I am a ray of sunlight slowly drifting away without you
As long as I have my dreams
as long as I have my thoughts
as long as I remember
I will love you
As long as my eyes can see
and my ears can hear
and my lips can speak
I will love you
As long as my heart feels
my soul stirs within me
my imagination will hold you
I will love you
As long as time exists
as long as love is true
as long as there is you
as long as I breath
of love and affection
I will love you
because
you love me too
No man is an Island – Thomas Merton
Our mental health emotional health, as well as our personal well being, are tied up in the quality of our personal relationships. The more closely we are connected to the people we love and adore the happier we feel and the more personal satisfaction and contentment we have in our lives. Most people say that the connection and shared enjoyment with their loved ones are their most important life experiences.
It is from the web of our relationships and connections with other people that we draw our strength. Such communities can lift us when we are down and give us the capacity to deal with whatever challenges come our way.
Sadly, with the current health crisis, we are facing, these special and important relationships we have are being put at test. The situation has separated us from our loved one and even our friends. And whether we like it or not the simple handshake and a kiss on the cheeks will no longer be observed for as long as we don’t know yet.
This is our new normal now. Away from home; separated from our loved ones; no gestures of love and no endearing moments.
Linking to kate’s Friday fun https://aroused.blog/2020/03/28/friday-fun-new-normality/
Sending more love and prayers to everyone💗💗💗
This is so true and it is just heartbreaking. We must all try to stay in contact here on WirdPress at least. Thankyou mich. a good post
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Thank you too Lorraine…keep safe in there😊😊😊
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This is wonderful 🙂
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Thank you…keep safe
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The reality I and I’m sure many, are reluctant to admit! Profound piece Mich x
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Thanks Marie…we just have to accept the situation and work on it to our advantage ..
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So true Mich. X
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Lovely…from the heart post, Mich! 🤗❤️
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Thank you Punam🤗🤗🤗
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My pleasure, dearest. 🤗🤗❤️
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Oh Mich… I really felt the love…
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Thanks Ivor. 😊😊
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❤️🙄
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So true and quite heartbreaking but we have to remember that this time will pass. Thank God for our WP connections. Stay well Mich 🙏
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Thank you Mirriam and keep safe in there..🤗
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It is a most difficult time for many dear Mich… But as with those loved ones whom have passed and no longer with us, Our hearts our memories keep us close…
At least in today’s world of technology we can connect through vast distances in an instant…. It doesn’t compensate I know for our close relationships of our loved ones…
Your words brought to the fore that our hearts and minds are powerful in the love we hold and the love we send…
And I felt that love you shared in your beautiful poem…
Much love dear Mich… Take care of yourself…. and stay safe… ❤
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Thank you so much Sue for that beautiful thought..keep safe too and stay healthy as well..❤❤❤
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We will, YOU too my lovely friend ❤
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Nice piece of poetry, Mich and I would say it is absolutely good to be connected on WordPress and we all can share our love, happiness and kindness with each other. Let us all pray for our World to be well again.
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That’s right kamal WP can do great things to many of us…keep safe..
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Yes Mich and you too stay safe dear.
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a powerful and profound message thanks Mich … loved ones and family know that our thoughts and prayers are with them but this can never replace time together face to face! The hugs, touching laughing spontaneously … but it will happen again but maybe not as quickly as many hoped for.
We all need to love and care for each other as the situation escalates … we need to listen and communicate ❤
Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you kate..the situation is indees escalating and its honestly making me worried. But we keep on hoping and praying that one day this too will end..
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I’m pretty sure it will get worse until people heed the precautions … most here are treating it like a holiday but that’s just part of their denial
Once people accept self-isolation no matter how tough that is then things will improve … take care precious, so glad you two are together!
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Its the same back home.kate..people are in denial and even creating more chaos..
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and this is how it spreads …. pray we all wisen up soon Mich 🙂
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Thank goodness for memories and dreams–and virtual connections!
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Thats right..this the time when we have to thank technology..
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This is perfect.
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Thank you Sadje😊
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You’re welcome 😉
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Hope your having a good weekend.
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I am..thank you😊
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Your welcome
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a lullaby to me, a sweet song I’d sing to my loved ones. this is so gorgeous Mich, your lines hum and sway and coax love out of the most hardened heart. we are in such trying times, so hard to explain and comprehend, but love will triumph, it always does. keep hope, stay healthy and you’ll see those loved ones soon. meanwhile please continue to bless us with your beautiful poetry
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Thank you so much Gina..this is the least i can do to lessen all our worries and anxiety…been a difficult time but we will heal as one …thank you and keep safe in there and stay healthy.🤗🤗🤗
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we need something to lift our mood and the variety of posts is good, some information, some positive words and most of all poetry and story!
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🤗🤗🤗…sending you lots of love and good vibes
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Wow! So awesome!! Loved, loved this!! Very romantic and moving!!
Bellissimo!!
xoxo
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Thank you Chuck..
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Please come enjoy this great love poem!!
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Thank you Chuck
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WordPress offers us the opportunity to stay connected. Imagine how much harder this would be without the internet.
Be safe.
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I agree Drew..it would be insane without the internet.
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Imagine how it was in 1918 when the Spanish Influenza killed more than 25 million.
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Indeed…Drew keep safe in there and keep connected😊
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So beautiful and caring, Mich. Stay well and keep inspiring. ❤
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Thank you Di…you too take care
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