far from the cares
of everyday life
away from the sorrows
away from the strife
sitting together
on a distant shore
watching the tide
washing in
washing out
as the sun descends
and the stars appear
breathing in
breathing out
being mindful
just being
Image credit: Yulia Matvienko
A quadrille, written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #92 photo prompt.
The image shows two lego mini-figures sitting on pavement. Batman has an ice cone and Superman has an ice lolly!
luna's on line 
this made me smile…. superheroes’ on break
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Everyone needs a little holiday, don’t they!
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Yes Chris😊😊
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Yeah, we all need a time to recharge, especially the superheroes. Thanks Chris for joining in with this lovely poem.
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Great prompt, Sadje! Thank you. 🙂
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Thanks Chris for your continued support
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Always 🥰
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🤩
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Lovely peaceful tone, Chris 🙂
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Thanks, Tom. I needed to write that!
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Reblogged this on Keep it alive and commented:
Reblog; First in this week a lovely poem in response to WDYS # 92, on recharging from Chris Hall. Enjoy
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Thanks for sharing, Sadje! Have a wonderful week. 💐
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It’s my pleasure
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Calming and peaceful!
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Thanks, Cassa!
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What a lovely take, Chris! We all need a break to recharge. 😊
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Thanks, Punam!
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My pleasure.
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Great poem. 😀
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Thank you! 🙂
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Such a good message of taking breaks to be mindful. I feel that sometimes life can be packed with “to do” lists that it’s really important to take breaks like this. And that’s a fun photo to pair with your poem 🙂
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Thanks, Dave! I agree, taking time out is so important. The photo came first, since it’s the writing prompt for the piece… but even superheroes need to take a break!!
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I love “just being.” It’s a wonderful place to be!
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Oh yes, definitely, Liz!
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I think everyone needs that moment of recharge, especially the Caped Crusader. 🙂 Hope you’re well, my friend! xxxxxxxx
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Yes, indeed! All good here, Jean. I hope the same for you and yours? ♥♥♥
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Doin’ okay! Just trying to work out how we’ll be balancing time with the kids out of summer school and now home aaaaaaaaaaall the time…..oooooh goody….
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Gosh, yes! I keep forgetting it’s the summer holidays over there. Sure you’ll win through!
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Yes! And I’ve got a few short pieces brewing, so I’m hoping my time between terms next month gives me a chance to polish those up and maybe, FINALLY, get Middler’s Pride back in the game. Hopefully I’m not over-reaching with all that, but I’d rather reach than walk away. 🙂 How’s your own WIP coming along?
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Sounds good for you to ‘get going’ again. My WIP is going pretty well thanks – almost finished the first draft, then there’s going to be a whole lot of ‘knocking into shape’. Fun times, I think!!
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Ha ha, This is good 🙂
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Thanks, Vignesh!
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Ah… just so! 🙂
Nice and restful, Chris… everyone needs a break! Mindfulness works wonders! 🙂
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Exactly, Tom!
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I enjoyed this poem, Chris. It makes perfect sense after the past few weeks of lockdowns, pandemic and rioting.
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Thanks, Robbie. Yes, we needed this.
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Heroes on a break. Nice take Chris.
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Thanks, Usha!
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You are welcome.
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I guess even the super heroes need to take a break… ice cream on the beach with a peer is better than eating ice cream alone in your cave or fortress of solitude. Sometime you just need a friend who understands the stress of the job!
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Best frenemies, I believe!
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time to groove
and remove
all doubt
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Whatever works best!
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so john lennon. the night all right now~
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Indeed, Chris! Even super heroes need a moment to pause. How lovely this is.
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Exactly, Jeff! Why should they be any different? 🙂 Thank you 🙏
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Indeed! 😊🙏 You’re welcome, Chris.
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That was a sweet take! Even superheroes need some rest.
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Thanks so much, Anisha! 🙂
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I’m recharging just reading this. Sigh…
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What a wonderful way to recharge, Chris. A beautiful poem that makes me want to go to the beach and breathe. 🙂
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It is true life is so busy to daily working and other issues, so get rest and boost yourself. We all are facing different types of challenges and busy to resolve the issues.
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Agreed! Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Ok sir. Thanks
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The last super hero movie I watch was the last Wonder Woman one. Makes one think about what super heroes do to relax 😉
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A lovely hot bath with lots of bubbles perhaps?!!
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I saw a cute comic the other day; nursing home for Super heroes. Superman with a walker was talking to Wonder Woman who was seated (but you couldn’t see on what). Superman says; “New (electric) Scooter?” To which Wonder Woman replied – my children made me give up my (invisible) airplane.”
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Love it, Jules!
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Made me smile, Chris. Glad you took this to a superhero mini break!
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We have to take care of our superheroes or where would be be? I’m pleased it brought a smile to your face, Matthew. 🙂
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When I think of super heroes I think of nurses. They’ve worked so hard during this pandemic.
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Very true, Diana. A huge shout out to all medical staff across the world.
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