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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Evening, Wisdom and Beauty



On Thanksgiving Day, all over America, families sit down to dinner at the same moment - halftime. ~Author Unknown



Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don't unravel. ~Author Unknown



Sylvia, That natural bouquet , to day, Nov 26, brought to mind these thoughts....

26 Nov 2008

Flowers for peace
in their minds
tormented by visions
of those so dear.

For the family
on its maiden trip
to their hometown,
shot at the terminus

For the child
who saw
his father being shot
as he responded
to a request
for water
at the door
by those
who were out
for blood

For the cab driver
who ferried
passengers
no knowing
it was his last trip

For the brave cop
who threw himself
over
and battled
the rampant terrorist
half his age,
to snatch his rifle
and died
to keep him alive
to hang
with
hopefully some others.

Do those in power
even realise
that
we celebrate
those
who best
do their duty
without
thought of reward ?

And they
"trade"
rewards,
like those
that came shooting,
killing,
exchanging their sin
for
their so called
places
in
a despairing Sun....
Posted by Ugich Konitari to Sylvia From Over The Hill at November 25, 2009 7:34 PM

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. ~W.T. Purkiser



We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder



If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. ~Dalai Lama



There is no greater loan than a sympathetic ear. ~Frank Tyger

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Absolutely stunning. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. And keep laughing :)

~Cheryl said...

Gorgeous photos and well-chosen quotes to accompany them. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Ugich Konitari said...

Sylvia, That natural bouquet , to day, Nov 26, brought to mind these thoughts....

26 Nov 2008

Flowers for peace
in their minds
tormented by visions
of those so dear.

For the family
on its maiden trip
to their hometown,
shot at the terminus

For the child
who saw
his father being shot
as he responded
to a request
for water
at the door
by those
who were out
for blood

For the cab driver
who ferried
passengers
no knowing
it was his last trip

For the brave cop
who threw himself
over
and battled
the rampant terrorist
half his age,
to snatch his rifle
and died
to keep him alive
to hang
with
hopefully some others.

Do those in power
even realise
that
we celebrate
those
who best
do their duty
without
thought of reward ?

And they
"trade"
rewards,
like those
that came shooting,
killing,
exchanging their sin
for
their so called
places
in
a despairing Sun....

Kavita Saharia said...

Those lines by Ugich are very touching.Thanks for sharing.Happy Thanksgiving.

Kay Dennison said...

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Kay said...

The message of compassion is a vital one. Have an absolutely wonderful, delicious, peaceful and happy Thanksgiving, Sylvia!

hitch writer said...

You and Ugich both rock !!!!!

Susan at Stony River said...

Love those photos, and the Dalai Lama's is my favourite today (he is, so often!)

Happy Thanksgiving to you and all yours today Sylvia, and always!

Janie said...

Wonderful thoughts for Thanksgiving day, and some great photos as well.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

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