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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Prayer Flag



 engraved veins of a leaf lift a prayer heavenward 
with gratitude to those who protect
we honor those who have fallen
may healing unfurl like a flag
for survivors strong broken
may hatred be uprooted
& love fill our hearts
may all wars cease
may it be so for
every nation
one world
in unison
singing
peace
peace
peace



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Posted by Laura

57 comments:

  1. DragonstarMay 27, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    What a thoughtful, appropriate post. Thank you.

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  2. DimpleMay 27, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Thank you for honoring those who have sacrificed for us, Laura.

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  3. CarverMay 27, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Touching words and shot.

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  4. Betty RoanMay 27, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Beautiful...

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  5. ArtMuseDog and CarolMay 27, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Love leaf flag ~ so creative ~ and lovely words ~ so appropriate ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  6. the wild magnoliaMay 27, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    peace, peace, peace. ❤

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  7. TheChieftessMay 27, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Nice shot...and I like it B&W! But I have to say...your banner photo is wonderful!

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  8. Rick ForrestalMay 27, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Perfect post.
    Thank you.

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  9. Debra She Who SeeksMay 27, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Perfect for Memorial Day.

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  10. Sherry Blue SkyMay 27, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Incredibly beautiful. May peace unfurl like the tender leaf in your photo........

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  11. PeterMay 28, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Beautifully inspirational. Love your blog.

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  12. BirgittaMay 28, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Wonderful work!

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  13. FranciscaMay 28, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Amen to that, Laura. Your beautiful image is a perfect match to your compassionate sentiments. Your super composition is stunning in monochrome. Lovely.

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  14. LeoviMay 28, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    Yes, delicious light, beautiful photo, I like that example in a natural way to sue for peace, an exquisite B & W.

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  15. ZuzanaMay 28, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Beautiful. This day has grown to mean so much now as I married a soldier.
    Hope all is well dear Laura,
    xoxo

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  16. GattinaMay 28, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Very creative picture !

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  17. Stewart MMay 28, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Nice use of black and white - nice use of words as well.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  18. RuneMay 28, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Picture and words that go well toghether. Eden is out of reach for us, but parts of it will hopefully remain within oureslves. Regards!

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  19. DaydreamertooMay 28, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Amen to peace.
    Lovely tribute to those fallen and those who still serve.

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  20. Betty ManousosMay 28, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    what a touching post!

    what an arty image.
    thanks for sharing both.

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  21. taranovaMay 28, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Absolutely!! This is so lovely laura, thank you xo

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  22. JohnMay 28, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Such is hope, beautifully written.

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  23. ElenaMay 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Oh...perfect!

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  24. jooMay 28, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Awesome post Laura!
    Hugs
    Joo

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  25. Cathy H.May 28, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Powerful post this morning! Beautiful image!

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  26. Kerry O'ConnorMay 28, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Your prayer flag/ leaf image is so innovative an idea. i like the flag shape of your poem too.

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  27. PatMay 28, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful!

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  28. dulce ♥May 28, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Lovely shape to lovely words
    Peace to you too my dear!

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  29. ShoshanaMay 28, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    I like the stark simplicity of that leaf. It's the more striking for it.

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  30. Laurie KolpMay 28, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    So beautiful, Laura... thank you!!

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  31. Aidz GianniniMay 28, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    If only... in reference to the last few lines

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  32. HannahMay 28, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I love the likening of the leaf to the unfurling flag and honoring the ones who've fallen. This is written with such heart just as all of your work. I leave feeling the immensity of genuine spoken words. Thank you, Laura!

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  33. joanneMay 28, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    yes, oh yes, peace peace, peace..

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  34. HeavenMay 28, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    I like that prayer flag for peace ~

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  35. Judy SheldonWalkerMay 28, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    So inspirational and uplifting.

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  36. FireblossomMay 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Amen, girl. And thank you for the several nice comments you have left me. I love them.

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  37. Fred RutherfordMay 28, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    oh, what a wonderful piece. i love the idea of a Prayer Flag, and also love how the leaf has the appearance of a flag, yet it's wilting, which in itself says volumes. Excellent verse, but in addition the funnel appearance ending with repetition came out great. Really enjoyed, thanks.

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  38. Susie ClevengerMay 28, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    What a beautiful prayer flag of piece

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  39. Mary MansfieldMay 28, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Very inspirational! The shape of this reminds me of a prayer being sent toward heaven with the way it opens up at the top...very nice!

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  40. Elaine @ CommotionMay 28, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    It's such a great macro and love the prayer is perfect for it. Thanks!!

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  41. The Write GirlMay 28, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    What a stunning tribute and so fitting for Memorial Day. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  42. HerotomostMay 28, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    mmmmmmm.....yes, yes, yes.

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  43. ArtPropelledMay 29, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Thank you Laura.

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  44. Brian MillerMay 29, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    my prayer is certainly for peace you know...that we could all come together...so i will certainly echo that prayer...

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  45. ClaudiaMay 29, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    i wish we could sing in unsion peace, peace, peace...lovely word here laura..we owe those that protect peace and freedom a lot..

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  46. AnonymousMay 29, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Exactly, Laura....

    When I come here, my heart is renewed with hope. You have made this blog a very sacred place to rest.

    Thank you.

    Lady Nyo

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  47. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerMay 29, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Just gorgeous work!

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  48. Steve EMay 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    PEACE, PEACE, PEACE! And it is up to us humans. Sometimes I believe that ANTS have more sense than us--not sometimes--ALL the time!

    A better understanding for me to entertain on this topic of PEACE...is that it is our culture and conditioning, not our NATURE, which divides us.

    The answer is still--for me:
    LOVE and PEACE!

    EVERY time I see military Peeps in uniform, I tell them "Thank you"...for their service. And I've NEVER been given a response OTHER than a big smile!

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  49. Mystic_MomMay 29, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    This is shaped so neatly and reads so well...total win!

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  50. ayalaMay 29, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Dear Laura...this is gorgeous!!!!!

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  51. Frank WatsonMay 29, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Lovely wishes for Memorial Day!

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  52. zongrikMay 29, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    i like the shape this takes, and the end seems to fade and whisper away

    spaceship tanka

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  53. mrs mediocrityMay 29, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    yes! sing it out....

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  54. magiceyeMay 30, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Peace....

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  55. LouiseMay 30, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Yes! Peace....if only it were so... :)

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  56. shawnacyMay 31, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    flag of peace.
    words draining away to the only one that really matters.

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  57. hyperCRYPTICalJune 1, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    If it could be so...

    Wonderful words.

    Anna :o]

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