Gems 4.21

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Niki Flow

I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

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Gems 4.20

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Niki Flow

I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

Graphic Art by Niki Flow

I hope we have a great weekend. ♡

Gems 4.19

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Niki Flow

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Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

Photo “La Luna” by Niki Flow

When I see the moon

I believe that somewhere you

are seeing it too.

-nf #steelbarsmadeofsmoke iii-

Gems 4.18

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Niki Flow

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Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

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We are photographers,
writers, artists & advocates
serving and connecting
homeless creatives.

Gems 4.17

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Niki Flow

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Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

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What Is Equal?

It is non-existent, that is “What it is”.
There is no such thing as equal.
God dealt the cards and one can only
play the hand which they are dealt, regardless
of the obstacles. Fair or unfair.
The biggest “offenders” feel no shame, they know no guilt.
They embrace only their own bigoted double standards.
Asking someone to resolve problems that they not only perpetuate,
but don’t even acknowledge, is a fruitless waste of your precious breath.
You are either of a mind of equality or you are not.
Few are persuaded to do an about face.
Children of all races, creed and colors are not BORN haters.
THEY ARE TAUGHT.
Those thoughts and beliefs of inequity become their values,
No matter how injurious they may be.

”What Is Equal” Copyright © John Olander 2018.
All rights reserved. Graphic Art by John Olander.
Used with permission. Thank you! ♡

Gems 4.16

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Niki Flow

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Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

Gems 4.16

Big congrats to Johnny O whose poem “Climb Again” was featured on two news stories in Denver last week:

KUSA News, Denver CO: Inside Hard Times Writers Workshop

“Although they’re just words, they are words coming from somewhere unexpected with the hopeful consequence of changing people’s lives for good.”

KUSA News, Denver, CO: Featuring John Olander Jan. 14, 2018 Reading “Climb Again”

“SOUND ON: What would a homeless person write if given the chance? John Olander shared a hard-hitting piece of poetry with us.”

THANK YOU JOHNNY O

Thank you Johnny for allowing us to feature your beautiful poetry since last year on under1000skies. We’re so grateful for our connection and for your friendship. Thank you for contributions to your community and for your kindness and enthusiasm in all our interactions. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. The world needs your voice.

☼ You’re a shining light. ☼

With gratitude and love,

A “Giftivism” Initiative
We are photographers,
writers, artists & advocates
serving and connecting
homeless creatives.

Gems 4.15

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Niki Flow

I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

4.14 1000skies Cord X Peace Train

Original Vid

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Photo and video copyright ©
Cord X 2018. All rights reserved.
Used with permission. Thank you! ♡

-Cord X, quiet the empty

THANK YOU CORD

Thank you Cord for allowing us to feature your beautiful poetry this week on under1000skies. We’re so grateful for our connection and for your friendship. We were really touched by your story on “Quiet the Empty” about the beautiful preemie hats you make with donated yarn. Thank you for contributions to your community and for your kindness in all our interactions. Please call on us if you ever need anything. Please keep writing and making art and taking beautiful photos. The world needs your voice.

☼ You’re a shining light. ☼

With gratitude and love,

A “Giftivism” Initiative
We are photographers,
writers, artists & advocates
serving and connecting
homeless creatives.

Gems 4.14

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Niki Flow

I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

4.14 under1000skies

i neither believe
nor disbelieve
in the multiverse
i just like the idea
that if you can’t explain flour
why should i agree to cake
-Cord X, quiet the empty

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A “Giftivism” Initiative
We are photographers,
writers, artists & advocates
serving and connecting
homeless creatives.