A little bit of hope was kept alive in Aleppo where a man tended a garden to give people hope of a future with his plants. I read an article about him and his son who worked with him. People would buy plants to plant on roundabouts etc to inspire rebuilding and regeneration. A short time later he was killed near the gardens and his son is alone now.
I have quoted his father’s words and embellished a little. I urge once more, if ever you can help in these ongoing situations, please do. The world is our family and we need to help each other more.
I don’t need to go far these days without meeting tragedy head on. Today we suffered a blow here in the UK, but will carry on as the rest of the world is doing. Sometimes, we have only to look to someone’s generosity and spirit, despite their tragic existence, to realise we are still very, very lucky.
A Silent Flower
Nourish
the heart and soul
keep peace within all life –
the essence of the world lies in
flowers
A beautiful and heartfelt piece! Thanks for encouraging us to continue to be human(e)!!
Dwight
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Thank you, Dwight. It is all we can do, but I wish more of us could be just that.
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Lovely piece in light of yesterday’s horror. Didn’t realise you were hete in UK Anita.
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Oh yeah, I knew you were. I am up North, Newcastle. Thanks, Elaine.
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Oh my. Nearer than I thought.
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Where are you then?
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North Manchester. ☔
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Not far then.
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