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[gardengirl]

Thank you for this lovely poem, Walton.   I never tire of hearing it. GG

[gardengirl]

A Prayer in Spring written by Robert Frost



Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;
And give us not to think so far away
As the uncertain harvest; keep us here
All simply in the springing of the year.

Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white,
Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night;
And make us happy in the happy bees,
The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.

And make us happy in the darting bird
That suddenly above the bees is heard,
The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill,
And off a blossom in mid air stands still.

For this is love and nothing else is love,
The which it is reserved for God above
To sanctify to what far ends He will,
But which it only needs that we fulfill.

[gardengirl]

Springs Miracle

Old winter had his last wild fling,
It snowed and blowed like everything;
And piled up high his cold white stuff,
'Til April hollered "That's enough!"

Today the eaves are running wild,
The sun is shining warm and mild,
And soon sweet flowers will deck the earth,
As springtime gives the world rebirth.





The Revelation of Spring

They were there all the time in the frozen clay.
They were down in the dark where the thick frost lay.
And now they are here where my snowboots trod,
Primroses fresh from the hand of God.
They're just like our blessings , hidden from view!
They're there all the time if we only knew.

 --Dora Bradstreet

[gardengirl]

Here are some words of encouragement for these trying days.


The Bend in the Road

by Helen Steiner Rice


Sometimes we come to life's crossroads
And we view what we think is the end,
But God has a much wider vision
And He knows it's only a bend ---
The road will go on and get smoother
And after we've stopped for a rest,
The path that lies hidden beyond us
Is often the path that is best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger.
Let go and let God share your load
And have faith in a brighter tomorrow
You've just come to a bend in the road.

[LORIDAVIS]

Here are some words of encouragement for these trying days.


The Bend in the Road

by Helen Steiner Rice

Very nice GG! Thank you!

[gardengirl]

Storms Bring Out the Eagles

by Helen Steiner Rice

When the storms of life gather darkly ahead,
I think of these wonderful words I once read
And I say to myself as threatening clouds hover
Don't fold up your wings and run for cover

But like the eagle spread wide your wings
and soar far above the trouble life brings,
For the eagle knows that the higher he flies
The more tranquil and brighter become the skies

And there is nothing in life God ever asks us to bear
That we can't soar above On the Wings of Prayer,
And in looking back over the storm you passed through
You'll find you gained strength and new courage, too,

For in facing life's storms with an eagle's wings
You can fly far above earth's small, petty things.

[eburgbirdwtchr]

Good one, gg!!!  A keeper.

[glogdog]

GG, all of your recent posts are just wonderful.  I love Helen Steiner Rice too.  Never heard the Eagles one.  How appropriate in many ways.  Thank you.

[gardengirl]

The  Oak Tree

by Johnny Ray Ryder Jr

A mighty wind blew night and day
It stole the oak tree's leaves away
Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark
Until the oak was tired and stark

But still the oak tree held its ground
While other trees fell all around
The weary wind gave up and spoke.
How can you still be standing Oak?

The oak tree said, I know that you
Can break each branch of mine in two
Carry every leaf away
Shake my limbs, and make me sway

But I have roots stretched in the earth
Growing stronger since my birth
You'll never touch them, for you see
They are the deepest part of me

Until today, I wasn't sure
Of just how much I could endure
But now I've found, with thanks to you
I'm stronger than I ever knew

[eburgbirdwtchr]

Excellent!!  Thanks gg. <3

[gardengirl]

You are very welcome, e.  Thanks for the visit.

If you are peeking in or just out for a stroll here in the Forum, please say hello.  The door is always open, and at times like these, it is nice to have a friend to share a virtual cup of tea with!  Keep looking up everyone. 

[eburgbirdwtchr]

Givin' you an "Amen" on your "times like these" gg.  A nice solitary or "significantly confined other" birdwatching cruise outside is great too!

[walton]

What wonderful words in these poems! Just what we need at this time. Thank you!

[gardengirl]

Springtime in Your Heart

If you can feel the beauty of a tree
Bereft of leaves that wave or birds that sing;
If you can close your eyes and clearly see
Not branches cold but sleeping signs of spring;
If you can look beyond the windswept scenes
Of barren trees and lonely wintry art;
If you can view the browns and see the greens,
Then you are holding springtime in your heart!

---William Arthur Ward


I Asked The Tree

I asked the tree how old it was,
How fresh its memory of seasons,
The generations of birds it's known---
How differed, how soon they are flown.

It pondered a while, shaking its head,
And softly whispering , I thought it said,
    "You might well ask me
     How old is laughter,
     How new is the earth,
     How old is wisdom
     Or what is birth."

Then it grew silent, its leaves held still,
While its roots pushed deeper against the hill.


---Maxwell B. Houghland



I Plant an Acorn

I'm going to plant an acorn now
 Where not a tree is near,
And when the years have passed perhaps
 An oak tree will stand here.

I may not be the one to feel
 The shadow of its spread;
I may not see the squirrels play
 In branches overhead.

But if it gives a shady spot
 For someone needing rest,
Or if it shelters carefully
 Some grateful robins's nest,

Then I will feel a deep reward
 To know my little deed
Of planting now an acorn
 Will serve another's need.


---Ellen E. Morrison


Today I am wishing you a quiet, peacefilled day.  Know that you are cared for.  Take some time to savor a bit of sun, a gentle breeze, a lovely bird song and the assurance that the door here is always open and it is safe here. <3   Blessings on your day,   GG

[gardengirl]

RIP Bill Withers

Lean On Me

Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won't let show
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me (call me)
If you need a friend (call me) call me uh huh(call me) if you need a friend (call me)
If you ever need a friend (call me)
Call me (call me) call me (call me) call me
(Call me) call me (call me) if you need a friend
(Call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me)

Songwriters: Bill Withers



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