In the Midst of Spring . . .

Christine | May 5, 2009

 . . . there is also a Great Autumn.

What is being released within you to make way for summer's fruit?

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3 Responses to "In the Midst of Spring . . ."

1. Songbird says:

   May 5, 2009 at 10:33 am

   That's a beautiful photograph.
   I hope my self-definition of "wounded bird" will be released; I want to fly!

   Reply
2. Christine says:

   May 5, 2009 at 4:56 pm

   Fly beautiful Songbird, fly!

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3. lucy says:

   May 7, 2009 at 6:59 am

   i feel the release is imminent…can't tell if i'm holding on or it just hasn't surfaced as to what needs to be let go…guess i'll let the season continue. ha. do i have a choice?

   Reply

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