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Tony Burkinshaw's avatar

What a lovely tale, Tahir. Full of quiet wisdom and observations.

So often we forget to look down and just be what we really are, holding our world together just because that’s what we do.

Tahir's avatar

Thank you, Tony. I really appreciate your thoughtful words. I think many of us spend so much time looking for where we’re meant to be that we forget to notice the quiet ways we already matter. Sometimes our purpose is not in becoming something else, but in the support, comfort, and strength we give simply by being there.

Tony Burkinshaw's avatar

Well said. ‘…simply by being there’. I like that.

Seajade's avatar

A lovely thoughtful folk tale Tahir…excellently done 🙏💛👌

Tahir's avatar

Thank you so much. I'm delighted the story resonated with you. Your kind words and encouragement truly mean a great deal to me.

Fragments and the Dark's avatar

I really enjoyed this one! So beautiful! 🥰🖤

Tahir's avatar

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Your kind words mean a lot to me.

Storm Whisperer's avatar

Sometimes we spend so long wondering what our purpose is that we never notice the lives we've been quietly holding together all along. Beautiful. 🌿

Tahir's avatar

Thank you so much. I'm really glad you liked it, and I truly appreciate your beautiful reflection.

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

Absolutely beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed this poem.

Tahir's avatar

Thank you so much. I'm delighted you enjoyed it, and I truly appreciate your kind words.