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Friday, March 18, 2011

Hope for Japan

There is grace in this land,
hope is rising from the ashes.
Woven in their fabric is strength,
open hearts extend kindness to strangers.
In a coastal town a miracle,
a baby girl was swept away.
Her cries were heard by rescuers,
sounds of joy, sounds of courage.
Her parents grateful, their spirit hopeful.
Grace will lead them to tomorrow,
a better day awaits gentle souls.
The sun will smile at them ,
the flowers will bloom once again.
A new day, a new life.
Faith will heal, love will  survive.
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34 comments:

  1. KristiMarch 18, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Love that you focused on a rescue! It gives me hope (no pun intended).
    "Grace will lead them tomorrow"....beautiful.
    Be blessed~
    Kristi

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  2. Molly @ Postcards from a Peaceful DivorceMarch 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I agree with Kristi. I saw a very touching photo of a man who was reunited with his dog, tears of joy streaming down his face. The flowers WILL bloom again. I love your attitude.

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  3. TessaMarch 18, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful!
    Despair is almost always followed by hope, how else can we survive?
    All stepping stones to a higher purpose.
    Loving your posts, lady!
    xox

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  4. SaraMarch 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    "Woven in their fabric is strength" - We too often forget that hope and strength comes form within!

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  5. Kelly MillerMarch 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Thank you for sharing this moment of grace and joy amidst destruction. Focusing on these moments help us remember that all is not lost.

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  6. CynthiaMarch 18, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful poetry! I love the flow of your words. Ayala, you are this week's winner of the tiny journal set. Email me and let me know where you would like me to send it: prayernotesbycynthia@gmail.com.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    The sun will smile at them ,
    the flowers will bloom once again.
    Indeed. Oh, in very deed.

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  8. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMarch 18, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    love this,
    when one door closes, another door opens.
    love your blog.


    Here is My Entry, Thanks for reading!

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  9. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Thank you, Kristi . Blessings to you too.

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  10. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Thank you,Molly. So many uplifting stories....it gives us hope.

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  11. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Tessa, thank you xox

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  12. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Sara, strength comes from within and it amazes me every day the strength that they show in these tragic times.

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  13. melissaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    A miraculous rescue, glimmers of hope!

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  14. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Thank you,Kelly. A nation that feels like one, I admire them.

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  15. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Thank you,Cynthia. What a nice thing to say, I feel humbled.

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  16. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Brook,the sun will smile again :)

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  17. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Thank you Jingle. So nice to meet you .

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  18. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Melissa, thank you for hosting this. Glimmers of hope are so much.

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  19. BelindaMarch 18, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    A welcome affirmation in times of uncertainty and grief.

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  20. Brian MillerMarch 18, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    yes they will...thanks for a hope filled response to the tragic events...i think as we come together we can see beyond this...

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  21. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Thank you, Belinda.

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  22. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    They will, Brian. They will!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Indeed Ayala. The sun will shine.

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  24. ayalaMarch 18, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I believe it will, Christine.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Lovely, Ayala. I like that you focus on the renewal of life. It is what gives us hope!

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  26. Expat BarbieMarch 20, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT! Thank you for helping us see the possibility in what can be :)

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  27. ayalaMarch 20, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Thank you, Mel. I am thinking about renewal and new birth to Japan.

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  28. ayalaMarch 20, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Thank you, Sarah. I wish for that possibility for them. I am so moved by the stories coming out of Japan. They are amazing people.

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  29. Brian MillerMarch 20, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    happy sunday!

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  30. ayalaMarch 20, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Happy Sunday,Brian :-)

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  31. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    love your blog, keep your talent flowing..
    join us today, share 1 to 3 poems as first time participant, welcome and have fun.

    signed in to follow you, welcome follow us and join us for fun.

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  32. ayalaMarch 21, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Thank you,Jingle Poetry. :-)

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  33. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Beautiful. That's very encouraging about the little girl too. We all need a bit of grace in our lives.

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  34. ayalaMarch 22, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Thank you, Jennie.

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