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Christine Davies's avatar

Beautiful poem. I feel a bit like a phoenix reborn. I started my trip with so much anxiety and then something changed and I started anew.

I've had so much support, encouragement and advice that has helped me through my most anxious and it helped me so much. Thank you Cathey. 💖

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Cathey Cone's avatar

This comment from you makes my heart so happy! I love seeing you spread your wings and be able to take in all the wonder and joy on your trip. Soak it all in!

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Christine Davies's avatar

Thank you Cathey. Hasn't been easy at times, but I'm doing it. 💖🙏

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Irene Kigais's avatar

Cathey great piece of writing. It has really resonated with me deeply as we all go through different . storms in our lives, mine was that of grief. It hasn’t been easy for me the past year since the passing of my parents. There are days that I can’t keep going, I may be smiling and trying to keep it all together but my eyes always say a different story!! I’m lucky to have people in my life who are there for me to support and encourage me to keep going. Keeping busy also helps !! Thank you 🙏💜

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Thank you for sharing, Irene. I feel it always helps ourselves and other people when we get honest about what we're going through even though it makes us feel vulnerable and weak (at least it does me). Our eyes do give us away! I hope it's getting a bit easier for you. I lost both my parents within 6 months of each other and it's very tough. Hugs!

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Ness's avatar

I have no words to express or sharing how I feel about this! It is just simply and beautifully written Cathey!! After every storms good weathers come out!! Whisper goodbye to yesterday!! Embrace the present day! Enjoy life as best as you can! Hold on! I love this

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Thank you, thank you for expressing the message I wanted to convey with this poem! I truly appreciate your thoughts on this piece of writing! 💕🙏

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Ness's avatar

Anytime!!!! My pleasure 😇

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Linda Lubitz's avatar

Cathey, that’s beautiful! As I was reading it, the words described feelings I had when lost my husband especially line “ wistful smile is a mere disguise” and “ your heart got tossed.” It touched my heart at same time gave me a sense of calm with tomorrow dawn….

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Cathey Cone's avatar

When I heard from a friend and he was struggling to smile but his eyes told the true story, I related to those feelings, too, and that's where this poem came from. If we've lived at all, we've been there! ❤️

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Linda Lubitz's avatar

The eyes do tell the full story. Sending prayers for your friend, may he find strength and peace.

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Teresa Montgomery's avatar

This describes how I have been feeling for quite a while but unable to put words to it. Thank you for writing and sharing this.

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Cathey Cone's avatar

I hope you soon get to tomorrow's dawn. 💕💕💕

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Teresa Montgomery's avatar

Working on it every day.

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Lynn Headford's avatar

Cathey,I absolutely loved that.X

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Thank you, Lynn!

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Elizabeth de Pancorvo's avatar

Another beautiful poem Cathey! Some days are so stressful that it's good to remember tomorrow will be better. Thanks ❤

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Yes! Not always easy when you're in it, but every day is new opportunity! 💕🙏

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Adrienne's avatar

Love this. The storm is so real at times, but so is the hope that you beautifully expressed here. Thanks!

Yes,,, take a deep breath, I did comment. 😂

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Ha - thanks for commenting. Glad you related. We've all been in those storms, haven't we? But there's always a tomorrow.....

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Karen Knox's avatar

This is a beautifully written expression of encouragement of hope and love . We all need encouragement from time to time to meet each new day. You have done that in this poem! Thank you!

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Cindy Pyle's avatar

Cathey was a beautiful poem. Such encouragement in a gentle way for a friend struggling. We all have experienced these storms, but yes there is a new day. Thank you so much for sharing your gift. You always touch my heart when I need it most 🙏🏻😊🧡🤗

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Cindy, your encouraging words bless my heart. It's always so humbling yet amazing when someone tells you that something you've written resonates with them. Thank you!! And it was so lovely to meet you!

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Marsha Cullen's avatar

This is awesome! Very nice work.

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Thank you, Marsha!

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Mary L Bachman's avatar

Your poem is lovely. It says everything. You are doing great on your photography!

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Thanks so much, Mary! 💕

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Barb Clay's avatar

Cathey, such a beautiful poem, I have read it over and over and feel the words speaking to me, I certainly think , with your permission this is one poem I would like to keep in my collection.

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Barb, it means a lot to me that you connect with this piece of writing and I'd be honored for you to add it to your collection. Thank you for your kind words - they are encouraging to me.

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Barb Clay's avatar

Thank you Cathey for your kind permission, it really is a great peice of writing.

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Rita Waters's avatar

Amazing poem Cathey, thankfully I have not had many situations that the poem describes but you so beautifully took on your friends despair from your own heart. The photos are perfect and your prose perfectly captured the storm then the dawn. Thank you Cathey, hope you and your friend are doing well.🙏🏻❤️

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Wow - thank you, Rita, for your kind words of encouragement. Storm isn't over yet for my friend, but I just keep saying, "one day at a time". ❤️🙏

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Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Cathey, I don't usually take the time to read poems, but the pictures took me to the poem and the poem touched my soul. Beautifully written. I printed it for safe keeping it.

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Cathey Cone's avatar

I'm glad you felt it worthy of keeping, Janice!

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Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Cathey, I am not necessarily a poetry reader but the pictures and that poem touched my soul. I have printed it to put on my wall. Thank you.

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Thanks for dropping by my page, Janice. 🙏

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