Monday, June 8, 2009

a picture and a poem

For each thorn, there's a rosebud...
for each twilight---a dawn...

for each trial---the strength to carry on,
for each storm cloud---a rainbow...

for each shadow---the sun...

for each parting---sweet memories

when sorrow is done.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

(picture [bouganvilla] and poem on a card given to me)
photo © 2009 M. Mazza

12 comments:

  1. beautiful picture and poem - great post! Happy monday! :D

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  2. Great picture...and great poem. It reminds us to always look on the bright side :)

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  3. What a beautiful card--and perfect for this time.

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  4. What a beautiful picture and poem. Thank you so much for sharing It with your readers..Kathi

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  5. That's a beautiful poem - thank you for sharing it!

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  6. Very nice poem - and the photo is gorgeous! Hope you're doing OK.

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  7. Lovely photo and poem Margaret. My thoughts are still with you.

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  8. Thanks for sharing. you are in my thoughts and prayers!

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  9. Beautiful picture and a very lovely poem.
    You are in my thoughts.
    Judy

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  10. I love bouganvillas! They grow in my hometown and everywhere on the coast of California, as I remember! Wonderful encouraging poem! thanks!

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  11. Great reminder to look past the pain. Thanks!

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