I feel the need to “coddiwomple!”
To be out where autumn’s breath fills my lungs,
where the presence of the Lord is afoot,
where the miracles of nature abound,
where wonder and awe feed my soul,
where I find rhythmic harmony and peace,
where I see visible signs of God’s goodness,
where the simple pleasures of life bring me joy,
where the child I once was rises to the top,
where she laughs and my heart sings
be it in woods, fields, or gardens,
where I feel alive and well!
Indeed it is time to
coddiwomple
again!
To wonder, to know,
To explore, always asking:
What am I?
Who am I?
What will become of me?
Of my knowledge?
Am I squandered on the world?
Cheapening existence through vanity?
How long before I am fit to say, I know this!
Rather than, I think this.
That in itself questions self,
Whether our thought and mind is
Our own knowledge and assurance.
At what point in time do we stop marching?
Pencil upon paper, sight upon colour and light.
A fixation upon what we comprehend
And that, which is incomprehensible.
Are we gambling with the gifts we are given?
Are they gifts?
The ability to question choice, life, the air we breathe;
The sun, the moon, clouds, stars, the earth, wind, rain, height.
Random, our teachers abandon us,
Fending for all we are on our own
‘Tis a lonely path humans follow, trying to fill the void
~Edited excerpt of a poem,
To Wonder, by Lily
“Go in peace. Your journey has the Lord’s approval.” ~Excerpt from Judges 18:6 ✝
**Text above images by Natalie. Images found on Pinterest; collage by Natalie; backgrounds and special effects via iPiccy
Sacred Touches 
Very deep and thought provoking post. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thanks👍😊
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I need to get thee to a coddiwomple…as in ASAP!!!!
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You mean in your direction? 😘
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kind like Shakespeare’s “get thee to a nunnery” …I need to get thee (me is thee) on this purposeful new word of yours journey as it sounds most grand, special and wonderful…unlike getting thee to the nunnery to hide, it will be a journey to wonderment…as it will be out of doors no doubt 🙂
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Oh I see! Here’s to great
Coddiwompling mon ami❣️😘
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Life is always full of questions, isn’t it? And they often leave us hanging in the dark not knowing which way to choose.
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Oh so true Susan‼️❌⭕️
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This post speaks to me on so many levels. First I love the word coddiwomple! It speaks of play, travel, wandering. And the poem by Lily speaks to all the questions I ask myself as I wander through life, hoping that I’m living my purpose and not squandering my life. hugs and blessings Natalie!
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It spoke to me too Brad! And I love coddiwompling for all those same reasons! We are kindred spirits my friend ❣️😘
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I’m glad to know you and share in the wandering. XD
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Same here❣️😘
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