Monday, November 2, 2009

Evening, Wisdom and Beauty



Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity. ~Robert G. Ingersoll



Love floods us with hope. ~Jareb Teague



The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet. ~James Openheim

In honor of the wonderful third photograph.....

The school
in the woods,
The green little
elementary schoolers,
crowded together
on the slope
waving
along
the path of learning.

Slightly older
taller,
middle schoolers,
hanging around,
in clumps of green,
a bit
down the slope......
The younger ones
looking expectantly
at
a possible sweet fruit
in life
as they descend
picnic style
to the sea.

But it's the
high school types,
tall lanky
and independent,
stauesquely proud,
overlooking all
and their childishness....

Till they spy
a wayward tree,
bending
under some pressure....
"hold on,
lean on me",
one says;
"you cant go astray;
We seniors
set an example,
and the little ones follow..."

Sensible greening
makes for a
wonderful life !

Posted by Ugich Konitari to Sylvia From Over The Hill



Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open. ~John Barrymore



Even if there is nothing to laugh about, laugh on credit. ~Author Unknown



The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. ~e.e. cummings

12 comments:

  1. I try to keep my doors closed this time of the year because it´s cold outside. I wonder if happiness really wanders out there in the freezing autumn. It´s possible.

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  2. In honor of the wonderful third photograph.....

    The school
    in the woods,
    The green little
    elementary schoolers,
    crowded together
    on the slope
    waving
    along
    the path of learning.

    Slightly older
    taller,
    middle schoolers,
    hanging around,
    in clumps of green,
    a bit
    down the slope......
    The younger ones
    looking expectantly
    at
    a possible sweet fruit
    in life
    as they descend
    picnic style
    to the sea.

    But it's the
    high school types,
    tall lanky
    and independent,
    stauesquely proud,
    overlooking all
    and their childishness....

    Till they spy
    a wayward tree,
    bending
    under some pressure....
    "hold on,
    lean on me",
    one says;
    "you cant go astray;
    We seniors
    set an example,
    and the little ones follow..."

    Sensible greening
    makes for a
    wonderful life !

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  3. Thanks so much for letting me know that you're using my cals. :) Brilliant quotes as always, thanks again.

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  4. Lovely pics... Ugich is a gem aint she !!! :) :)

    wonderful !

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  5. The quotes are very inspirational and it goes very well with the photos. I love the photos of the woods.

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  6. Really like the 3rd photo. Kind of place one could sit and just soak in the peace and quiet

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  7. What a beautiful post in all ways Sylvia. It all made me smile! Thanks.

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  8. Hope that Barrymore quotation really is true!

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  9. Love that poem and as usual the photos are spectacular.

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  10. Hi Sylvia, your photos are fantastic. I loved the quotes and the poem by Ugich. Such a lovely addition to an already wonderful post. Thanks for stopping by my blog while I was away on vacation. I loved visiting Seattle, and look forward to visiting it again, next time staying a little bit longer. What an incredible place to live.

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  11. I feel like I've been wandering through all that beauty--thanks Sylvia!

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