Monday, March 8, 2021

Monday WRites 288

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Happy International Women's Day to all women visiting today  
You've heard about the Monday Blues well this is Monday WRites (musing on the definition here of rite, as any customary observance for eg the rite of afternoon tea). 
Welcome to Monday WRites #288: A Happy Monday to all. Be Safe.

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#121: Road Trippin Part 7

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Quadrille
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FLIGHT TO THE GODS
Swiftly to fly away
On wings through sky that way
How wonderous dreams do say

That birds alone
Are bound air bright have shown
Irony of man in magical pearly abalone
 
For smoke reaches the Gods in stealth
Slowly from shell of purifying wealth
© gillena cox 2021

#NOTE
In some Native American cultures, the shell of the abalone is used to burn sage. They believe the combined spiritual power of abalone and sage would take their messages to their Gods.
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33 comments:

  1. A Bit of the BlarneyMarch 8, 2021 at 10:41 AM

    Beautiful photos and I wish you a happy International Womens Day!

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  2. TomMarch 8, 2021 at 11:02 AM

    ...Gillena, I hope that you had a wonderful day!

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  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 8, 2021 at 11:04 AM

    Have a happy day my friend! Hugs!

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  4. Gillena CoxMarch 8, 2021 at 11:35 AM

    Thank you Diane

    Much💜love

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  5. brudbergMarch 8, 2021 at 5:03 PM

    Abalone and sage... what a wonderful combination... I hope it helps.

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  6. Merril D. SmithMarch 8, 2021 at 5:18 PM

    Happy International Women's Day, Gillena. I hope the abalone and sage help!

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  7. Gillena CoxMarch 8, 2021 at 5:28 PM

    Thanks for droppjng by Merril

    Much💜love

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  8. ms_liliMarch 8, 2021 at 5:51 PM

    I like your poem, your info on the Native American practice of burning sage in shells, but what I like most of all is your banner at the top of the post. Looks fabulous!

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 8, 2021 at 7:22 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Jade

      Much💜love

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  9. indybevMarch 8, 2021 at 5:56 PM

    I always appreciate learning something new as I'm enjoying poetry. Thanks for the abalone and sage legend!

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  10. Ken / rivrvlogrMarch 8, 2021 at 6:05 PM

    Your words wrap in and around the rite in a way that brinks to life that rising sage smoke.

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  11. NatureFootstepMarch 8, 2021 at 7:12 PM

    lol, I wish I could walk in shoes like that :)
    wish you a great week!

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  12. Gillena CoxMarch 8, 2021 at 7:23 PM

    Happy you dropped by Monica

    Much💜love

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  13. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMarch 8, 2021 at 8:52 PM

    Abalone and sage - I learned something new, thanks!

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  14. AngieMarch 8, 2021 at 11:10 PM

    Gillena - happy IWD 2021 to you! That is quite the stiletto! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!

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  15. Gillena CoxMarch 9, 2021 at 1:31 AM

    ☺happy you dropped by Angie

    Much💜love

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  16. IngridMarch 9, 2021 at 4:14 AM

    I love your message for the gods, Gillena! This prompt definitely called for rhyme somehow. Happy Belated International Women's Day to you!

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 9, 2021 at 8:53 AM

      Thank you ☺happy you dropped by Ingrid

      Much💜love

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  17. sarahMarch 9, 2021 at 5:21 AM

    I love your little musing on write and rite. Lovely poem - the comparision between birds and smoke is great, and I guess we are all striving to reach the gods, whoever they are.

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  18. Gillena CoxMarch 9, 2021 at 8:54 AM

    Thanks for your appreciation Sarah

    Much💜love

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  19. JennaMarch 9, 2021 at 2:10 PM

    I enjoyed this, Gillena. :) Thanks for linking to the puzzle, too.

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 10, 2021 at 4:43 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Jenna

      Much💜love

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  20. Su-sieee! MacMarch 9, 2021 at 2:41 PM

    I like that image of the sun goddess gracing your doorway. :-)

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  21. Gillena CoxMarch 10, 2021 at 4:43 AM

    Thanks for your appreciation Susieee

    Much💜love

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  22. EricaStaMarch 10, 2021 at 2:50 PM

    Thank you Gillena. Hope, you have had a fantastisc Womens Day too! Wish you a very good week. Stay healthy.

    Happy MosaicMonday

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  23. Gillena CoxMarch 10, 2021 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks for dropping by Erica

    Much💜love

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  24. DawnMarch 11, 2021 at 3:26 PM

    Love that sassy heel. Have a great week Gillena!
    Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

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  25. Gillena CoxMarch 11, 2021 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks for dropping by Dawn

    Much💜love

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