Oh, restless heart,
Don’t fall apart.
Their endless need
To watch us bleed.
Prey upon, the fears we hide.
Things we thought, had long since died.
Anger flows from above.
Stifling us, condemning love.
Ruthless man,
We see your plan.
To destroy our trust,
Always love, that’s a must.
Hate and lies,
We shall despise.
Strength and truth,
Is our proof.
That a single ache, from a child’s heart,
Will burn this house, let it fall apart.
Build again, with the purest love.
Protect your soul, you splendid dove.
Look inside, deep and true
Achieve you must, the greatest you.
Love, my friend – then love again.
Peace will come, but only then.
Categories: Inspiration, Photography, poetry
Thank you! 🙂
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Great pictures 💫
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The tree is perfect for this post!
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Thanks Shell 😎
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Hi Kevin, thanks for stopping by, appreciate that. Hope all is well with you. Keep writing your meaningful poetry… best wishes and happy photography! 🙂
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Hi Iris! 😃 Nice to hear from you! Thanks so much 😉
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Such a beautiful and powerful message, Kevin, and the image is superb to convey the thought.
I am recovering from all the harm, and plan my trip to the West of Ireland. Could you PM me on Twitter the names of the villages your ancestors have come from (@inessa_ie). I will do a detour as I told you last year. My plan is to go there in a week or two.
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Welcome back! Great to hear from you again. 🙂 And thank you so much for the kind words! Yes, I will absolutely message you. Thank you!
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Done, Kevin 🙂 I will edit them, and please pm me an email account where I can send them. I will do a post about the trip and include some pictures too. Kishkeam is a tiny village, I got there shortly before the sunset and took only 3 pictures as I had to hurry back home 🙂
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A wonderful image backed up by some very powerful words.
Great work, keep it up.
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Thank you so much! Have a great week. 🙂
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Oh, it’s wonderful Kevin! 😊🌷
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Hi Suzanne! Thank you! 😊👍🏻
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Gosh, the timing on this poem is perfect Kevin. It explains everything, we who care, are feeling. Beautiful my friend.
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Hey Michele, I really appreciate your kind words. And, I am so glad the poem resonated with you. It’s a wild world, isn’t it? But, we can all do our part in making it a beautiful place to live. Be well, my friend. 🙂
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Beautiful. Very touching Kevin. 😊
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Hi! Thank you! Keep up your amazing work. It’s always wonderful to hear from you 🙂 And have a terrific week!
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Beautifully written Kevin! You always inspire with your poetry and photography. Thank you for sharing! 😊
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Thank you so much! Great to hear from you – one of my newer and awesome WordPress friends. Have a great week!
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Thanks Kevin! You have a wonderful week too!
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Such vivid words and images. Keep them coming, Kev!
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Thanks, Mitch! I appreciate that, man. 😎
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Wow! Kevin, a stunning post! First I am in awe of the photographs, unreal almost, the tree roots startling and incredible, the building glorious with the front drop of flowering blossom. Your poem is heartfelt, tender and touches us all … our hearts cries out at current events! It’s always a joy and inspiration to read your poems, keep sharing her, please!
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Thank you, Annika! Your thoughts on my poem and photographs are truly kind and greatly appreciated. And, of course, your constant support of my creative endeavors is also greatly appreciated. You rock! Hope you have a terrific weekend! 🙂
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You too, Kevin! The weeks seem to fly past at an alarming rate! 😀
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I totally agree!😮😎
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Love is what is so important in life. Thank you. Photo of the tree is beautiful. I wish I could climb the tree like those little munchkins of yours.
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Hey Linda, thank you for the kind words! Yes, love surely is what life is all about. Hope your summer is off to a great start.
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Thanks Kevin, I really enjoyed this! Love, kindness, compassion, peace…..sigh…..wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all approached every day with these in our hearts! I really loved your photos too, strength in your roots and the hidden reality behind the beautiful Jacaranda Tree! Gorgeous! I hope you are having a marvellous day! Angel hugs, Barbara xxxxx
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Hi Barbara! Nice to hear from you. And thank you so much for the kind words. I am glad my message resonated with you (which is not a shock). I know you aim to convey the message of love and kindness on a daily basis. Nice! You knew the tree. My wife makes fun of me, because I never know names of plants or trees (except for the really popular ones). I always tell her that I already know soooo much, so I am leaving that stuff up for others to know. hahaha Have a wonderful day!! 🙂
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There is an immense amount of strength throughout the poem. Responding to harm with love, such a powerful message. The contrast between the deep roots, the climbing kids and the high-rise building in light-purple shadow. The meaning it conveys…I am drowned in my thoughts. This is a great piece Kevin! 🌟
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Thanks, Isabelle! I love your interpretation of my work. I really appreciate the thought you put into it. How’s your summer going? The weather holding up in Norway?
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It’s been a couple of downpours recently, but otherwise the weather is nice with sun and clear-blue skies. Not so hot as it was a couple of weeks ago, which is a relief for many. More like normal summer temperature in Scandinavia, about 24-25 degrees. Always lovely to have a chat, Kevin! Have a great weekend! 😊
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Thanks, Isabelle! You too – enjoy the weekend! 🙂
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Hey Kevin – I have nothing eloquent to add, but just wanted to say: good for you – powerful poetry, good job! Peace, R.
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That was plenty eloquent! Lol Thanks, man. I appreciate that. Hope your summer is off to a cool start. 😎
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Kevin, thanks for putting into such beautiful poetic words your hope for the triumph of our better selves ❤
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Thanks, Rosaliene! Let’s hope empathy and love guide humanity’s decisions, as opposed to fear and rhetoric.
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Wow, wonderful!
Best regards, Balle 🙂
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Hi Balle, thank you!! Nice to hear from you!
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May I help you 🙂
In a beautiful post with even more beautiful pictures I have to comment 🙂
I wish you a wonderful evening, Balle
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😊👍🏻
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Exquisite photos, Kevin, and profound poetry.
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Thanks, Carol! I really appreciate that. Have a great evening. 🙂
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So beautiful!
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Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you. 🙂
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My pleasure!
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Your words show that you have the soul of a true Irish poet. Your photos are inspiring! May you never hesitate to write what’s in your heart.
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Thank you, Mary! I love that – an Irish poet. 🙂
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Fantastic and timely poem. I can imagine what (or who) inspired you… Hope you are all well, Kevin.
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Hi Erika! Nice to hear from you! Thanks for the comment and kind words. Yeah – I wonder where the inspiration came from? What a mystery! Hope you are doing well. 🙂
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Your poem gets your message across perfectly and that is one amazing tree in your first photo. 🙂
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Thank you, my friend!
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Always good work from you, my friend.
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Thanks Dan! Great to hear from you, my friend.
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Always excellent work, my friend. You’ve been busy.
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Hey Dan, thanks bud!! Appreciate your kind words.
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Lovely. So perfect for the times we’re in 🙂
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Hi Jen, thanks so much!! And – you are absolutely right. 🙂
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Kevin, thank you for this wonderful poem. You write with gentleness and yet such strength of the trauma now playing out.
Of all I read lately, your poem stands out like a beacon.
The two last stanzas sounds like a call to us all. We hear you.
The picture of the so unbelievably strong and enduring roots is fantastic.
Thank you Kevin
Miriam
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Hi Miriam – thank you so much for your kind words! Sometimes, inspiration just comes to me. And this poem is an example of that. Yesterday afternoon, I took a break from work, and just let the words pour out. Always great to hear from you. Have a wonderful day!!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you! 🙂
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