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Buddhism, compassion, destiny, empathy, empowerment, eternal, forever, free, imagination, kindness, love
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through mist
I head across a bridge
to a place
neither here
nor there —
somewhere
in between
from out the fog
a woman’s hand
takes mine
and guides me
to someplace
where yesterday
and tomorrow
are dressed the same
I go from where I am
to where you are
never leaving home
where what is
and what is not
are together —
wearing
the same name
.
dearmiracle said:
Beautiful imagery in both your photography and your poetry! Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you so much for your kind words. I enjoyed your post “Letting the Genie Out of the Bottle”. I agree completely. ~ Dennis
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Possibly relevant said:
Beautiful poem Dennis, I love, ‘to someplace where yesterday and tomorrow are dressed the same’. It reads wonderfully and the image is perfect, great job.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thanks so much. I hope you are enjoying Thailand. I would love to go there some day. ~ Dennis
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Raven Spirit said:
This is truly mystical, as is the photo. Sometimes a photo not only enhances a poem but the poem when reread with out the photo in sight loses something. Your poem does not lose a bit of its beauty.
You and your wife are both artists you say. Is she online? Does she blog? Do you use another medium other than the written word?
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Raven, thanks for your kind words. My wife has had many major exhibitions of her work, but isn’t interested in selling or having a website. She doesn’t blog either. I have another site at http://cardiffpaintings.wordpress.com At my age, standing for long periods is difficult, so, for the past few years, I’ve been mostly writing. ~ Dennis
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Maria Matthews said:
I had to read and re read a few times, because it sums up my parents relationship, of 57 years. I loved the image it led me into the poem – beautiful.
I enjoy visiting your blog and reading your poems find them thought provoking and inspirational and for that reason I’ve nominated you for the Shauny Award, it is a simple award with only one string attached. You can collect the badge at http://decidinglybob.wordpress.com/ on Maria’s Stuff page – the shauny award.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Maria, I am honored and humbled that you nave nominated me for the Shauny Award. Thank you very much. ~ Dennis
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Van Hess said:
Your blog is beautiful. Thank you for following New Journeys on Old Roads – Traveling with Van Hess. I will visit your site often. Your thoughts on “Bridge” took me to a place in my mind – the purpose of a writer!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Van Hess, thanks so much for your kind words. I love your post “Does Wind Whisper or Roar?” ~ Dennis
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zachbissett said:
Fantastic, and the imagery really adds to it.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Zach, thanks very much for your kind words. I loved your post “Alice Munro On Writing”. Great comments by one of my favorite authors. ~ Dennis
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justbpoetry said:
You get it. Thank you for reading and liking 🙂
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you!
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tt4r said:
It’s good Dennis. I feel ….. no, you feel …… close.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you so much. Your poem “Gravity grabs out of sight” speaks to the same topic. You also feel close. ~ Dennis
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tt4r said:
I’m still new to this blog world. Wasn’t sure what to expect. But, a topic, you express, I express, and we find each other !
And yes, a “Bridge” beyond time is the whole body who projects our here and now.
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Rachna said:
Your words always paint a picture. Such beautiful and poignant imagery. Keep it coming!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you so much, Rachna. I love your beach photos. I wish I were there right now. ~ Dennis
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Nomzi Kumalo said:
Beautiful 🙂
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Nomzi, thank you. I love your poems and the quote on your blog:
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’
Martin Luther King, Jr.
I agree completely. ~ Dennis
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Nomzi Kumalo said:
Hello Dennis. Thank you so for your kind words. I visited your site and I am blown away by the work that you do. Amazing. I will definitely make more time to hear more of your story and your work. Wowee! Also, do you have another blog because this one looks different. 🙂
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Faith Love n Desire said:
So beautiful …it’s simply awesome dear! Have a wonderful day!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you so much for your kind words. ~ Dennis
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Toasha said:
Beautiful!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thanks Toasha, I loved your poem “Crayolas”. It brought back memories of childhood. ~ Dennis
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loujenhaxmyor said:
This is the kind of verse that provides diversely both visual and interpretive imagination. You have a gift with words, Dennis. Thanx for sharing.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thanks Loujen, I also enjoy your poetry, especially “autumn”. ~ Dennis
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bluebutterfliesandme said:
So very beautiful Dennis!
Namaste
❀✫ ღ✿ƸӜƷ ✿ღ ✫❀
Sindy
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you so much, Sindy. ~ Namaste, Dennis
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lifeofimpact said:
There’s a quietness to this; I picture it being softly spoken in that mist. Delicate and ponderous, lovely poem.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thanks so much for your kind words. I enjoyed your post “Try it on.” I agree completely. ~ Dennis
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mihrank said:
“Fear builds walls instead of bridges. I want a life of bridges, not walls.”
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Dennis Cardiff said:
I agree, Mihrank, there are already too many walls. ~ Dennis
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debyfredericks said:
Nice. The words and image suit perfectly.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Deby, I am honored and humbled by your words of praise. I have just downloaded “The Necromancer’s Bones” and look forward to reading it. ~ Dennis
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debyfredericks said:
I sure hope you’ll like it.
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patrissiacuberos said:
Lovely mysterious poem…
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Patrissia, thanks for your kind words. I enjoyed your post “Fate, Forture and Will. I agree completely. I look forward to your forthcoming novels. ~ Dennis
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gabbartrip said:
That is beautifully written! “Where yesterday and tomorrow are dressed the same” and “..home – where what is and what is not are together – wearing the same name” – So very well said!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thanks, for your support and encouragement. I enjoyed your poem, “Love restored”. I have been there many times. ~ Dennis
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Lead Our Lives said:
Beautiful, Dennis. There are multiple layers in this beautiful poem. wow.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Carrie, thanks so much. The more I learn, the more mysteries I find. I love the quote you posted, “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” – Rumi
This says so much. ~ Dennis
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"Thevilagethinker" said:
Great blog….salute!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you. I enjoy your poetry very much. ~ Dennis
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Kevin Pardoe said:
Lovely blog Dennis, thank you for following mine. Greetings from Buenos Aires.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thanks Kevin, I enjoy your blog very much, especially your post “9 TIPS FOR A HAPPY MIND.” I also follow the path of Buddhism. Namaste. ~ Dennis
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dizwhi said:
This poem is a lovely way of expressing that connection and oneness with another person.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thanks so much. I love your digital art — fascinating. ~ Dennis
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Timiarah said:
Very descriptive and thought provoking. Loved it. Thanks for writing it.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Timiarah, thanks for your encouragement and support. I enjoyed your post “Television Shows Portraying Mental Illness”. I agree that mental issues should be brought to public attention, but they must be depicted truthfully. ~ Dennis
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texasdruids said:
Lovely photo, powerful words!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Lyn, I am honored and humbled by your words. I have just downloaded your book “White Witch (Texas Devlins)”. I can’t wait to begin reading. ~ Dennis
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understandingflutterby said:
Beautiful words, Dennis
Flip x
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi, Flip. Thank you so much. I love your photographs. ~ Dennis
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Norma said:
Absolutely marvelous, Dennis.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thanks you so much, Norma. It’s always good to hear from you. ~ Dennis
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Norma said:
Same here, take care. 🙂
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bwdell said:
great rhythm and very though provoking
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you very much, Bob.
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Wendell A. Brown said:
Beautiful and enchanting poem Dennis! The image provided a perfect blending with your words! So very awesome!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Wendell, I am honored and humbled by your words of praise. I am inspired by your poem “His Blessing Of Love”. ~ Dennis
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Marie Abanga said:
A beautiful poem as usual Dennis, thanks for sharing!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Marie, thanks, as always, for your kind words. I am thoroughly enjoying your book, “My Unconventional Loves”. ~ Dennis
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Marie Abanga said:
Dear Dennis,
Thank you. You were duly acknowledged and your pre-review is in the back cover. Next I await the real review on the amazon.
Cheers, Marie
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LadyBlueRose's Thoughts Into Words said:
what a wonderful image you have painted with your words…
I like this….
Take Care…You Matter…
)0(
maryrose
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thanks maryrose, I always look forward to seeing your words. ~ Dennis
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livingonchi said:
your pictures and poems are beautiful!
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you so much. I always enjoy visiting your blog for inspiration and peace. ~ Dennis
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alghaumon said:
Hello (!), DEAR SIR!
My “name” is “Pong” I understand that you’ve the keys to the vault labeled ‘THOUGHTS’. I’d Like to congratulate YOU for being GIBRALTAR’S significant BROTHER. ( It’s SO tough to be one’s acknowledged.)
“D”
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi bro, I am humbled by the honor that you have bestowed upon me. I will do my utmost to live up to your expectations. ~ Dennis
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2bcreativeblog said:
Beautiful words and love the picture too. 🙂
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you so much for your kind words. I enjoyed reading your post, “Yes, I’m Still Here Blog Land.” It was interesting to hear about what military life is like. ~ Dennis
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2bcreativeblog said:
I am enjoying your blog. 🙂 Another chapter done. 🙂
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2bcreativeblog said:
Thank you. 🙂
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lexborgia said:
A very beautiful poem.
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you so much. I love your lyrics to “UP A NOTCH”. ~ Dennis
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btg5885 said:
Where yesterday and tomorrow are dressed the same. Outside of the obvious that fashions recirculate, this is poignant. Things do change, but the things that matter most yesterday will matter most tomorrow. Great stuff. BTG
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thanks so much. I enjoyed your post “A fictional story about an Arizona Retailer”. I often ask myself, ‘What would Jesus do?’ The answer always comes back to ‘act in the spirit of love’. It always works out for the best. ~ Dennis
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btg5885 said:
Thanks Dennis.
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seaangel4444 said:
Dennis this is simply wonderful. Thank you as always, for sharing your work, your kindness, and amazing spirit with others. Big hugs, Cher xo
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Hi Cher, thanks for your kind words and the hugs. I love your post on “Anthem” by Leonard Cohen. This is one of my favorite songs, I’ve listened to it many times. Each time it brings new meaning. ~ Dennis xo
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seaangel4444 said:
Awh, thank you so much, Dennis! It is an amazing song, isn’t it? I think it does invoke a lot of meaning, and can bring more perspective each time its played. Thank you, Dennis! Cher xo
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Peter Notehelfer said:
Very Nice, Dennis, Very Nice indeed . . .
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Dennis Cardiff said:
Thank you very much, Peter. ~ Dennis
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