“Love doesn’t mean doing
extraordinary or heroic things.
It means knowing
how to do ordinary things
with tenderness.”
— Jean Vanier
nurturing with care
gentle tenderness and love
compassionate strength
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Downy Woodpecker faithfully feeds youngster with nourishment to sustain health and life • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tenderness” haiku by Mary O’Connor
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