His Life Continues by Lynn New
When death walks by with quiet tread,
To touch a loved one, who’s then led
Away from sleep, away from pain,
To wake in joy, to live again.
You’ll hear him on a whispered breeze,
A calling bird; in swaying trees.
Do not weep long, but lift your eyes,
You’ll see his glory in God’s skies.
He’ll be [...]
That tree whose leaves are trembling is yearning for something.
That tree so lovely to see acts as if it wants to flower;
It is yearning for something.
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza
This photo was taken just a day after the picture I posted yesterday, I think it helps illustrate the quote perfectly.
Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey and enjoy every idle hour.
Jane Young
PS: Sorry this weeks thought is a day late. I was intermittently experiencing the dreaded “unable to establish a database connection” comment when I tried to access my blog. Hopefully that has [...]
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