Every so often, Abbey of the Arts hosts a poetry invitation. She posts a picture and a theme and invites anyone to respond with poems, reflections, prose. Check the icon for more info. Read my submission below.~ Note: I've chosen another picture, rather than use the picture Christine provided in her 35th poetry invitation. ~
Broken dreams of my ego
lay strewn at her feet ~
heaps of salt in the desert.
This means challenging my self to compassionate, encouraging, genuine and hostile-free exchanges. It also means contemplating my reaction to the thoughts, feelings and expressions of others, prior to acting upon them. 
