24 thoughts on “Hopeful”

1. Sabiscuit February 13, 2016 at 3:08 am

   You’re so sweet to do this. I love it!!! Thank you, Melissa. Valentine hugs to you. xo

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:45 am

      You’re welcome!

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2. Jim Stewart February 13, 2016 at 5:03 am

   May every day be Valentine’s Day.

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:50 am

      Not sure I could handle all that heart-shaped sugar and chocolate! In second thoughts, maybe I could.

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3. Argus February 13, 2016 at 6:30 am

   Poor bench~! It may be in for a long wait … a bit of a thaw point, I imagine 🙂

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:49 am

      Ha! good one. You’re right about the wait. The day after I took this it was -18F with windchill of -42F.

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      1. Argus February 19, 2016 at 3:42 am

         Wow! Boom boom, and brrrrrrrrr … ! 🙂
4. Argus February 13, 2016 at 6:31 am

   And that is one lovely shot. Boom boom~!

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:46 am

      Thanks for saying so, numb fingers aside.

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5. Murtagh's Meadow February 13, 2016 at 9:38 am

   Beautifully simple and lovely photos. Have a lovely Valentines’ day.

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:51 am

      Thanks for your kind words, Karina. Hope your Valentine’s day was special.

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6. Sally February 13, 2016 at 9:54 am

   XOX MUM.

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:51 am

      Love to you too!

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7. aranislandgirl February 14, 2016 at 12:13 am

   Enjoy the special day of love. Sweet poem and photos. Xx

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:52 am

      Many thanks!

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      1. aranislandgirl February 20, 2016 at 12:31 am

         🙂
8. teacupsandtyrants February 15, 2016 at 1:11 am

   That photo is breathtaking! It catches the image perfectly, Thank you.

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:53 am

      Thanks for saying so, Adele.

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9. Curt Mekemson February 15, 2016 at 7:02 pm

   Loved the lonely bench, just waiting. –Curt

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:54 am

      Yes, it did kind of beg for a small verse. Glad you liked it, Curt.

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10. Carol A. Hand February 16, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    Beautiful thoughts and images 🙂

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    1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:55 am

       Thank you, Carol. Sometimes nature gives us those wonderful little gifts. We just have to keep our eyes and minds open.

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11. BERNICE GENDELMAN February 18, 2016 at 1:55 am

    Melissa:

    Lovely thoughts!

    Bernice

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    1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:55 am

       Thanks so much, Bernice.

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