Diversity
by Bette A. Stevens
Splendor of countless pigments
In gardens they combine
Echoing grandiose harmony
Serenity you’ll find
And so it is with people
Of every thought and hue
Diversity’s resplendency
Reflecting me and you
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Absolutely perfect. XOXO
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Thanks so much, Pamela! ❤ Wishing you an absolutely perfect day… xo
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That is so beautiful.
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Thanks so much for your lovely comment. May your week be filled with wonders! 🙂 xo
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Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often.
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In your very typical erudite way you have answered the President’s question as to why…..
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Thanks so very much for your thoughtful comment, Bernadette. Let’s hope and pray that the President might get the message and take it into his heart. Love is what life should be about… ❤ Blessings and love to you every day! xo
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Thanks for taking the time to post this at the Senior Salon Bette.
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HI, Bernadette. Thanks for hosting Senior Salon’s linkup and for stopping by for a visit, my friend. Have a beautiful week! 🙂 xo
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Thank you so much Bette.
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Oh that was marvelous, Bette. And resplendency is a fabulous word! Hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan! 🙂 Hugs and wishes that your week may be filled with wonders… 🙂
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Hello Bette,
Enjoyed your Diversity poem! Yes, it does take all kinds, just like a garden! 🙂 And it takes much patience and tolerance to deal with the garden! :-)) But then that’s what makes life so much fun, doesn’t it?
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It sure does, Mary! Fun and interesting. 🙂 xo
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Bette, this is such a lovely poem and photo and a crucial message to remember in these times. ❤
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Thank you, Carol. The natural world has huge lessons for all of us to learn and share. Have a great day, my friend! xo
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Hi, Madelyn. Thanks for taking the leap and adding to the ‘Diversity” conversation. I’m with you–it does take a village and I’m glad to see we’re up to the task, neighbor! xo
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Jumped over from the Senior Salon
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Good one – and short enough to memorize and recite. Huge on diversity and aching for Spring’s arrival, I absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to transform a world!”
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This is lovely, Bette. A meaningful way to address diversity.
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Thank you, Eugenia. Sending loving thoughts your way! ) xo
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😉
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This poem highlights the issues of today perfectly. A lovely comparative.
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Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Robbie. 🙂
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How beautiful, Bette! It makes me all goose-bump-ely. 😀 Mega hugs.
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So glad you stopped by and enjoyed the poem, Teagan. Sending mega hugs right back to you! ❤ xo
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Beautiful poem which reminds us how important diversity is… The spice of life, as the saying goes. 😀 Sending love & wishing you a happy spring! 😀
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Thanks so much for stopping by to add your thoughts, Aquileana. Diversity is, indeed, the spice of life–making the whole world a better place. Sending lots of love and warm wishes your way! 🙂 ❤
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Lovely poem, Bette!
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Thanks, Christy! 🙂
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Wonderful poem. I like how you showed the beauty of diversity by showing the beauty of diversity in nature,
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Thank you, Bernadette! Nature’s lessons for humanity are infinite… May your day be filled with wonders, my friend. 🙂 xo
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A lovely and meaningful poem, Bette. Have a wonderful week. Hugs.
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Thanks, Michelle! Sending lots of love your way… 🙂 ❤
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Your poem says it all, Bette. And it applies to every facet of our lives. My favorite word is eclectic! 🙂
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Eclectic–I love that word too! And, it fits perfectly into concept of diversity at all levels! (y) 🙂
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Reblogged this on Mary Clark, Writer.
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Thanks so much for the reblog, Mary! 🙂 ❤
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Bette, this poem is not just lovely but has a depth beneath it’s beauty which teaches us all a lesson. The picture further enhances it brilliance.
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Ever thanks, Micki! Your lovely comment made my day… 🙂 ❤
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Jumped over from the Senior Salon
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What a lovely poem with an important message – especially now. I pray that these thoughts will fly to the hearts of ALL of those in charge of setting American policy.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to educate a world!”
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Amen, Madelyn! Thanks so much for jumping over and joining in on the conversation. Blessings. xo
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You are most welcome, Bette, and blessing to you as well.
xx, mgh
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Bette, a poignant poem, especially so in today’s world and wonderfully written. I love how you have picked up on nature’s diversity and taken this one step further to humans and celebrating our vast and wonderful diversity. May the harmony of the natural world echo down to us people!
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Thanks so much for your encouraging words, Annika. Nature has so much to tell us about ourselves. Blessings and love, my friend! 🙂 ❤
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A beautiful poem Bette. Thank you.
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Thank you, Brigid. xo
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Lovely Bette. What a great sentiment to share – diversity is definitely resplendent and we need to appreciate it more.
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Thank you, Norah. Blessings and love! ❤
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Wonderful poem, Bette. I love the metaphor of the garden and how variety makes the whole even lovelier. 🙂
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Beautiful Bette. Well done. xo
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Hi, Pat. Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit. So glad you enjoyed “Diversity.” Cheers for its radiant resplendency, dear friend! xo
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Poetry that resonates in the soul. This is just lovely, Bette!
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Thank you, Mae. Nature sure does that for me. Blessings! 🙂 ❤
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Just lovely, Bette!
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Thank you, John! xo
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Beautiful expression. Nature and human are a bit alike.
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Thank you! I’m with you–nature’s metaphors abound. Have a wonderful day! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Upward Bound.
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Thanks so much for stopping by and for featuring “Diversity” on your blog, Marie. Blessings & love! 🙂 ❤
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Beautiful, Bette! 😉👍
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Felicia. Have a beautiful day, my friend! xo
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You’re welcome, Bette. You too! 😉
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Beautiful words! What a lovely idea and the perfect time to espouse it Bette. Mother Nature conveys subtle messages of diversity and harmony yet mankind chooses to impose their own…living in consonance with each other is the only choice of modern times. May this splendor spread across the globe!
Thanks for highlighting the cry of the day. Stay blessed.
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I’m with you, Balroop! Nature’s lessons abound..may we continue to listen carefully and share the bountiful blessings, my friend. Thanks so much for stopping by…for caring and sharing! Blessings and love to you and yours. 🙂 ❤
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Annette! xo
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