let go

Carpe Diem #1134 beyond control

Sounds simple.  Let go.  Just. Let. Go.  The song from the hit movie, Frozen, has filled the minds and voices of little girls that I meet.  My great niece was barely making complete sentences when she could sing and act out the scene from the movie.  'Let it go!' would be followed by a foot stomp.  Too cute!
chains
binding the dreams
of generations
held together
by my own hands

©  petra domina

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CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI



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  1. Kim M. RussellJanuary 25, 2017 at 2:08 AM

    Yes, although we feel things are beyond our control, our destiny remains in our own hands. Well put, Janice!

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  2. Nicole PottierJanuary 25, 2017 at 2:49 PM

    Really nice !

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  3. JaniceJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:15 PM

    I would share if I could find it . She is a real hoot still! Maybe our first female president if we are still here by then. My main computer with all your sites on it is dead. Sorry I have not visited recently : (

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  4. Adas AlcoveJanuary 28, 2017 at 4:28 AM

    Very well said. My grandson was four when that movie came out. He came to my 50 birthday party and sang that to me in front of a crowed of people. Children are precious.

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    1. JaniceJanuary 29, 2017 at 7:46 PM

      They certainly are wonderful! Joy in a sad landscape at times. Our 15 year old played basketball yesterday as we cheered him. He headed straight for us all up and happy at the end of the game. Sweaty hugs can be good, too.

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  5. TournesolJanuary 28, 2017 at 9:23 PM

    That is so beautiful as well as wise, Janice. I think grandchildren nd great grandchildren are here to remind us on what is important in life.

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  6. purplepeninportland.comJanuary 28, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    Well said, Janice!

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