black and blue welts on her skin
remind her of the year it has been
when she gave away her freedom
and Unhappiness was the sum
Doc says cold exacerbates pain
When has cold evil been a gain?
only way to go- call your own spring
let the blues go, let New Hope ring
Between the 2’s, she sees options
numbers and hope call for adoption
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #260
Creative Experiments and More 
This is really impactful. As my husband and I pursue adoption, I often teeter between hope and despair.
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Thank you so much!
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I think hope is a lifeline… and there are many things to be content for.
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There is no alternative to hope.
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This is so poignant!
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Thank you Sanaa!
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I was thinking of Leonard Cohen reading this “there is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in”. Let’s see what 2023 brings.
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Nice quote! Thanks for sharing!
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Optimistic and enlightening… We all need a dose of this… 🤍
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Thank you, Destiny!
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