- Who am I?
- I’m Noora.
- My last name means a “peaceful place” in Finnish.
- I’m an INFJ and a Leo (Aug 22 nd), and a proud member of the worldwide LGBTQ-family.
- I’m a mother to the most wonderful 19 year old boy.
- We have an adopted cat called Leo. He’s the most lovable creature on the Earth!
- I’m a freelance journalist/writer in Finland, but I’d rather be a full-time poet on the island of Crete.
- I feel very passionate about poetry, music and human rights.
- My all-time favorite poet is Pablo Neruda.
Cover picture: © Teija/moodphoto
passion is poetry. What matters is that it is meaningful to you. I love Pablo Neruda. One of my favorite poets of all time. How he takes the simple moments in life and makes them beautiful, how he takes the meaningful moments in time and makes them momentous.
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Thank you very much for stopping by. I agree with you – wholeheartedly! Neruda’s passionate, profound, delicious and soul-filling poetry never ceases to amaze me.
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Beautiful poetry, beautiful blog! Still had problems connecting via the normal wordpress link so I just put your URL in Internet Explorer and got here…so worth the effort!! Looking froward to keeping up with your work!! I’m bookmarking our blog just in case I keep having problems reaching it in the usual way!! 🙂
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Helen, I’m happy you made it here! I appreciate your follow and kind words. I’m so much looking forward to reading more of your wonderful work. x
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hai:-)) nice to be found it here, appricate your kind words really awesome sujeet from india
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Your words are luscious, and I am happy to follow your blog.
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And I truly enjoyed your haikus!! Thank you so much for the compliment. You are very welcome to join me on my journey, Maggie!
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I think it’s important for writers to connect so we can share, encourage, support, and respond to others’ work. Even if we’re writing for ourselves, someone else’s view is always interesting.
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It is! I just recently set up my blog, and although it wasn’t an easy decision to make – I’m SO happy to be here. I’m blown away by all the gifted writers and beautiful souls… and humbled by their encouragement, love and support.
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I’m so glad you’re blogging so your graceful way with words can be read by others. I’ve been blogging for two years now, and I have found the same…gifted writers, beautiful souls, encouragement, love and support. I hope you find blogging to be a really positive experience. Oh, and I’m glad we’ve connected.
M
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So am I, Maggie! 🙂
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You may possibly be interested in another blog, called 20 Lines or Less. You can access it on my blog by clicking on the image for it in the sidebar….or putting the following in your address bar: anexerciseindiscipline.wordpress.com. You may want to join, so others can read your beautiful words. I am a co-editor there, and also write there. In December I had the pleasure of meeting its moderator, Melissa Hassard, when we were in North Carolina visiting my brother. She’s a delight, and she really fosters poets and writers of all kinds. She’s a kindred spirit. Check it out.
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Hello friend! Yes, it’s ‘that’ time. I’m just following and passing along: You have been nominated for the “Very Inspiring Blogger Award.” Please view my page to accept and take part in this fun award. *hugs* 😀
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This is my first. 🙂 Thank you so much. That is an honor – coming from you, D! Your poetry blows me away. I have a really hectic day today, but I’ll check it out as soon as possible.
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…. sounds like an articulate echo for someone mute and unable to express so beautifully … Tthank you
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Ali, thank you for stopping by. You’re very welcome to join me on my journey. Have a lovely day. – Noora
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If not anything, I could effortlessly spend hours simply looking at the above image. But how could I possibly do that upon an abode like this — one so poignant and eloquent in its offerings? Noora, your poetry is exquisite! And the “light” shining in your heart for your muse is serene.
A wonderful treat to be here. I shall be keenly looking forward to more “blood of your ink”.
Thank you for visiting me and leaving your imprints on my meek world.
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I have tears streaming down my face… again. 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to read and feel my “echoes and reflections”. Your comments are truly encouraging and mean SO much coming from a skilled poet and a beautiful soul like you. I’m so happy our paths have crossed.
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Noora,
Thanks for stopping by Aspiring to Inspire and liking “A Heart’s Hunger.” I am pleased that you have chosen to write. I agree there are many wonderful poets in the world, but that is not reason to not express our heart’s joys, desires and sadness. One never knows who our words will touch in a way that will provide hope to another – sometimes it may be the recognition that he or she is not alone and that is a lot! Keep on writing. 🙂
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… that IS a lot. I wholeheartedly agree with you. And the pleasure was all mine. I look forward to your new posts. Have a wonderful day, Deb! x
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Hi – I really enjoy your blog and want to say thank you; I have nominated you for the Inner Peace blog award.
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Thank you, Frank!! I am truly honored by the nomination! So happy to hear you enjoy my poems!!! I have just returned from Crete and I think I need another week off to go through each blog that I follow. :))
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Good Morning. I have enjoyed reading your blog and just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for “The Versatile Blogger Award” you can find the criteria here: http://crissyb315.wordpress.com/2013/08/06/the-versatile-blogger-award-take-two/, should you want to accept. I hope you do and congrats!!
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Thank you so much, Christine! I am truly flattered by your nomination. My time has been so limited lately but soon I will dedicate a post to everyone that’s nominated me. I promise. 🙂 Have a great day. – Noora
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You are very welcome and no pressure at all. I look forward to your post *hugs*
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Lovely words , and a pleasure to meet you – your follow a BDAy gift … smile
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Today is your birthday?! So, you’re a Leo like me 🙂 Happy birthday!! Glad we’ve connected. I look forward to your posts!
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Hi there, I just dropped by to let you know that I have nominated you for “The Versatile Blogger Award”! You can find the criteria here: http://po3tic.com/2013/08/16/the-versatile-blogger-award/ should you want to accept, but please, don’t feel obligated to do so. Either way I just wanted to show my appreciation and let you know how much I’ve enjoyed reading your blog!!
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Sweet “Noooooooora”.. It’s me… haven’t had a chance to tell you, but here I am. Will email in a bit. Thinking of you.
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Hey beautiful! Thanks for the email, I’ll reply ASAP. The vowel exaggeration cracked me up!!! Great code word. ,-)
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Hehehe yay you know me well:)
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Enjoy your journey…I hope you find many adventures 🙂
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Thank you, Kev! 🙂
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Hello Noora,
So glad I stumbled across your words. I love your poetic style. Can’t wait to look around a bit and see what else I like, as well as what’s coming up down the road.
Keep Inspiring
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Thank you so much for joining me on my journey! Glad to hear you like my poems. I’ll check out your blog really soon. – Noora
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Hienoja runoja sinulla.
Oikein hyvää alkanutta viikkoa.
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Hei, ja kiitos paljon! Olipa iloinen yllätys löytää toinen – englanniksi kirjoittava – suomalainen WordPressin puolelta. Oikein mukavaa viikkoa ja tunnelmallista joulunaikaa. – Noora
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Poetry is also my language and has been since a long as I can remember! I am so thrilled to have found another interesting poetry blog to follow! 🙂
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Nice to meet you, Line! Thank you so much for the follow. I’m looking forward to reading your poems. Hope your week is filled with beauty and inspiration. xx
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Good to meet a talented person! Best wishes always 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Dilip! So great to meet you too 🙂
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👍Cheers n have a lovely 2015 Noora.
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I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award! If you want to accept (or decline), know that you matter to me. This link has information about the requirements of the award and some of my thoughts. http://inkberrysquill.com/2014/06/08/liebster-award-the-spilled-ink-of-inkberrys-quill-authentic-musings-the-inscription-at-ancient-delphi/
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Miss you so much Noora ❤ I pray you're doing well!
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I’ve missed you, Himani! Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. It’s GREAT to be back.
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great update! 🙂 you’ve got a nice blog! followed! please spare some time to visit my blog at saadiapeerzada.wordpress.com.
that would be a privilige.
thank you! 🙂
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I miss you here on WordPress Noora, hope all is well with you and yours, sending loves and hugs your way…
❤
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I’m making a comeback – soon. I can’t wait to read what you’ve been writing, dear Julie! Happy New Year – hope it’s unforgettable! xx
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Oh, there you are! Hi Noora! 😀
Thank you, and I wish you happiest of new years! ❤
Hope to see you soon! xx
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Thank you for finding and following my blog.
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My pleasure! I noticed your like on “It’s been a while” and checked out your blog immediately. Happy 2015 – hope it is filled with love, laughter and inspiration.
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Hello fellow Leo AND INFJ. 🙂 An INFJ is not very common… let alone one who is also a Leo. It’s exciting to meet another one. ^_^ Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I love yours… the look, the feel, and the content (most importantly).
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So thrilled that our paths have crossed. I’m an August (22) Leo 🙂 and a true INFJ. :)) Can’t wait to read more of your work, Eva. I LOVED the Greek translations, btw. I want to learn Greek one day.
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Awesome! I’m a July (24th) Leo and definitely a true INFJ as well! I’ve done the test tons of times throughout my life and have gotten the same result. Aww, thank you! 😃 I’ll teach you, lol.
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Ok, so I’m going to be in Crete for about a month this summer (my parents are building a house there) and I totally thought of you! If the house is ready, I’ll be sitting on the balcony writing poetry. Join me? Haha. 🙂
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I’m already packing, Eva!! 🙂 Seriously, it’d be great to meet you in Crete. When are you going? Ahhh, a house in Crete is my ultimate goal in life.
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I hope you achieve that goal. 🙂 If you have a burning desire for such a thing (which you obviously do), it shall be!! I’ll be going during my birthday month (for most of July). I still have to purchase the ticket. I’m excited! 🙂
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I know I will – it’s just not the right time yet. I’ve stayed in Chania (Nea Chora) twice, and I was thinking about staying in Rethymno next time because I want to experience the eastern side of Crete and visit Spinalonga. Please, feel free to email me when you know your dates. 🙂
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🙂 How strange that you mention Rethymno! That’s where I’m going! I’ll be staying in the village at the outskirts (Metochi). My mom is from there — my dad is from Thessaloniki, so I’ll be going there for a short time as well. We all prefer Crete, though. 🙂 Have you ever been to Knossos or know much about it? Now that was an amazing place to experience. I’ll definitely let you know.
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Wow!!!! I was thinking about going on July 10th or 11th, but something came up, and I haven’t been able to book my tickets/make any decisions yet. I spent a few hours in Rethymno two years ago when I was heading to Heraklion AND Knossos – it was an impressive experience. 🙂
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What an interesting coincidence! I was thinking about going the 5th or 6th. Haven’t been there in five years. That’s wonderful! I’m glad you got to experience that. 🙂
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Crete is my heaven on Earth. 🙂 I really hope we’ll meet there one day, Eva!!
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It sure is a heavenly place, I agree. That would be wonderful… maybe this summer! But I go there every few years, so we’ll definitely get a chance to meet someday.
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You are very bold and strong to say you are lesbian! Many would hesitate to say it aloud 🙂 Nice to meet you , your writings are great! Keep it, just leave your comments on my blog. I followed you in 2013 and i deleted my site and now I found you again!
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Hey there! So glad you found me again. Thank you for your kind words. I’m not a fan of any labels, but I’m definitely a proud member of the rainbow family!
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Noora, I’m very glad to meet you via Aquileana. I look forward to reading more.
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Hey Angie, nice to meet you 🙂 I’m looking forward to your posts, too! Have a wonderful day.
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You too! Thanks for your well wishes; it was a wonderful day. I hope yours was too, Noora, and that tomorrow is even better.
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Light glow illuminates beautifully you
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Thank you very much.
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Noora, thank you for your support! Reading that you have a 14 yr old I chuckled remembering what our family doctor said to me when my kids turned that age. He asked, ‘So are you stupid yet?’. I was like, huh? lol. He said, ‘that is the age they begin to know everything and you don’t.’ I like your site layout and the poetry 🙂
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Hey Tammy, thanks for stopping by! I can’t wait to read more of your wonderful poetry.
lol. It’s hard to believe he’ll be 15 in January. Where have the years gone, and most importantly: why don’t I (!) age!? Ha ha.
Have a great day!
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haha I felt my aging process the most with kids
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dear Noora, just found your creative page and your amazing poetry 🙂 keep on writing! cheers PedroL
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Thank you for taking the time to read my work and post a comment. I’m sorry it’s taken a while to reply, but I’ve been taking a break from WordPress. I’ll check out your blog soon.
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thank you Noora 🙂 glad to read you!!
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Amazingly creative and intriguing!
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Thank you, Cindy! ❤
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