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Sadness came to tea last night
as she’s often done before
but I didn’t let her in this time
I stopped her at the door

“I’m off to meet with friends”, I said
“your timing isn’t right
I can’t allow your atmosphere
it’s not the place tonight”

but sadness wouldn’t take the hint
her manners lack finesse
her pace was slow and heavy
yet she kept up nonetheless

and even when I took my place
amongst my laughing friends
she squeezed herself right in-between
her boldness never ends

and I was sure my friends would see
this spectre at the feast
and somehow think me lesser
for inviting such a beast

but no, their warmth was undeterred
as if nothing was new
I think perhaps they know by now
I sometimes come as two

and even sadness seemed to glow
a lighter shade of grey
to know that she’s accepted
seemed to lighten up her day

so let your sad accompany you
don’t think her hard to bear
no need to face her all alone
just pull an extra chair.

Donna Ashworth
‘Sadness comes’

This poem is for , I hope it will help each of us understand one another’s emotions and complicated hearts better.

This will be in my new collection but if you like this you will enjoy my Sunday times bestseller Wild hope, which is currently available at half-price.
Link is in comments.

The art is by Galya Popova

Much love to all, let us strive to be kinder to ourselves and others.

Understand your gift
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Truth 💕

Shine on 💕

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Feeling this 💯

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“Though no one notices at the time, in-loveness obliterates the humanity of the beloved. One does a curious kind of insult to another by falling in love with him, for we are really looking at our own projection of God, not at the other person. If two people are in love, they tread on star dust for a time and live happily ever after—that is so long as this experience of divinity has obliterated time for them. Only when they come down to earth do they have to look at each other realistically and only then does the possibility of mature love exist. If one person is in love and the other not, the cooler one is likely to say, "We would have something better between us if you would look at me rather than at your image of me.”

Robert A. Johnson (Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche)

Art: Andy Virgil vintage illustration ca. 1960s.

It’s good to know yourself and to be empowered by choice. 💕🙏💕. Not to mention it might be fun!

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Love and Blessings Ladies!

Affirmation for today:
(To acknowledge the affirmation say it as you are breathing in. You don't have to say it out loud. Repeat several times.)

Important to remember as you walk a recovery path. Compassion has boundaries and respect for others choices. 🙏💕🙏

🌟Sobriety is an upgrade. Not a punishment.

Too true 💕

Hit that ❤️ if you agree!