If I Need (Poem) by Leanne Dyck

Inspired by Tamara Levitt’s Daily Calm Meditation. I have anxiety and have greatly benefited from these daily sessions.

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If I Need

I am enough.

I am whole.

If I need love,

I give myself love.

If I need acceptance,

I give myself acceptance.

I give to others

the gift of my completeness.

Written in February 2026.

And just because I found this while out walking with my dog.

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Bouquet

He pulled the fuzzy-headed weeds

one by one by one

from the soil.

He wrapped his chubby little hand

around the bundle

of stems.

With a smile,

he presented the dandelions

to his mother.

She filled a vase

with them,

treasuring them

as flowers.

Dandelions: The Good and the Bad by Tracey Etwell

On Mayne Island

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Mayne Island's shiny new dock.

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The best news about the shiny new dock: the ferry schedule is back to normal. So the first sailing has been moved back to 7:10 am—from 6:40 am. This is really good news, especially with regard to these next week, as I'll be on the ferry a lot.

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Writing Lessons (poem) by Leanne Dyck

This poem is titled 'Writing Lessons.' I'm not extremely happy with the title. I'd rather

 something like, 'This is what I learnt about writing. It's what works for me. It's what I want

 to remember. It may work for you too. Or it may not.' 'Writing Lessons' is just shorter. 

Abby demonstrating the correct method for drinking from a pond.
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Writing Lessons

In order to grow
As a writer,
You need to be courageous
Enough to try something new

You need to be brave
Enough to risk 
the possibility of failure.

You have to realize that not everything
That flows from your pen
Will be gold—
And still have fun.

Have fun writing.
It makes everything easier.

written in February 2026.

On Mayne Island

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