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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Such beauty in your thoughtful words, Julie. This poem has brought so much to my day!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Rebecca, you are so kind. Thank you so much for reading and commenting. It's such a joy to get a message from you.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

😘

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Michal Berman's avatar

Loved this: Maybe the low groan

is not one of despair

But—

of praise.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

thank you so much Michal for reading and commenting. Have a great Thursday. :)

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Claudette Henson's avatar

The Holy Spirit in you prays on your behalf with words you don't know yet. As you do for your children!

Have a blessed day!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Claudette. xox I believe that.

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Clark Rose's avatar

Love the poem! Love your “get to” attitude which turns “living life” into a sacred privilege. Yes, the mourning dove is inappropriately named!! She “gets to sing” and in her heart felt tone is urging us to lead with our hearts throughout this blessed day! Amen...

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Amen! Thank you so much Clark. I love this: "her heart felt tone is urging us to lead with our hearts throughout this blessed day!"

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Faith Hubbard's avatar

I liked hearing your voice as you read the poem! Your poems are always awesome. They mean a lot to me too!!! Love you!!!!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Faith, you're so kind! Thank you for listening in and this message. It means a lot and I'm grateful for this gift to write. Love you. xox

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