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29 Feb 2012

Small Victory Won

Linking to -
Sensational Haiku Wednesday
Prompt - fortitude

stairs lead to the beach
confidence high, stepping down
a simple descent

 ascent difficult
 grasping the handrail tightly
fall, more times than not

wavering often
labouring to reach the top
small victory won

Text and photo © by Karen @ Something Written/Pixel Posts
 
The average person reading this, may not quite get it. What does going up and down a set of simple stairs have to do with fortitude? Everything, for anyone disabled by chronic disease...in my case -Multiple Sclerosis.

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20 comments:

  1. Those steps look quite a challenge. Enjoyed the haiku.

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  2. treading sand takes great fortitude!
    nice haiku set =)

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  3. You described the experience perfectly.
    Judy

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  4. Well said, without saying it.
    Terrific Job My Friend...G

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  5. No need for the disclaimer, I got it. :) Actually, you could compare this scenario to about any aspect of life that is difficult and challenging.

    I like the photo and the haiku.

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  6. Very appropriate haiku with fitting photo!

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  7. Awesome photo ~ great haiku ~ very appealing visual as Northeast is expecting major winter storm ~namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor) linked w/Haiku Sensational

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  8. Well done, haiku and deed.

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  9. bravery like yours is often invisible, thanks for helping us to better see how difficult simple things can be to others *hugggs*

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  10. Reminds me of the steps to the beach at my gramma's shore house when I was a kid

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  11. No, not a small victory. A huge achievemnet.

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  12. Great! Now Im longing for the Pinery.

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  13. Wonderful, inspirational haiku!
    With my limited knowledge of MS (the emphasis on "limited"), I cannot even begin to imagine the fortitude required...
    Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Sand, shadows and steps. We all have steps we must climb, in one fashion or another, you capture this well. And those steps look pretty darn steep.

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  15. It is easy to take for granted the simple things in life -- and it can be frustrating for those on the end of having difficulty traversing once simple tasks. Well done! Blessings to you ~~

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  16. YES!
    You've managed again, Karen, to take your truth and turn it into not only a bit of written art, but also a lesson for all. So well done!

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  17. Well done; haiku, photo and physical effort! Hoping for many small victories :-)

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