Saturday, September 12, 2020

ALONE

The Sunday Muse #125 The sad eyes of the fox spoke to me. Submitted September 12, 2020 ***********
I’m here where we met, my friend, but you are not here. I find only a feather reminder of the friendship we forged that others derided. We learned the difference in our appearance meant nothing. Our common interests were one and the same…. We wished to be acknowledged, respected, and allowed to live our lives without fear, to have a safe place for ourselves and our loved ones, and the freedom to enjoy the wonders of nature about us. We spoke the common language of love as we each came to know and respect the other. We planned to carry our message to the legions who are oblivious to it and persist in practicing anger, hate and discord. Where have you gone, my friend? How will I carry on alone?
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13 comments:

  1. FireblossomSeptember 12, 2020 at 1:26 PM

    You really caught the expression in his eyes and it tugged at my heart. I hadn't even noticed the eyes until now, I was too focused on the feather.

    Did you forget to link? I saw your comment but not a link. I got here by clicking to your profile and then on to here.

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    1. indybevSeptember 12, 2020 at 4:17 PM

      Thanks. I didn't forget to link. I was still trying to get this straightened out, but I give up! I'm linking it now, such as it is!

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  2. robkistnerSeptember 12, 2020 at 4:26 PM

    Wow Bev! Uplifting, but a bittersweet ending. The world is a tough place, frightened but what it can’t understand, seeking to homogenize or eliminate. Wonderful write... :)

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  3. JimSeptember 12, 2020 at 11:01 PM

    Oh to have that friend return. New friends are hard to teach, I've don it but this one is a bit feisty. :)
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    1. JimSeptember 12, 2020 at 11:04 PM

      I left a comment Reply under you comment at Rob's. Until I figured our the procedure that I posted there I was ready to abandon Blogger. With Mrs. Jim's computer I can navigate mostly though I use my Galaxy 8 smartphone and I could not navigate.
      The two do it quit differently. With the computer click on the arrow or the Orange "B", I cannot remember which. You will end up at the bottom using either.
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  4. Carrie Van HornSeptember 13, 2020 at 6:51 AM

    You dug deep in the image Beverly. Lovely, sad, and wonderful.

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  5. TruedessaSeptember 13, 2020 at 7:06 AM

    Yes, I can feel the loss in his eyes and your poetic words. All that remains is a feather and the memories of a friendship. sigh

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  6. Sherry Blue SkySeptember 13, 2020 at 9:13 AM

    This is perfect, Bev! His eyes struck me too........I love his voice in this, you captured it spot-on!

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  7. Gillena CoxSeptember 13, 2020 at 11:21 AM

    Ah yes you searched deeply this image Bev. Lovely response.
    Thanks for dropping by my sumie Sunday today

    Much💛love

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  8. Susie ClevengerSeptember 13, 2020 at 12:51 PM

    This is so beautiful. Unlikely friends who can find peace in their differences. what a gift...tears for the loss of such a friend.

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  9. HelenSeptember 14, 2020 at 12:28 PM

    Sweet, sad, profound all wrapped into one neat poem.

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  10. qbitSeptember 14, 2020 at 6:28 PM

    Yes, a good message for our current times.

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  11. purplepeninportland.comSeptember 15, 2020 at 5:23 PM

    You captured the fox's expression perfectly!

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