Carol A. Hand
Radiance
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Super Moon on new year’s night
heralding times of growing light
As grievous fear and despair take flight
hopes for a brighter future reignite
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Wonder
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The wonder of water
alive with transformative power
always in motion hour after hour
One moment a moist breath as trees transpire
the next a cloud, a snowflake, rain quelling fire,
frozen as an icicle and flowing in streams
giving form to ocean waves and resting in bays
endangered now in so many ways
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Miraculous water, a life-giving force
but dangerous, too, sometimes raging
indiscriminately sweeping away all in its course
Perhaps we all deserve that final fate
unless we awake and act responsibly before it’s too late
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Voices from the Margins 
Enjoyed your new year reflections on nature’s phenomena. I too sighted the super moon last night from my porch. As beautiful as the radiance of new year’s moon are the snowflakes appearing as if stars have descended on earth. May I also wish you, Carol, peace, good health and happiness all through another rewarding year ahead…
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Raj, it is such a gift to hear from you! I appreciate your kind, poetic comments and blessings. I send you wishes of peace and joy during a wonder-filled new year.
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Thought-provoking reflections, as always, Carol. You always give me thoughts to ponder on, not just read. Bless you.
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful, lovely comments, Izzy. Your exquisite photos and profound reflections inspire me as well, and help remind me to be mindful of ever-present beauty. Sending blessings to you, too, ❤
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May I wish everyone who reads your moving piece, and you, all the very best for 2018
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Thank you for sharing your blessings with all, Nick. I send my best wishes to you. ❤
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I will keep close to my heart the hope that the super moon will shed the light of reason across the United States.
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt comments, Bernadette. It’s a hope I hold, too. I know we are both doing our best to keep hope alive. Sending my best wishes to you. ❤
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Beautiufl photographs!
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Bethany. Sending my best wishes to you. ❤
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Beautiful.
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Thank you for your kind words, Carrie. ❤
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Very happy and poetic new year to you Carol. This is a magical piece that may be an omen of future days. Are we listening?
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful, lovely comments, Eddie, and for sending new year’s blessings. May your new year be blessed, too, with peace and wonder-filled days. ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind invitation, AATIF. I will considered your invitation although my other responsibilities (teaching, finishing a manuscript) make it hard for me to even keep up with my modest blog at the moment.
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Great post!
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Thank you so much, Lynn. ❤
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