not-quite Journaling, 16
the
poetry:
Slowdown…
let go
of useless guilt—
taking time to see life
blooming and buzzing,
does not make a heart
careless
or heartless or
less
aware of the world; but
watching Nature grow
natural things
can lift body and soul.
Never be too busy
to smile;
always remember that
(for a moment)
in the tiniest garden,
an explosion of sun-
flowers can brighten
the gloom threatening
to shadow the world.
and the
inspiration:
flowers!
-
for Poets and Storytellers United--Writers’ Pantry #78: Cover Me.
That's just beautiful the poem and the sunflowers Both brighten the gloom
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marja.
DeleteOh yes, why not delight in the 'blooming and buzzing' when we can! Really, what is the point of being here otherwise? The problems won't go away if we take a moment to contemplate something beautiful and pleasurable – but the contemplating may give us renewed strength. (Which is what your poem says better.) Thanks for sharing, and giving us the chance to contemplate your sunflowers too.
ReplyDeleteSo very true! "The problems won't go away if we take a moment to contemplate something beautiful and pleasurable". And acknowledging that all isn't bad can make things so much better.
DeleteBella!
ReplyDeleteGrazie!
DeleteWhat a delightful garden you have. The flowers must be happy you like them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robin. And I really hope they are happy.
DeleteTo "smile as often as we can" indeed a vdry powerful inspiration
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday. Stay safe and creative
Much💜love
Thank you, Gillena.
DeleteThe glory of your garden never fails to brighten my smile XXX
ReplyDeleteAnd the thought of you smiling makes me smile right back!
DeleteSmile circles--with a lot of teeth in them--are the best, aren't they? 😁
DeleteIt's so easy to overlook the importance of slowdown time. After all, most of the world around us is set to warp speed. But I've yet to regret those moments of peace.
ReplyDeleteI think that "those moments of peace" are what keep us whole when we must match the "warp speed" of the rest of the world.
DeleteI smile reading and now am going out to the garden.
ReplyDeleteWoooHooo! I love it when smiles (and gardening) spread.
Delete"Never be too busy
ReplyDeleteto smile" that's one thing I missed when we wore masks... some people would and you could see their crinkled eyes but so many others wouldn't even look at each other.
I am a eye crinkler. And I found myself staring into people's eyes more intently, to see if they were smiling. Which might explain all the funny looks I got, lol!
Deletethat sunflower! it looks like a burst of sunlight! Nature has a way of surprising us.
ReplyDeletelove your sunny poem today. great message. 🌞
Yes, she does! And I'm so glad you love it.
DeleteSo often our poems here dwell on doom and despair, but I know always I can come here for positive reinforcement, Magaly. You are a gem! I love the rebel sunflower, by the way!
ReplyDeleteOn these days of turmoil, it makes me extra happy to know that my words brighten your day. So, thank you so much for letting me know, Bev.
DeleteSunflowers brighten up any garden or any little plot of land actually!
ReplyDeleteYes, they do! 🌻🌻
DeleteSlow down
ReplyDeleteLet go
Never be too busy to smile
An excellent reminder, thank you.
You are most welcome, Rob.
DeleteI am pleased you derive such pleasure from your lovely little garden More importantly you share it with others and make them happy too
ReplyDeleteHappiness (and blooms) are so much yummier when shared, aren't they?
DeleteHow green and yellow is your garden and how beautiful the sunflowers. I'm glad I took the time to stop by because that meant I had time for a smile! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I am very happy for your smiles.
DeleteSuch beautiful flowers! I like the poem, too, of course. Especially the "explosion of sunflowers."
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenna.
DeleteLove!!!! Thanks for making me smile! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou're so very welcome, my sweetest Stacy! 🤗
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