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I lived my life that way

For many years I rode the waves

Head down, racing for the shore

I lived my life that way

But now, I wade in the shallows

Lifting stones, catching crabs

Feeling the sand between my toes

The sun on my face.

◄ Another inaugural speech

Norway 2 ►

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Hazel ettridge

Wed 25th Jan 2017 16:42

Jeff, I dare you.

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Jeff

Wed 25th Jan 2017 08:03

Fantastic! & would make a great tattoo...Jeff...

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M.C. Newberry

Wed 25th Jan 2017 03:30

I think the brevity adds so much to the content and its
purpose. Excellent.

elPintor

Tue 24th Jan 2017 21:54

Yes..simple and effective. It puzzles me how much time is wasted through haste. The best advice I ever received--"never hurry".

And, the idea of "lifting stones" leaves so much to imagination..

elP

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raypool

Tue 24th Jan 2017 21:12

A perfect analogy with age and its views from the benefit of looking back. So simple and effective.

Ray

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Hazel ettridge

Tue 24th Jan 2017 17:05

Thank you for the kind comments.

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Juan Pablo Lynch

Tue 24th Jan 2017 17:04

I picture an islander, a surfer that may not be able to surf again but still finds a way to enjoy the sea. But i know when I read it again a new image will come to life.
In the words of Gideon Puccio - This is just beautiful...

Gideon Puccio

Tue 24th Jan 2017 00:38

This is just beautiful...

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Paul Waring

Tue 24th Jan 2017 00:00

Hi Hazel, this captures the notion of mindfulness so well. Paul

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Stu Buck

Mon 23rd Jan 2017 21:52

very nice. short and powerful.

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Raj Ferds

Mon 23rd Jan 2017 19:22

Love it Hazel.
Captures the ebb and flow of life beautifully ... and succinctly.

Raj

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