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Maralet Meyer's avatar

So beautiful Rea, as always 🥰

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you. 🥰

Parker McCoy's avatar

We're definitely all pilgrims. Great poem, Rea.

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Thank you, Parker! True that.

pen n. bolsillo's avatar

happy to be walking alongside you. 🌀

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Thank you, Pen. I feel the same! 💫

Patty Bee's avatar

I love this. And we don't walk together all the time - we weave in and out, and appear when needed, and that's just the best thing ever.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Precisely, Patty. It’s amazing. <3

Mike's avatar

I love this, Rea. It helps me remember those who have walked alongside me this year and helped carry the load.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

That’s a beautiful way of looking at it, Mike. Thank you.

Mark Farley’s wandering’s's avatar

I read, I thought “the reaffirmations of life”

Than you Rea, very powerful.

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Thank you, Mark!

Jen Reich's avatar

I love this quote by Ram Dass, and your expansion on it through your poem. May it be so.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

May it be, Jen. 🙏

Artemisia Writes's avatar

This is wonderful - thank you.

Marjorie Pezzoli's avatar

Glad your words keep crossing my path 💜

Rea de Miranda's avatar

I’m glad you crossed my path, Marjorie. 💙

Adrião Pereira da Cunha's avatar

This poem feels like someone quietly taking your hand and reminding you that life is less a journey alone and more a shared wandering.

The idea of “walking each other home” lands like a truth the heart already knew but needed to hear again.

It honours the people who pass through our lives briefly yet leave marks that never fade.

It cherishes those who steady us when we stumble, offering light when our own flickers.

It doesn’t shy away from the lonely stretches the fires, the darkness, the moments we must face ourselves.

But it also celebrates the breath‑stealing beauty that makes the world feel like a gift rather than a burden.

Earth becomes a companion too, something sacred we’re allowed to marvel at and belong to.

The poem feels like a blessing for every wandering soul, every tired traveller trying to find their way.

Its kindness is gentle, almost whispered, reminding us that compassion is the real map we follow.

And in the end, it leaves a soft truth glowing: we are all just helping one another get home, step by step, heart by heart.

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Thank you for this thoughtful comment, Ardião.

Jane Deegan's avatar

This is so beautiful, Rea!

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Thank you, Jane.

Jane Deegan's avatar

You're welcome!

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

A very loving poem.

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Thank you, Stephanie.

Stephen Drew's avatar

Simply perfect and true, Rea.

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Thank you, Stephen.

Christina Wither's avatar

What a perfect way to end the year with feelings of love and support on life's journey. A great way to lead into the new year thinking of the road ahead for 2026. Best wishes to you and thanks for your inspiring messages.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Tina. I missed you.

Esther Stanway-Williams's avatar

What a beautiful poem…in a world which can feel so divided, it feels like it should be shouted from the rooftops on New Year’s Day, a manifesto for 2026 ❤️🙏

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, my lovely friend! ❤️❤️

Martine 🦋's avatar

And what a journey it is lieve Rea... thankful we walk each other home ✨️🖤

Rea de Miranda's avatar

I’m grateful that you walk with me, lieve Vlinder. 🖤

Martine 🦋's avatar

🙏🏻