The swing waits, waits for the child
The child that makes it move and soar and fly
The flight that carries the swing and the child high into the air
The air that moves and gives life
The life that is so precious
(c2013 Lisa Lyons)
Enjoy it all today. Slainte, Lisa
There was a time in my life when I romanticized living in the past…walking around with crinolined skirts all day, riding by horse and wagon to town, dancing in ballrooms. You get the idea. But the past few days showed me the wonders of our modern day and all its conveniences. Like many others, we lost power due to the March snowstorm that hit the east coast. No showers, no working toilets, no warm stoves and no computers. And I realized how much I love those things and appreciate the marvels of technological advancements. That first shower last night after the power roared back to life….I now feel moved to compose a tribute. 🙂
“Ode to Hot Water”
Sluggish, stiff and lank, the people waited
Stepping into steamy streams of warmth, they rejoiced
Muscles relaxed, scents of soaps and shampoos surfaced
Standing longer than they should, the water surrounded and comforted
For a time, the people did not take for granted
If you are blessed with hot water and warmth today, rejoice! Slainte, Lisa
“Life is what we are alive to. It is not length but breadth…Be alive to…
Goodness, kindness, purity, love
History, poetry, music, flowers, stars
God, and eternal hope.” – Maltbie D. Babcock
I love quotes like this. Words to stimulate my sluggish morning mind into wonder, action and appreciation for blessings that I would otherwise take for granted or ignore. I pray that you are blessed today. Slainte, Lisa
Whatever you are going through today, whatever you may face
Hold on tightly to the ones bringing love and grace
The strength that comes from someone who cares
The understanding hug that lets you face your fear
Hold on, look up, and be free in that love
Slainte, Lisa
“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.” – Goethe
Well, how about this….
little song:
good poem:
“Red, Red Rose” by Robert Burns
O my Luve’s like a red, red rose
That’s newly sprung in June;
O my Luve’s like the melodie
That’s sweetly play’d in tune.
As fair art thou, my bonnie lass,
So deep in luve am I:
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
Till a’ the seas gang dry:
Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,
And the rocks melt wi’ the sun:
I will luve thee still, my dear,
While the sands o’ life shall run.
And fare thee well, my only Luve
And fare thee well, a while!
And I will come again, my Luve,
Tho’ it were ten thousand mile.
a fine picture:
by Leonardo da Vinci
a few reasonable words:
hmmm…I leave that task to greater wits than me.
May this day be blessed. Slainte, Lisa
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