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ice covered landscapes
danger hidden by beauty
nature’s paradox
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frozen dreams lie hidden in winter
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crystalline beauty
distracts from lurking danger
waiting to disrupt
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Old musings and photos were recycled.
Into silly six-word stories today.
Your clever response in six words.
Release your creative muse to play.
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#SixWordStories
writing to freedom 
My favorite: ice cased berries beckon.
Thanks Brad for brain stimulation today
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It takes a while some mornings!
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A slow awakening to gratitude unfolds.
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Yummy treats lie hidden in ice! 😍
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How cleverly you have woven those words dear Brad… and like the ice captivating the living essence in those frozen time capsules… Your words too echo those crystallised dreams of frozen beauty….
Lovely post Brad ❤
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Thank you Sue. 💕 It was a sparkling fairyland.
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Love those sparkling days 🙂
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Yay! ❄🤸♀️
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Frozen plant photos make me chilly.
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Fun friend’s response makes me smile.
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Icy tentacles bring a wintry shiver.
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Stirs an inner warmth to glow.
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Ice melts to foraging birds delight
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Signaling the return of spring buds.
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Love bombs await Spring’s awakening kiss.😘
Love these photos and word plays!🤸♀️
Thanks for being our creative muse ✨️
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Creative word play sparks much joy! 😋
Gratitude for friends who play today. 🤸♀️
Awakens shared joy and heartfelt love. 💕
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I love the simple yet stirring images these haiku evoke, especially the contrast in the opening poem. ❤
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Thank you Layla. Ice creates much beauty to appreciate. 😍
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Beautiful. So much better than their namesake.
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Ha, ha Tim. Poor ice capades past their prime.
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I never like them. But I like the beauty of ice on things.
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Yes, I prefer traditional ice skating.
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I like traditional figure skating.
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Great pictures. I don’t like icy days, but the ice on your photos gives them a special touch. Your poetic commentary is lovely too.
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Thank you Anneli. I understand. Icy days are pretty and dangerous.
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So love your icicle play today
Brings me feelings of wondrous joy
As I imagine magical transformations happening
Underneath the layer of crystalline beauty
Thankyou Brad for your fun musings
Sending love across land & sea
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Clearly, Barbara’s muse had some fun.
Creative word play to bring joy.
Makes my heart happy this day.
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Serve it up in a cup. 🧊🥶
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Clever words to make me smile. 😋
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Yay! 😁
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I love them all Brad delivered so poetically Brad! ❣️
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Thank you Cindy. I’m glad you enjoyed my six word play! 😊
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Nature’s beauty trapped in icy prison.
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Brings bitter cold and frozen dreams.
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To remind us of warmer days.
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This is so stunning and creative on so many levels!
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Thank you Cindy!
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The last picture was awesome Brad. In short story I would say ice candy in all her red rubies. Wonderful post 😊😊😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Thank you Kamal. I’m glad you enjoyed my silly post and red rubies. 😊
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Yes Brad it was fun reading your post. I too added six lines. 😊😊😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Beauty encased in ice, nature’s enchantment. ❤
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Encased in ice, waiting for spring. 😊
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That was such a fun post.
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Fun moments to play with words.
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I could keep this going forever
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Overly ambitious response creates blogging overload.
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Ha ha ha. Okay, I’m done.
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😋
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Your photos and poems are so lovely, Brad.
Nature’s artistry shines in all forms. 🥰
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Thank you Lauren. Ice covered leaves bring spring miacles.
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You’re welcome, Brad…
Spring miracles make the heart sing.
(I skipped the ice and focused on miracles. 🙂
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Rose colored glasses create happy moments. 😊
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Sublime crystal beauty lifts one’s spirits
Better watch out, do not skid
Squashing nature’s unrivalled gift to us
Thanking you Brad for uplifting post!
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Wonderfully creative response from my friend
stirs a happy smile from me
tiny bubbles dance in my heart
as gratitude settles to my core
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I love the photos and your six-word poems. Nice!
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Thank you Susie. I had fun!
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Hi Brad,
Gorgeous pictures and poem!
I am not sure if I have commented before. I am also not sure this comment will go through… it has been hit and miss.
Wishing you a blessed weekend!
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Thank you Ana. I’m glad you enjoyed my photos and six word fun. Happy weekend!
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Very beautiful, Brad. I assume its beauty in death though as I imagine the flowers don’t recover.
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Yes Robbie. The flowers and buds die, after moments of beauty.
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I thought so, thanks Brad.
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Yes Even me too dear🤗 👍
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‘Evergreen dreams frozen in time’- wow! The caption is perfect got the picture. Lovely,Brad.
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Thank you Smitha. I’ve been enjoying writing poetry again.
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That’s wonderful, Brad. Poetry seems to have abandoned me.
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I hope your muse returns. 😊
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Amen to that🙂
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Ice Crystals Accenting Natures Natural Beauty….best I could come up with quickly! Awesome captures!
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Thank you for playing along Kirt!
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🎈💛
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😊
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Thought provoking poem. Would you want this to be submitted to communalflow.com it is a Community Magazine and many writers write guest posts. Send us an email to hello@communalflow.com with your short bio and the article.
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Thank you. I’ll consider your offer.
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More poetic photos from you, and this time your poetry reveals one of my most electrifying thoughts about nature: “danger hidden by beauty nature’s paradox” ~ such a great read. It is this power of nature that shines, true crystalline beauty enhancing the danger… and excitement.
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Thank you for the kind words Randall. I’m glad you can relate the paradoxes of nature. And her endless beauty and mystery!
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The paradoxes of nature are fascinating ~ when storms come in, I get very excited and love the feel of electricity in the air. While I do understand the worry and fear many of my friends have with such powers of nature, I quietly stayed awed by what it can bring. 🙂
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Agreed. We can be carefully aware and awed during such moments. 😋
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You have done it again my friend (6)
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Thank you Ka. 😊
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Frozen in time; preserved by nature
6 words 😉
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playful poem captured the theme perfectly 😊
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Amazing and so awesome post it dear friend💕🤗👍😊🥂
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Welcome Yaksh and thanks for all the likes and kind comment.
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It’s my pleasure dear💕
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Have a good day dear💕🤗
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Oh, gosh, six is not enough.
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Clever comments bring me happy smiles.
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Icy drops promise us linger time.
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😍
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I love how the ice holds the light.
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Thanks JoAnna. Me too!
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Wow these are amazing photographs!
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Thank you. 🙏
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