Tears

for all the times I needed to cry but didn't

for all the things I carry that weigh me down

for everything that keeps me from experiencing fullness

for all the times I needed to let go but didn't know how

for all the times I needed to fall apart but stubbornly held myself together

for all the times I couldn't say goodbye

for all the times I denied my grief

for all the times I didn't know how to give myself permission to feel

for all the times I wanted to reach out but felt self conscious

for all the times I misunderstood what it means to be brave

for all the mistakes and all the regrets

for all the things I wish I could take back

for all the times I didn't speak up, stand up, or show up

for all the missed opportunities

for all the times I said no instead of yes

for all the times I was too proud or too scared to surrender

for not knowing how to trust life, God, or myself

for all the times I couldn't see the truth

for all the countless experiences I felt powerless and inadequate

for all the times I gave up my power and silenced my own voice

for all the times I tried too damn hard

for all the times I pretended to be someone I'm not

for all the times I pulled inside, shut down, and refused to let people see who I am

for all the moments I felt moved and inspired by the small and unexpected things of life

for all the times I allowed my heart to break in pieces

for all the times I was aware of being right in the middle of God's palm

for all the moments I recognized I can never be separated from God

for those rare and precious moments I was acutely aware of love

for those rare moments when I fully understood acceptance

for those times I've been able to step outside myself

for those times I knew without a doubt that I am connected to all of life

for all the times I've lived from the best parts of myself

for all the times people have seen the truth of who I am

for those moments I extend compassion and tenderness to myself

for the times I nurture the world around me

for quiet stillness

for peace

for light

for life

for grace

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I just found your amazing blog, and I love it! Even though you haven't posted in a while, I'm going to sign up as a follower and add you to my blog list so that I come back and read all of your previous posts. Your words are so beautiful and inspirational.

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I have started The Artistic Mothers' Group with some other artsy moms, and we are going to go through the course together and blog about our progress and link to each other.

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[Lindsey Petersen]

Oh, how sad...I believe people do the best they can as human beings and should have no regrets. Regrets just interfere with the future...
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[Megsie]

Hi Michelle~

I keep checking in with you from time to time. I read your blog, but since you have stopped writing, I have begun writing. So, you won't recognize my name or my URL. Sam wrote about Squam and how you two are roomies...just wanted to say that I miss your writing, and I am happy that you are going to Squam--Yay!

I am so jealous!

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It has been over a year and even though I am pleased your blog still exists, I would love to know what is going on in your life. I feel like someone I really enjoyed has dropped off the face of the earth. Do you think you will ever return to blogging?

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Like a few others above, I have come across your blog through a link on another's page and I'm so amazed by the above entry. It resonates with me so strongly. Thank you!

[Kerstin]

Hi Michelle, not sure what made me think of you today, but something did! To me you were one of the people that shaped this whole creative blogging land, and I miss your words and images. I hope the silence is all good and that you are doing well ... Take care, Kerstin

[Wendy]

Any chance you're gearing up for a one-year comeback? We've missed you.

[Jenna]

I am so excited to have found your blog! This poem is beautiful, you are VERY talented!!

[Jen]

Your photos... your words... you.
beauty and courage and light
giving voice to those dark nights of the soul, offering hope & cleansing tears.
I found a pearl when I discovered your blog
& thru the untangling of your wings,
struggle to find the same courage to untangle mine and dream of flight.

[Raine]

Hi Tangled wings

One of your fan's here. Loved your writing but they are so few and so far in between.

Loved your pictures as well. Keep up the blogging.Kinda picked up blogging myself after reading your blog some time ago.

[Sarah ~~Rebel Cat~~]

Where are you beautiful spirit? Have your wings become untangled and now you fly free amongst the stars? I miss your energy here in blogland. Its kind of lonely here without you and your fantastic imagery.

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[Sam]

I just miss you so much. Hope you are well.

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Beautiful.

[Spencer]

My tears go out to those fallen in war and the families left behind with wounds to carry.

Thank you for a great inspirational blog.

[Susi (dragonflydreamer)]

I miss you. I hope you are well and out in the world having wonderful adventures and that your tears cleansed you. Your blog is so raw and real and has touched so many of us. Thank you.

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