All creatures great and small need connections
Birds seek each other’s company
finding joy and strength together
People too need connections to thrive
This past year has been a challenge
struggling to find new ways to connect
that won’t make us sick or kill us
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Today at d’Verse, Merril asked us to think about this pass year and write a poem about connections. All through this Covid-19 time the birds have stayed connected, while we all have stayed apart. We really miss our connections.
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The picture is sweet! 🙂 Humans are a social species, so yes, we want, we need connections. Since physical connections are somewhat taboo these months, we must use the toolbox of distancy. Luckely we do have those tools, now more then ever. There is some irony in the fact that anti-social behaviour, namely being burried into a cell phone, in present days actually is a social life line. I long for a touch, a handshake, a hug, rubbing shoulders, a venue full of happy people enjoying a concert or a play. Till then, we connect from a distance but just as loving.
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Thank you Peter for your great comment! My little birds all gather on the rail and in the plate of water! They make my day! I agree we have quite the paradox with screen time increasing greatly. What is happening to our children’s minds as they attempt to maneuver through virtual learning. We have been hugging our children and grandchildren while wearing masks. We feel it is essential to our mental wellbeing! We have not had a problem so far.
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You get the best visitors to your back deck! I think many people have been successful in creating new ways to connect. As Peter so aptly said, “we connect from a distance but just as loving.”
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Yes, my little friends were a great connection during this time. Perhaps it has reminded us of the importance of connection!
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Yes, I think it has!
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Rightly said. We all need to connect to thrive.
Happy Day!
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Thank you so much!
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Welcome kindly 🙂
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Yes, this has been a year of struggles to find new ways to connect. Some were able to do that better than others. It has not been easy.
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The connections of all of our critters and each other; espeally each other on word press is such a gift! “Your” birdies are so adorable.❤️
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We all splash about each day in the words of our lives!! Glad you enjoyed my sweet birds.
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Yes, indeed we do! I sure did!❤️
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Animals have it their own way to connect, unlike humans. A pity that things are getting worse by the minute. True words Dwight!
Hank
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This too shall pass! Hopefully sooner than later!
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Online connections have been strengthened.
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Yes, very much so!
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OMG. Too MUCH cuteness. Cannot… tear… eyes… away…
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Yes, indeed
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Thanks Derrick!
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In these dark days making connections is a life saver. Love the image and poem.
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Yes, a bright spot in my day every day!
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Reblogged this on ⚝ ° BLOG ° ⚝ Gabriele Romano.
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Well said. And love those sweet birds! Thank God for their reminders to us of eternal truths.😀
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Yes, Look at the birds of the air during Covid. They do not worry… they goin on enjoying life. Hopefully we can do the same.
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The human touch…we need it. Hoping it returns soon. (K)
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Yes, I can’t wait for it to return! Thank you for your comment!
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An excellent piece
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Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
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It’s a pleasure 😊
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So much joy from a simple plate of water, Dwight! Love the photo! Wonderful poem. WordPress bloggers have been a lifesaver for me in this isolation! ❤ ❤ ❤
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I agree! This blog has kept me going and motivated this past year. Connections are invaluable. Can’t wait till we can all splash together again!!
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It is an amazement how technology has been used to help us feel connected, yet nothing can replace the human touch…the handshake, the shoulder pat, the hug, the joining of hands. How we will welcome the return of the human touch!
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Yes, we all need to splash in the pool together from time to time!
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Hi. Your post has inspired me to write a haiku of my own about the sparrows that visit me in my little garden.
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Wonderful.. Was it the Frost-lit morning one or a new one?
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The photo of the sparrows bathing reminded me of the same daily routine of my own morning visitors. Happy Thursday.
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;>)
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So true. What are we if not connected? Our minds are connected to the heart, in someway. The humans need a bridge too to evolve their emotions further.
Loved the poem.:)
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Thank goodness for technology. You are right about the birds–and that photo is adorable.
I love to watch the geese at the river–sometimes I think I tease out a bit of what is going on–couples, family groups, enemies. . .Most of the birds I see are usually in groups or pairs, but not herons.
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Thank you Merrril for you comment. You are right herons seem to be loners when you see them, much like hawks.
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So true! The connections can kill us, but lack of connection can crush us emotionally. Luckily we are all able to connect via our words.
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Yes, it has been a great connection!
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All creatures great and small …. so many emotions/thoughts come to mind. Thank you for the gift of this poem.
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I am so glad you enjoyed it Helen.
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We do need connections and to embrace our family and friends. The last year has been difficult. The photo is adorable I love birds.
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Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the birds.
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This is such a wonderfully heartfelt poem, Dwight! I agree, we need connections now more than ever! 💝
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Yes, I am ready for reconnection!
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You speak important truths. My work involves using Zoom and although I am zoomed out, I appreciate the connections that occur through our safe screens.
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I think we are all ready for a change back to a former normal. It amazing how important personal contact is in our life.
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We all need to connect in some way with one another. I am happy my son can finally go back to hybrid learning next week here in Missouri where he can at least see other kids two days a week. I worry for these kids social skills if they only interact through gaming. A true problem for society if this continues on much longer.
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I agree. Kids need in classroom learning. They are losing some great benefits by virtual learning! We have the same issues here in NC.
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Yes, so very true, Dwight! You’ve expressed this beautifully! Love the comparison to birds. 🙂
And what a sweet photo!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Aren’t they just precious! The photo wrote the poem!
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such a super cute pic Dwight … things will change now and today was a good start!
Take care and keep connect via your devices 🙂
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Yes!
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🙂
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I so enjoyed watching the birds this year, more than usual. They are too busy being birds for such nonsense as we.
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I think a connection with nature is the answer (coupled with a connection with like-minded souls).
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Yes it really does help! Thanks.
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That photo stirred my heart, Dwight. If you couldn’t find a connection in nature, that would be so sad.
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Thank you Sara! Perhaps we could learn a few things from them!
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