May 1, 2006
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MONDAY READINGThis may be the last spring for someone
I know.
While most of us garden
and watch our souls grow,
he hopes for a miracle,
waits by the door,
and all those who love him,
who never before
thought anything like this
could touch him at all,
gather as close as they can
in their hearts,
follow his progress
and sprinkle it down
with May rain and
promises,
music and sighs,
and even though fall seems a short time away,
even though flowers are opening out,
even though sunsets continue to glow,
this may be the last spring for someone
I know.
Deep Thought: “Just as bees will swarm about to protect their nest, so will I “swarm about” to protect my nest of chocolate eggs.”
Today I am grateful for: Insects.
Guess the Movie: “The
function of a civil resistance is to provoke response and we will
continue to provoke until they respond or change the law. They are not
in control; we are. “ Answer: Gandhi, 1982.
Hippopotamus among 26,000 New Species on Endangered List
by Barrie Clement
More than 26,000 species of animals, birds, plants and fish will this
week be added to the list of those in serious danger of extinction.
Thousands of species including the common hippotamus are to be added or
moved up the so-called “red list” drawn up by The World Conservation
Union (IUCN). (Rest of article here.)
Comments (29)
this is tenderly beautiful…
If you want to talk we could do that. Judi
not the hippo.
thats disturbing
That’s a sad thought… I think we should remember not to take things for granted. Hope you are well and enjoying the nice weather we are finally having.
Very nice post, I am just making my way around the internet Island blog ring since I just joined. So hello.
God bless the one you know and the ones who love them.
Prayers and love
It makes me reconsider how I see my reality.
Thank you
*tight hug*
because there are no words…
Quite good. Is that yours?
Sad but beautiful
what a beautiful bitter sweet poem. thank you for sharing.
i’m touched by the deep thought. did you write it? reposting on mine to share.
dur. i meant the monday reading was touching…
A very beautiful poem. Foresight.
Wonderful poem. Here’s some love to help alleviate some of the sadness.
How is he doing? How are you doing? {{hugs}}
Sorry to hear about your friend – the poem is a moving tribute to him.
Previous post….good ol’ Neil. He’s one of my favorites and I listen to him regularly. Didn’t know about the new album, though – I’ll have to get that one, too.
What music do you listen to? Favorites?
John
Your poem for me is a good reminder of our impermanence.
Beautiful poem!!
ryc: oh my! I have an acquaintance who lost her husband to multiple myeloma last month. My heartfelt prayers to you and your family.
Beautiful!!!
Well that was depressing.
It made me think of my mother as she lay dying from a brain tumor.
I see by reading your posts all over the place how scared and upset you are about your childs father sorry if I was insensitive it seem to be my day for it. I love you Andrea, Judi
RYC – It was a beautiful poem. What depressed me were the memories it brought back.
I didn’t know about your son’s father, I hope he will be alright.
to read you is to adore you..just that you are who you are…great stuff..refreshing! perhaps I too should feel more for my chocolate eggs!
jm
A reminder to savor every moment of this gift we have been given. I am sorry for your friend.
I’ve always thought it was a curse of mankind, to be aware of our eventual demise, but this situation…this seems downright cruel. Thanks for sharing. It is touching.
Your words here are so precious
I am a total emotional wreck just from
reading your obvious truths….Thank You
Bless you and your friend.
This is beautiful. And sad, as I remember a close friend I watched wither and die one spring a couple of years ago. May always reminds me of him.