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The light Of The Sun

18 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

The sun's light is quite a thing, It brings warmth and light and everything, It's like a big, bright, burning ball, That keeps us warm and stops our fall.   But sometimes the sun can be a bit much, Especially when it's shining, oh so lush, We squint...

"The Pleasures of Gardening: A Rewarding Hobby for Physical and Mental Health"

18 Apr 2023 2 minute read 3 comments Zainab Fatima

"Gardening is a work of the heart. Its magic is in the skillful blend of science and art." - John Whitman   Gardening is a rewarding and pleasurable hobby that has been enjoyed for centuries. Whether you have a small balcony or a large plot of land,...

With Eyes Still Closed

18 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

With eyes still closed, I start to stir, The morning light begins to blur, But as I stretch and feel the day, My hopes start to rise, in every way.   A sense of purpose, a spark of joy, A feeling that everything will soon deploy, The day ahead, a wor...

Marin

18 Apr 2023 4 minute read 0 comments Diomedes

    Norma It was on the last day of March that I picked Sanita up at the airport, mid-morning. It was a beautiful Spring day. We were in the best of moods seeing each other again and we were in my sports car. My original plan was to drive her back t...

Steve and Consuelo

18 Apr 2023 6 minute read 0 comments Diomedes

  Consuelo four years later, living in Oregon, but not with Steve. “Monday afternoon Marge comes by and gives me a haircut and another party starts with her and her friend Andy joining us. Then dinner at Marge’s with Mart. and Andy, then I to B’s th...

RUNNING ON ICE

18 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Slipping, sliding, falling down On ice I try to run My feet can't find a solid ground It's like I weigh a ton Metaphors, they come to mind As I struggle with this task Trying to move forward, but confined My efforts just don't last Life is like a fro...

Gleefulness

18 Apr 2023 1 minute read 4 comments Rachabel

    A beautiful glee I feel deepA wide smile is drawn on my lipToday is uncommon unlike any time previousA calm morning full of cheerfulness Life suddenly seems glamorousI forget all my misfortunesI see only brightnessCollimating the rising sun gleam...

Duluth Shore

17 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Lake Superior, vast and deep, A natural wonder, for all to keep, Its waters clear, its waves so strong, A place of beauty, where peace belongs.   Duluth, a city by the lake, A place where nature and culture make, A perfect blend, for all to...

THE SLOW ERASURE OF TRANS RIGHTS IN THE UK 😔

17 Apr 2023 4 minute read 0 comments (S)llew la Wulf

  So, today I read this headline and it broke me...as reading the news nowadays tends to tbh... It's all so grim, we are living in truly terrifying times: economically, environmentally, politically but this one has hit home hard, because I know firs...

Monday morning

17 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Monday morning, the start of the week, With bleary eyes and bodies so weak, We drag ourselves out of our beds, And face the day with heavy heads.   The weekend's fun now just a memory, As we face the daily grind with trepidity, Work and scho...