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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Evening, Wisdom and Beauty



Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't. ~Erica Jong, How to Save Your Own Life, 1977



Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead of using it. ~Gordon R. Dickson



The best way to succeed in life is to act on the advice we give to others.
~Author Unknown



The fourth one, a white rose, and a widow wrapped in a white sari, trying to get on with life...

Wrapped in yards
of white,
she stands
an edge
covering her head,
facing a life alone today;

Deep inside,
golden memories
rest;
shining on
the recollections
of arrivals in
bridal red,
then the little buds,
a healthy pink.
enriching branches ,
despite
occasional thorns

The colored
whorls
of experience
over the years,
fading to a white,
but
comforting her,
as a few petals drop,
but life continues
encompassing
a calm fragrance....

Wrapped in yards
of white,
she stands
yet again,
an edge
covering her head,
facing a life alone today;
but sharing
the fragrance,
with the
whole world....
Posted by Ugich Konitari to Sylvia From Over The Hill at November 17, 2009 8:03 PM

Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. ~Auguste Rodin



Who says nothing is impossible. I've been doing nothing for years. ~Author Unknown



Just remember, if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off. ~Author Unknown

12 comments:

Michael Horvath said...

All true quotes, humor and all.

I find it funny how people will diligently look for advice until someone gives them the answer they desire.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful quotes and so true. I like the third one the best :)

Ugich Konitari said...

The fourth one, a white rose, and a widow wrapped in a white sari, trying to get on with life...

Wrapped in yards
of white,
she stands
an edge
covering her head,
facing a life alone today;

Deep inside,
golden memories
rest;
shining on
the recollections
of arrivals in
bridal red,
then the little buds,
a healthy pink.
enriching branches ,
despite
occasional thorns

The colored
whorls
of experience
over the years,
fading to a white,
but
comforting her,
as a few petals drop,
but life continues
encompassing
a calm fragrance....

Wrapped in yards
of white,
she stands
yet again,
an edge
covering her head,
facing a life alone today;
but sharing
the fragrance,
with the
whole world....

Elaine Yim said...

I love the pure white and cream colour of the rose. I can smell its frangrance too. The quotes are wonderful.

Unknown said...

What a lovely post. Filled with beautiful pictures and beautiful words of wisdom. I loved it! Perfect!

Anonymous said...

I love Dickson's quote the most. It makes me laugh because it is deeply embedded in truth.

kRiZcPEc said...

Well said, this world sucks

tina said...

I do not like the idea of widows being wrapped in a white sari! They have already lost their husbands, why make it more painful for them by labelling?

Rose said...

Beautiful poem by Konitari! Very poignant.

bobbie said...

That Jong quote is so perfect!

Susan at Stony River said...

What wisdom -- but I like the 'nothing is impossible' one best! LOL

Jay said...

I love the quotes! And the poem about the widow is very beautiful.

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