Never
lose an opportunity
of
seeing anything that is beautiful
for
beauty is God's handwriting
Welcome
it in every fair face
in
every fair sky, in every
fair
flower and t hank God for it
By:
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ok it is time for some more about Australia under fire in 1942 starting off this week with Port Moresby, which is in the PNG or Papua New ...
And I do. I will even take the plain things and be grateful for them; and for being here to enjoy these gifts.
ReplyDeleteAnd so very true Jo-Anne.
ReplyDeleteI've always liked Emerson. :)
ReplyDeleteSo, so true. I like the poem. If only we stop to enjoy and appreciate the beautiful in every thing.
ReplyDeleteI love Emerson. I memorized a verse of one of his poem:
ReplyDeleteLives of great men all remind us
We can live a life sublime
And in passing leave behind us
Footprints in the sands of time.
Katie......Yes me too
ReplyDeleteMargaret.....I agree
Sandie......Yes indeed
Rita.......He had a way with words
Nancy......I am glad you liked it
Rick.........I like footprints in the sands of time, so nice
Great choice, I love Emerson. He's from the same area where I grew up.
ReplyDeleteKaren.....Thanks, glad you liked it
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