Remembering

So easily I forget the gentle place from where all good springs.

It is not a place of epic proportions, in fact, it is small and sometimes well hidden.

It is where the seeds of forgiveness reside, where they can be quietly nurtured.

Inevitably, the time comes when that forgiveness will flourish and can no longer be contained within boundaries.

Once it has been let loose, its flow is almost unstoppable as it moves out into the world.

So strong does it grow that ultimately I am able to forgive myself for forgetting.

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Karen A. Sep 20, 2009, 7:37pm EDT

Beautiful words and photos

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Verie Sandborg Sep 20, 2009, 7:39pm EDT

Water is such a powerful symbol. Your photos show its beauty and your words reflect its power.

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Wesley W. Sep 20, 2009, 7:44pm EDT

Mother nature dances there, and you have caught her. Very well done Tree Hugger, from a Tree huggers son.

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EM JAY (Gather Director of Chaos & Uprisings) W. Sep 20, 2009, 7:45pm EDT

Stunning photo essay, Tonia. You composed it beautifully.

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elizabeth e. Sep 20, 2009, 7:52pm EDT

Perfect images for perfect thoughts that really get to the heart of living in this world.

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Debbie G. Sep 20, 2009, 7:57pm EDT

As much moved by your words and images, as by your actions in this world.

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Sep 20, 2009, 7:58pm EDT

Wonderful photo essay, I haven't read one with such meaning and inspiration in a long time.

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Sonia M. Sep 20, 2009, 8:11pm EDT

Beautiful photos hand in hand with beautiful words.... Tonia you have the eye of an artist and the soul of a poet

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Marianne R. Sep 20, 2009, 8:12pm EDT

Beautiful photos

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Faith H. Sep 20, 2009, 8:40pm EDT

A peaceful ramble and reverie, Tonia. I am refreshed with your photos.

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JOHN BECK Sep 20, 2009, 8:56pm EDT

A perfect accompaniment of poetry and images. Special!

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Peregrine * Sep 20, 2009, 9:29pm EDT

There's so much movement in the water you captured. This would make a great video.

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sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Sep 20, 2009, 9:59pm EDT

Tonia this is so beautiful it broke my heart in a wonderful way.

Did you see the nymphs on the rocks in the first picture? Just amazing.

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Karen E. Sep 20, 2009, 11:07pm EDT

The message is very healing, I particularly loved the last words, forgiveness goes that deep.

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Roy ☯ Hilbinger Sep 21, 2009, 12:10am EDT

Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

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Duckie 1 Sep 21, 2009, 1:14am EDT

This is the last Gather article I'm reading tonight... I'm taking the beautiful images of flowing water with me to bed. Thanks for sharing your message and your photos, Tonia... they are a fitting end, a benediction, to a good day.

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Alison H. Sep 21, 2009, 2:19am EDT

Peaceful and lovely

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Carolyn Madden Sep 21, 2009, 5:15am EDT

Such a deeply reflective mood here, beautifully expressed in words and images. Fine work Tonia.

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d g. Sep 21, 2009, 7:21am EDT

It's amazing that your camera has a Monet mode. I love the shimmering color, amazing (again!).

Tonia, who hugs trees G. Sep 23, 2009, 12:08pm EDT

d g - you made me laugh out loud with your "Monet mode" - thanks for that.

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d g. Sep 21, 2009, 7:22am EDT

Walking stream beds is one of my favorite things to do. The serenity is primal and can be craved.

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Richard Frisbie Sep 21, 2009, 12:14pm EDT

beautifully illustrated sentiments - Thanks!

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Sep 21, 2009, 1:43pm EDT

The soothing goodness in the spring has found its way into this post. Thank you!

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mona d. Sep 21, 2009, 1:51pm EDT

thoughtful and beautiful, my friend. you are a miracle worker as your words and images have stilled my mind as nothing else has in a long time.
thanks...

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Madame Butterfly ~~ mary ann d ~~ Sep 21, 2009, 5:18pm EDT

Thank you for the pastoral walk in the beauty of nature. Your words were the perfect accompaniment to the shimmering, dancing water.

I think the first photo is exquisite!

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Tonia, who hugs trees G. Sep 23, 2009, 12:13pm EDT

Thank you all for stopping by to visit. I think sometimes I post these things so that I have a place to come back to when my world feels out of balance, and I'm really glad that others find that same calming.

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