May your feet be warm & dry May you hear your name said with a smile today May your nights be peaceful May your work be meaningful May someone you love think that you are smart & funny May your coffee be served just right May you see your child laughing May you enjoy the book you're reading -- and the next one May you feel the warmth of the setting sun May your children be safe & happy May they grow up to love & talk to one another May they have dogs & beloveds that love dogs May the clouds always inspire you This is inspired by a three-part writing challenge that Sarah Freligh gave my students--write blessings for all people everywhere, then blessings for someone difficult to love, then for yourself. The image is by my friend Scott Lewis, from his series God & Globalization.
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Joel, this warms my heart as did meeting you in Anaheim. I love the line: “May they have dogs & beloveds that love dogs.” I have a son like this, and a daughter-in-law. We are all richer for that. I also think this is a brilliant—and timely—poetry challenge. Thanks.
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thanks, I completed this challenge three times with three of my classes–what a beautiful exercise : )
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