiesofinspiration.wordpress.com/2020/06/29/imagining-life-after-covid-19-a-womawords-june-edition/ View more posts
So lovely! 🙂
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Thank you…
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You’re welcome! 😀
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I adored this line, The word Shadow, always has so many connotations,
“I am but a shadow in the dark”
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Thanks Ivor..
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I also loved this beautiful line, Ivor!
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I am so happy that this simple poem has touched both of you..
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Very reassuring, and that is a great photo .. great if your blog becomes a family affair 🙂
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Yes kate my girls are sharing thier insights and photos as well…they seem to enjoy taking photos
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so do I so I get that totally .. how are you Mich?
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I’m well Kate thank you…😊😊😊
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Beautiful just beautiful. And empowering as well.🌺💖
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Thanks Sammy..
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Beautiful pic and poem…
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Thank you…😊😊
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🤗👍
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The picture is beautiful and only equaled by the lovely evocation of the sentiment in this exquisite poem.
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Thank you Osyth…i will feature more photos by my kids here
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Gorgeous photo and tender words… I also love the line, “I am but a shadow in the dark”…
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Thank you Kim..this is really dear to me
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Your loving words make sure he is not forgotten…
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No matter how dark those shadows, I know the light always filters through.. beautiful share Mich.. sending you love xx
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Thank you Sue .
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nice photo and poem😍😍😍😍
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Thank you..
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So short but heartfelt. Love this! 🙂
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Thanks Mitch..
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Simply beautiful and I love the photo, too.
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Thank you Diana..
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Most welcome, Mich!
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Dad’s are always Shadow in the dark, unless otherwise…..
We keep assuring always that the shadow is with us.
That’s such a fantastic relationship.
Shiva
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And everything WILL be Alright dear Mich.. Sending Love and Blessings ❤
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Indeed Sue…thank you
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Wonderful post, My Friend!! Well done!!!
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Thank you
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
YET HE IS ALWAYS THERE WHEN NEEDED!
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Thanks so much
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Ahh, absolutely warmed my heart. And your daughter took a beautiful photo!
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Thanks so much Jade..happy really to see you here again
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Heart wrenching poem, Mich. You must sense your dad’s spirit… that’s beautiful.
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I can feel his presence ..
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Your daughter’s photo is lovely, as well.
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Oh thank you Rose..
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Lovely post
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Thank you.
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