Close your ears
to that of hate
before it’s too late
and you have learned
this ugly trait.
Join all those
in the Band of Gold
who walk Love bold
and by doing so
Love will grow
as hate abates.
~~~
Macro Photography/Digital Art/ “Band Of Gold” 2016©AmyRose
@www.herladypinkrose.wordpress.com
Gorgeous !
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Thank you, Bernie!!! ❤
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Lovely shot and poem!
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Thank you, Cate!! Have a great weekend!! ❤
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how poetically colorful
flames are cooled
in these comforting words, Amy
offered by you 🙂
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Thank you so much, David. We all need to walk away from hate, an energy that is just too prevalent in today’s world. May you have a Blessed weekend. ❤
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Very mood moving picture!
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Thank you, YellowCable. Have a great weekend. ❤
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Beautiful, Amy. We are snowing here. It’s actually very pretty on the freshly mowed lawn. Enjoy the weekend. 💕
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Thank you, Van. Sunny but very chilly here and all the snow we did have on the ground, now gone. Have a wonderful weekend! ❤
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Mesmerizing image and beautiful poem, Amy! I wish you a wonderful weekend. Hugs ~ Tiny
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Thank you, Tiny!!! SO glad you came here today to view this post!!! I wish you only the best weekend too!!! ❤
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What a beautiful poem Amy! Much love and happy weekend 😀💜
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Oh, thank you so much, Brenda!!! Much Love and you have a happy weekend too!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Wow, I love the heavenly light you have cast on this flower! How do you do it?
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Well, my secret is called digital art and apps. LOL And yes knowing what you are doing helps too. Tee hee ….. ❤
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Even the rhyme pattern points to love and harmony! Perfect!
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Wow, Carol, coming from you that means a lot. I had this “rhythm” in my head with some lines a different tempo. When I put it all together I knew what I wanted to portray I had done. Have a great weekend and thank you so much for your comment!! ❤
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My pleasure and you have a great weekend too!
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This is beautiful and inspiring…Band of Gold, love that!
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Thank you, Hollly!! Hope you are having a truly wonderful weekend!!! ❤
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you too Ay ❤
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excellent
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Thank you!!! Have a glorious weekend!!! ❤
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So true and so beautiful my friend!
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Thank you, Laura!!! Hope you are having a grand weekend!!! ❤
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You’re welcome! Just got back from a walk and listening to an audible book. Nice lazy day. 🙂
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We all need those!! Good for you, Laura, taking care of you! ❤
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Thank you for speaking out against hate, Amy. It seems to be gaining acceptance, and I don’t want to see that happen.
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I know all about the hate, Dan. I will not feed it! And neither will you and hopefully all those that read this and more won’t either. Hate only begets hate. When we persist on focusing and living in Love, hate has nowhere to hook into. I know how sometimes are knee jerk reaction is to retaliate especially when that hate becomes personal. That hurts. I fully admit it. Yet with consistency in our actions based on Love and with an attitude of zero acceptance of hate, hopefully those of us who see this wisdom will band together world wide to defeat hate. This is one of those subjects I could go on and on about. Thank YOU for doing your part, dear freind!!! ❤
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It needs to be a bright bold line, Amy, and we need to be vigilant in our efforts not to cross that line. It’s hard. Harder this year than ever, but so important.
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That I know as well, dear friend. When I turn my eyes in a certain direction, the shock I feel is monumental, and then real fear. But I always pull back, revert my eyes to something that brings gentleness to the forefront. Those of us who have determination high will keep Love alive. I know I will! And I know you will as well!! We are NOT going to fall to hate! ❤ (((HUGS))) ❤
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Stunning photo to go along with the lines of the poem!
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Thank you so much, Neihtn!!! Have a great weekend! ❤
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Shy and bold all at once.
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You”ve Blessed me with your comment. Thank you, Susan. (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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It just came out. ‘m glad.
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Fabulous my sister ❤️
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Thank you, Rita!!! Hope you are having a fun filled weekend! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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I’m in Santa Fe shopping for pottery. I am❤️
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Way cool!!! Wish I was with you! We would have a blast together! I’m cleaning this weekend. 😦
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Well, looks like you’ve gone private again. May I have the password, sis? ❤
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Of course! I moved off of WP to self-host and I’ll send it to you. I’ve got a lot of cleaning up to do.
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Thank you! I wish I had the nerve to move off of WP. Just so much to put up with at times that puts my teeth on edge. As for cleaning up …. Care to join me today? 😉 Not sure what you mean but I am pretty certain I’ll find out. Love you! ❤
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Oh just putting things in categories and none of my photos came over so I have to clean up the spaces and such.
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I’m getting a new laptop for my birthday. That means all my pictures have to be backed up on an external hard drive. And all my bookmarks I have to either eliminate or make note of to transfer to my new laptop. Hubby is getting the laptop I am using now and I am going into a new OS from what I have now. Overwhelmed? Er, a bit. Yet excited too!! I’ve waited a long time for this laptop. THE laptop for photographers. MacBook Pro. GRINNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Yes!!!!
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GRINNING!!!!!
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I love you right back
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❤ (((HUGS))) ❤
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Have you forgotten my password, dear Rita? I’ll be a-waiting. (smile) But first a walk. Ahhhh ….
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What a beautiful image and the words are perfect. There is too much hate!!! When I saw the title ‘Band of Gold’ thought instantly of the song. Showing my age…lol. Have a great weekend my dear friend ❤
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I know exactly the song you speak of so I too am dating myself. Who cares? Hate is truly out of control, and I really HOPE that somehow things turn around. One thing I know for sure is hate begets hate. Yet to be tormented by a bully (for example) one must learn how to stand up, be strong, and say NO! this is wrong. Tough world we live in, dear friend!!! ❤
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It sure is a tough world out there. Glad you remember the song, also. Part of the reason that I love where we live is people tend to respect one another!
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*sigh* Not here, Kathy. Although lately I’ve had the most beautiful encounters with people while walking in my park. Friendly, smiling, willing to talk …. how awesome. So things are changing, my friend! Yahoo!!! ❤
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Hoping that it will change for you and the park sounds good. That was a big surprise for us when we moved up here. Total strangers would talk to us when we were out shopping. Teenagers opening doors without be prompted. Yeah!!!!
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Dearest friend, the HOPE you have given me. Thank you!! People tend to be chilly here, but the cases of sheer delight in the park lately are big signs that things have begun to change. OH FOR THE JOY!!!! ❤
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So happy that it gave you HOPE! You are such a wonderful friend ❤
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DITTO!!!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Amy you have a band of Gold and an Angel walking at your side.. Its there purple next to your heart 🙂 .. Love the daffodil or Narcissus
Enjoy your weekend Amy xxx
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Ah, you saw my photo. (smile) Yes is not that reflection one of the most incredible sights to see? Your description is perfect! May your weekend be glorious!!! Love, Amy ❤
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🙂 Happy Sunday Amy. xxx ❤
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Such beautiful words!! Loved it! 🙂
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Thank you, Alifya. Have a Blessed Sunday! ❤
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Beautiful sentiments, Amy. Well done!
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Thank you, John!! So much! ❤
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Truth’s always so profound. Lovely.
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Thank you ever so kindly!!! Have a Blessed Sunday! ❤
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Lovely shimmering image, Amy. ❤
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Thank you, Eliza. Much Love, Amy ❤
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This subtle beauty and inspiring words touch my heart and soul. TY Amy.
Hugs Ruth
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Bless your Heart, Ruth. Your soft words brought a lump to my throat. Thank you from the bottom of my Heart. Love, Amy ❤
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You’re so right, Amy. “Love will grow as hate abates” 😀
Your photo is wonderful. I love it! ❤
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Aw, Monica, thank you!!! I can always depend on you for your Loving support which means so much to me. Love you! ❤
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Love you, too, Amy ❤
Hugs and kisses
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One of my favorites!
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Thank you, Kimberly!! So happy you enjoyed this!! ❤
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Lovely image / PERFECT sentiment, Amy. Thank you!
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Thank YOU, Laurie!! So good to see you! Hope you and your family have been well. Bless you for stopping by! ❤
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Very beautiful Amy and so very true 😀
Much love ❤ Irene
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Thank you, Irene. ❤
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I love the words Amy! gorgeous photo
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Oh, Lynn, thank you ever so much!!! I’m happy you enjoyed this. My HOPE is that more people start choosing Love over hate. ❤
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yes I hope that too xx
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It is so slow today, Lynn. Where is everybody, I wonder?
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Spring weather?
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It hasn’t been very spring like here. It’s been down right chilly. It finally warmed up today!!! YAY!
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YEA is right! we have had warm temperatures now for a week but rain is coming for a few days.
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It’s raining today, Lynn, but I’ll take it any day over snow. Spring showers bring May flowers. (smile) Yes, I will take the rain!!! ❤
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Oh yes I forgot that saying! So true
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So pretty!
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Thank you, Joey!!! ❤
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The idea of Hate being overwhelmed and overtaken by Love made me smile! Very big smile! 😀
Amy, your sunshine colored daffodil is gorgeous. Hugs!
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Another beautiful post Amy .. And a delightful Daff
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Beautiful words, Amy. ❤
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Awesome …My friend…:-)
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Thank you! ❤ ❤ ❤
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