Civility
Thank you to my mother-in-law, Lynn Burke for sharing this lovely photo of her bonsai tree.
Bonsai is a Japanese art form using trees grown in containers. Buddhist monks viewed bonsai trees as a symbol of harmony, peace, and balance.
“Civility”
Caring about our
Interactions and
Valuing the
Idea of
Language that’s uplifting and
Inspiring; thereby, bringing us
Together—instead of diminishing our humanity with
Yet, another base comment.
~Tonya R. Hengerer
Categories: Acrostic Poem
fourth generation farmgirl 
Beautiful Tonya!
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Thank you, Ritu. 🌻
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I love Bonsai trees and have tried on two different occasions to “grow” them but I’ve never had much luck. I guess I don’t have the touch..:) This one is a beauty. Thanks for sharing. It makes me want to try again.
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I’ve never tried to grow them, but my mother-in-law enjoys it. You should definitely try again. Maybe the third time will be the charm. 🙂
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Maybe..:)
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😊
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Excellent message for the time.
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Thank you, Judy. 🌻
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Just. So. Beautiful 🙏🏼
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I believe we are all much better than the rhetoric. Thank you for your kind words, Osyth. 💛
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This is gorgeous!
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You are kind, Shivangi. Thank you. 🙂 xo
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So much truth in that Tonya! Lovely little tree, too.
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Thanks so much, Kathryn. 🙂
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Beautifully said. 🙂
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Thank you for your generous comment, Ronit. 🙂
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Loved this, and the beautiful tree.
On Monday, November 14, 2016, fourth generation farmgirl wrote:
> Fourth Generation Farmgirl posted: ” Thank you to my mother-in-law, Lynn > Burke for sharing this lovely photo of her bonsai tree. Bonsai is a > Japanese art form using trees grown in containers. Buddhist monks viewed > bonsai trees as a symbol of harmony, peace, and balance. ” >
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Thank you, Kaky. 🙂
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Perfect poetry, Tonya!
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Thank you, Christina. 🙂
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Lovely bonsai and thoughts.
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Thanks very much. 🙂
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Lovely tree and poem.
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Thank you, Garfield! 😊
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This was a beautiful post and it does seem we need more civility, Tonya. Hugs xo
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Many thanks for your kind comment, Robin. 💛
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