“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Haiku inspired by the above quote:
when Goliath shouted
David wrote on three pebbles―
‘I-am-confident’
Quote + Haiku (111021)
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perfect for this quote, Suzette 🙂
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Thank you David! Blessings and peace to you.
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Profound.
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Glad it resonates with you Sadje. Have a beautiful day. Cheers.
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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🙂
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A beautiful post. I liked haiku and quote, inspiring ones 👌👌
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My pleasure Kaushal. Thank you for your kind words. Blessings🙂
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You’re welcome 🙏
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Such a bad connection day through the towers of my mobile service provider during loadshedding shedding.
The spine struck a nerve
It’s a striking reality and metaphor for a nerve of steel and spiritual backbone.
You really graced those stones
With your engraving
♡I am confident♡
Powerful
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I am sorry to hear of the connectivity troubles.
So glad you like the inspiring words of Mr. Emerson. Thank you!
Blessings to your day. Cheers.
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Yes, thank you. It will linger and we find our ways around it.
Both were strong messages for my mind and soul.
I embrace the blessings.
Same to you.
Cheers.
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Thank you.
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You are welcome.
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😊
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👍😎
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thank you!
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Enough said, beautiful!
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Thank you. Blessings to you.
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Great quote and clever connection!
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Thank you Michele. Blessings to you.
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Wow, Suzette, this is a masterpiece. I’m serious. This is one of the most lovely haikus I’ve read. Wonderful.
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Awww…thank you my friend. That means alot. Blessings to you for your always spectacular support Jeff.
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You’re most welcome, Suzette. Always. Reading you is a real treat. ☺️
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Thank you! The feeling is mutual Jeff. Thank you!
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Amen! David walked confidently toward Goliath. The Lord was right there with him.
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Yes, Amen! You are correct.
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