by Irina Dimitric
Member since:
September 7, 2011

Let's Count Our Blessings - Haiku

June 08, 2012 01:20 AM UTC
views: 0 | 19 people recommend this | comments: 41

Let's count our blessings! 

 

No more young and strong

Many dreams forever gone

Yet, it could be worse

 

 

 

 

 

Sasha and I many years ago

 

Dear Gather Friends,

 

The time has come for me to take a little holiday away from Gather for a while. I need all my energy to deal with some issues that have arisen for both my husband and me regarding our health and our living arrangements. I may pop in occasionally, and click on “recommend” here and there because to sign out could result in severe withdrawal symptoms!!!

 

I wish to thank you all for your warm friendship and encouraging feedback – you have been tremendous teachers. I have greatly enjoyed reading your posts and viewing your photos and am looking forward to being back as soon as circumstances permit me to do so. 

 

Blessings to you all!  

 

© irina dimitric 8 June 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments: 41

Kathryn Flynn Jun 8, 2012, 1:46am UTC
Oh my, Irina. This is so sudden... so worrisome.. I do hope everything is going to be alright....

We will think of you often and hope that you return to us again soon.
René Allen Jun 8, 2012, 9:41am UTC
Praying for you and your Family Irina, and from all of us in Artistic Minds®, WE wish you the best and we look forward to hearing your updates.

SEE you back soon!

Love,
Rene
Irina Dimitric Jun 8, 2012, 6:50pm UTC
Thank you so much, Kathryn and Rene, for your kind words and prayers.
Doug Westberg Jun 8, 2012, 2:02am UTC
Blessings to you! Check in once in awhile!
Irina Dimitric Jun 8, 2012, 6:52pm UTC
Thank you, Doug. I will check in from time to time.
Bernard C. Jun 8, 2012, 3:01am UTC
Hope things improve for you soon - best of luck with everything - take good care of yourself :-))

Thanks for sharing and submitting to
The Surreal Circus.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Jun 8, 2012, 12:13pm UTC
Now featured.
Irina Dimitric Jun 8, 2012, 6:56pm UTC
Thank you so much, Bernard, for the good wishes.

The feature is an honour. Thank you ever so much, Carol.
Vj McMullan Jun 8, 2012, 3:03am UTC
Will miss your niceness. Hope all turns out okay.
Irina Dimitric Jun 8, 2012, 6:58pm UTC
How nice of you to say so. Thank you for your kind words, Carol.
Kevin E. Jun 8, 2012, 4:32am UTC
You will be deeply missed my friend. Thank you for all the talented writing that you shared with us. I hope that whatever the challenges you are facing will be quickly remedied.

Respectfully,
Kevin Ewing
Irina Dimitric Jun 8, 2012, 7:00pm UTC
I will also miss you all. Thank you, Kevin, for your kind words.
Angela H. Jun 8, 2012, 5:22am UTC
I sure hope everything will work out in your favor. My thoughts and prayers with you and yours.
Irina Dimitric Jun 8, 2012, 7:01pm UTC
Thank you so much, Angela, for your kind thoughts and prayers.
Anne Marie Delfini Jun 8, 2012, 6:06am UTC
What a lovely photo , Irina! You are both so beautiful ! and your haiku is perfect . Despite your hardships , you are still so positive ! True , Irina it could be worse but I am sure that everything will be fine. Hope to read you soon, sweet Irina.
Irina Dimitric Jun 8, 2012, 7:11pm UTC
I'm glad you like my haiku. I learnt long ago that counting my blessings is the best remedy against despair. Thank you so much, Annie, for your encouragement and support.
JOHN BECK Jun 8, 2012, 7:25am UTC
Take your time and do what needs to be done, Irina. I'll be watching for your return to Gather, and meanwhile wish for the best for you and Sasha.
Irina Dimitric Jun 8, 2012, 7:14pm UTC
Thank you so much, John, for your kind words and support.
Diane Huizenga Jun 8, 2012, 11:13am UTC
see you when you return, hope you can get all your issues resolved
Irina Dimitric Jun 8, 2012, 7:17pm UTC
I hope so too, Diane. Thank you for caring.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Jun 8, 2012, 12:13pm UTC
Take care of yourself and come back when you can. I hope all is well in your world.
Irina Dimitric Jun 8, 2012, 7:18pm UTC
Thank you, Carol, for your kind words.
Len Maxwell Jun 8, 2012, 12:36pm UTC
It's a real pain when that silly "life" thing interferes with our Gathering, but it happens to all of us. You take care of what you have to and we'll be here for you whenever you can check in.

Thank you for what time you've given us. Now featured on The Triple Name Club.
Irina Dimitric Jun 10, 2012, 10:11pm UTC
Yes, that silly "life" thing can spoil many lovely plans, but that's the way it is, life is a rollercoaster of ups and downs.

Thank you so much for the feature, Len. I'm truly honoured.
Ann Marcaida Jun 8, 2012, 1:01pm UTC
I will miss you and your beautiful words. Metta.
Irina Dimitric Jun 10, 2012, 10:11pm UTC
Thank you for your kind words, Ann.
Pam Brittain Jun 8, 2012, 2:20pm UTC
Blessings to you, Irina. Your health is the most important. Please take care of yourself.
Irina Dimitric Jun 10, 2012, 10:12pm UTC
Tank you, Pam, for your kind words.
stephen berwaldt Jun 8, 2012, 6:25pm UTC
true friends are friends for life they say
we all face trials along the way
through time and chance
dire circumstance
called away our hearts still sense
your own heart's beating reticence
while you're gone, please know
you'll be sore missed
true friends are bound to feel like this
do what you must
tis family first
through thick and thin
the best and worst
we'll wait right here for your return
to read you words again we'll yearn
please take your leave
we'll save your place
til blessed once more
by your smiling face

We will be here...waiting...

Thank you submitting to Gathers Luminous Writers and Artists. Now Featured.
Irina Dimitric Jun 10, 2012, 10:24pm UTC
Oh, what a lovely poem! I do feel a have true friends on Gather and although we've never met in the flesh, we've met through our thoughts expressed in our poetry and writing. I am truly honoured, Stephen, you wrote these beautiful lines for me.

Thank you so much for the feature. Much appreciated.
Alice G. Jun 8, 2012, 6:35pm UTC
Irina, you will be so missed. I will pray for you both. If possible do update us. We will all be looking forward to having you back as soon as possible. Both of you take care-God bless you dear friend.
Irina Dimitric Jun 10, 2012, 10:27pm UTC
Alice, thank you so much for your kind words. I will keep you updated. God bless you too.
mary v. Jun 8, 2012, 8:49pm UTC
You will be missed. Nice little poem, good luck Irina. : )
Irina Dimitric Jun 10, 2012, 10:29pm UTC
Thank you, Mary, for the good wishes. I'll miss everyone, too.
Clifford N. Jun 8, 2012, 11:39pm UTC
Wishing for you a soon and positive resolution to your difficulties. Talents like yours were meant to be shared and will be missed here on Gather.

Know that others do care.
Irina Dimitric Jun 10, 2012, 10:32pm UTC
Thank you, Clifford, for your kind words and good wishes. I do intend to be back when things settle down.
Cynthia C. Jun 9, 2012, 8:13am UTC
Thank you for sharing with Sadies Points
Irina Dimitric Jun 10, 2012, 10:33pm UTC
My pleasure, Cynthia.
Mustafa Demiri Jun 16, 2012, 9:44pm UTC
Blessings to you both and I know that the love and the goodness within you will carry you both through it all... the harbours that shelter us from the tempests of this life are found in the company of those we love... Be well, my dear.
Irina Dimitric Jul 6, 2012, 1:31am UTC
Thank you, Mustafa, for your kind words. I appreciate it very much.

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