Roberta

Lake Roberta sounds like a great place to visit.  Keep on writing.

Thank you for reading and those thoughts, Francisco. It is a nice place, indeed
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Oh Lady Blue, I didn't want this one to end. Such a beautiful slice of your life. I feel like I took the walk with you. I loved the wit in the piece as well. These were my chuckle lines,  
"loosens    
Altoids, to pack a punch when needed." Altoids were designed by a sadist 😝  
"(those damn pseudo wanna be pinecones)" My neighbor has a gigantic magnolia.  
BTW, You've got that ginger kitty cuteness.🐈  
"(a hill by Florida standards, that is.)" Reminds me of the Houston area where the highest hills are over-passes.    
I love this positive spin on an overcast day,  
"thanks for small favors  
to not be battered in sunstroke;"  
This gave me a happy, satisfying feeling,  
"No one's heart can remain heavy  
within that celebration."  
This line I felt was existentially poignant,
"Trudging my way
back to my beginnings"
Bravissima sweet BB❣❣

Awww... I really appreciate that kindness in your lovely comments , BB. Truly.

I adore this walk (sometimes run, if my old knees aren't fighting me too much) and really have developed a kind of spiritual ritual with it. I have a picture of almost everything I've described, too. It was hard to pick which one to use. If you look at the post on the comp thread, there's a pic along with the poem of the tree with the lilac blossoms... I think it might be a crepe myrtle (grown huge) but I'm not sure... just beautiful!  

I haven't really tried my hand at writing something as descriptive, so I am extremely glad you enjoyed it. I hope the end result was comparable to what I saw in my head and what I see daily, as well..
Thank you for the generous list add and your thoughtful and very motivational remarks, I'm so so appreciative 🙏.
Much love and respect,
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Always my pleasure. I corrected my repeated quoted and added two snippets I really love. You're awesome😘

I love how your heart, mind and soul are so in concert with each other, BB. You select the lines that reflect your big heart and huge capacity for deep emotional receptiveness. Reading your thoughtful remarks are always appreciated and such a wonderful pure pleasure. Thank you that, I'm humbled and so grateful for you.
Much love and enormous 🐻 🤗
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xo

RiAN,
I absolutely loved your comment to pieces! I am wholeheartedly taking every cherished word with me today as added motivation and a sort of fuel of such light and goodness. A bit of additional strength and power that will allow me to get through my day with more ease and a lot less strife. I bask in such beautifully kind words!

Thank you for so much for the generous list add as well. I also feel so fortunate that you enjoyed reading because I never really have written something like this before and I was unsure.. so
I'm full of gratitude! 🙏
Your visits always make me smile ☺
I appreciate you.
Much love,
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xo

This was a pleasure to wake up with, and motivates me for my own morning run. No flower petals here for months yet, though.... sigh.
On with the asics! I'm ready for the day. ❤

What a wonderful and kick butt compliment, k.  
Man, you just planted a smile on my face! I hope your run was super productive this am. 💪🏻 🏃🏻‍♀️  
There's a pic of the tree with lilac petals on the poem's post to the comp thread if you wanna live vicariously.. just fyi... it's a stunner but still not as beautiful as it is in person. Asics are the only way to go :) Thank you for reading and your extremely thoughtful remarks, I'm so grateful.  
I adore seeing you on my page-  
Much love and respect,  
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xo

Lady, you paint a beautiful picture with words, this is to freaking tight. The part about the Magnolias and the fake pine cones was tight also because we have several trees and we love them until our allergies kick in. Then we curse any and everything that isn't Jack Frost related, again tight  

Good morning, Me :)
You're absolutely 100% correct those Magnolia trees are an allergy sufferer's worst nightmare! Pollen and debris, everywhere!!!.. lol. Plus our spring is right now, so I'm already back to taking the Claritin! haha... However, they sure are beautiful. There's another pic of the other tree with the lilac petals, that I described in the poem, on the comp thread's page along with this poem, if you wanted to see it :) I appreciate you reading and I truly don't think there's anything much better than getting a 'so freaking tight'.. high praise, indeed.
I'm extremely grateful for that, my friend 🙏
Much love,
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xo

Splendid write ... vivid ... alluring ... excellent flow ... enticing in every way ... lovely enchantment ... start to finish ... I too did not want it to end ... had to reread it ... a couple of times ...

Oh wow, LilD! ... You really impacted me with your comments, I'm so blown away! I was so hesitant to post this, as it's not something I've ever really tired in earnest before (being so descriptive). I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the list add and such awesome and thoughtful sentiments. 🙏
It's not taken lightly, my friend
I am all smiles knowing that you enjoyed reading as much as you did! 😁
Much love and respect,
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Just when I don't think you can get any better. Ping there you go
You write some amazing stuff. I absolutely adore your work
Love and light
Ron xx

... and I absolutely adore... You!!
Awww... it's true, though!!! I thank you for the compliment, the list add and all your loveliness in sentiment and in deed, my loveliest friend!
I appreciate you. 🙏
Much love and returned hugs and kisses too
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xo

WOW! What an amazing, creative, and visual walk filled with valuable insights, feelings, and admittance; an inspiration to find and follow our own "Roberta." Hugs, kisses, and peace to Princess Blue. Oral

My Oralizer of such delightful depth and insight! I thoroughly thank you for reading and leaving your thoughtful summation. Your perspective is always so welcomed and a joy to be a part of. Please be sure to have an opportunity to reflect on all the good will and positivity you bring to me and I'm sure others, who enjoy and appreciate your incredibly well crafted and heartfelt comments... I know that I always look forward to them myself. I appreciate you and feel you are such a highlight, here among DU members (and me too, of course!)  
Ty Ty, my lovely friend.    
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xo

Thank you, my dear, dear friend. I may have to get a new hat size (haha) after that much-undeserved compliment. I look forward to your next creative masterpiece. Hugs, kisses, and peace, Oral

haha 😂
You're very welcome, luv
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Loveliness overload ... Re-read 3 times ... Bless and love ... .

OhhhhhhMyGoodness!!  
My dearest FeNyX... this might be the best compliment / feedback I've ever received. I cherish your thoughts and opinions and I'm so very grateful for the multiple reads, it means so much to me. The generosity of your RL add has me replying in this moment with the biggest, best smile 😁<------me!  
Haha 😂 (it's true!)  
Thank you, my dear  
I'm so glad you enjoyed it and even more that I'm lucky enough to have your friendship.
Much love  
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xo

You have a talent. Don's get caught up in the fanfare.  

I hope you'd know me better than that, my friend.. My fragile heart is impervious (imperceptible, maybe) I think I was born missing that attribute, even... My self criticism is never ending, it seems. I would never ever wish anyone the misfortune of being inside my head, so there's no worries there... :) You're right though.... for some, that's a slippery slope...I'm sure.... Ty for reading and leaving your valued insights.
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Dear BV,

One favor. It’s a small thing really. Could you possibly write one poem that is mediocre? Does everything from your pen have to be so brilliant? At least have the decency to put an out of focus picture up there! 😏

😉😉😉😉
Just kidding (not really)
I do want to extend my sincerest thanks for exercising for me this morning. I felt exhilarated after reading this poem. I owed it to myself to move from the chair to the sofa and exercise read it again. All the very best in the comp. I must now take to my bed I’m worn out. Lovely lovely write.
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Hee hee hee hee hee... Omg, I'm dying 😂  
You're so very kind and complimentary, my lovely Honoria. I am much too hard on myself to think anywhere close to your sentiments but I'm still cracking up.... lol.

(darn DU notifications!!) So sorry I didn't get the notification about this comment, apologies for the late reply!!! 🙇‍♀️  

So glad you worked out a smidgen along with me! Hey, moving from the chair to couch IS technically walking!!! Every little bit helps, imo! ☺  

My luck in comps is never really great... sadly I didn't even place but it's more about the experience, to me. The fact I've never really written a "descriptive" kinda of piece before. I tried it for this comp and for my first real attempt, I feel satisfied. My heart soars that you enjoyed reading and that's better than any trophy out there!! So thank you, for that feeling! 🏆  
I really appreciate your thoughtful remarks, your hysterical sense of humor and all of your tremendous support. I am so lucky to have you in my corner!
Much love and giggles 🤭
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xo
Susan

You bring such depth of presence here it is haunting, a beautiful nuance of emotion that holds dimensions of time. I am reminded of Walden in spirit. 💖🎶🙏

Your comments blow me away... I can't even...
My humble and heartfelt thanks, Daniel
I was extremely hesitant to attempt this comp, with thoughts of not being able or not being good enough to create something descriptive without sounding so parochial (or just plain ridiculous) This was a first foray into that style and even with my loss in the comp, I feel like a winner for trying.
Needless to say, your comments made me smile and exhale a sigh of relief..... lol
Thanks, again
Warmest regards, my friend 🙏
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xo