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Anne Richardson
August 8, 2016

"Work"-a new poem offering

Anne Richardson
August 8, 2016
Photo taken at a Portland Women Writers day retreat at TreeSong Nature and Awareness Retreat Centerhttps://treesongnatureawareness.org/

Photo taken at a Portland Women Writers day retreat at TreeSong Nature and Awareness Retreat Center

https://treesongnatureawareness.org/

This poem is a reflection on what is might be considered "work" in this world, whether it be the work of a wildflower, a bee, the dying, one being born, etc. What are you noticing this day as you go about your "work?"

Tagged: poems, work, nature, dying, birth

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Anne Richardson, M.A. is a Board Certified Chaplain, Certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator, Certified Spiritual Director and poet.  Read more...


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