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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

small stones of gratitude - day 6

thank you
for crying today
*Ranginui -
it meant that
I didn't have to

*Ranginui = Father sky in Māori mythology; in honour of Māori Language Week here in Aotearoa New Zealand, 4 July - 10 July.

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    This is beautiful. I got teary eyed when I read it.

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  2. Kirsten CliffJuly 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Thank you, Aubrie.
    It was a sad day.
    Kirsten x

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  3. Terri L. FrenchJuly 11, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Love this one, Kirsten. Beautiful, touched my heart.

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  4. Kirsten CliffJuly 11, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks so much, Terri.
    It's my favourite so far.
    Kirsten x

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  5. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    You were quite right, Kirsten. Thank you. ~svetlana

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  6. Kirsten CliffJuly 19, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Thank you, Svetlana.
    Kirsten x

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