So many people are in pain, deep in their quiet lives. So many of us know people we love who are in pain. This poem and these flowers from my walk are a trifle, a brief balm, that cannot cure but are given in the hope that pain can ease for a few moments. I will be taking off a week to rest and renew with my family, and in the meantime, I leave you my love and caring, especially to all the children who skin their knees, who bang their heads, who hear harsh words or who suffer even worse than that. Take care of our children everywhere, inside us and out.
Through the Looking Glass
by Lewis Carroll (1872)
Child of pure, unclouded brow
And dreaming eyes of wonder!
Though time be fleet and
I and thou
Are half a life asunder,
Thy loving smile will surely hail
The love-gift of a fairy tale.
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Friendly Fairy Tales 
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
SOOTHING WORDS, THESE FROM A MOTHER WHO CARES!
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An oldie, but a goodie. I’ve been blogging a long time!
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So I wanted to sample some of the well-aged (!) vintage. 🙂
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Wasn’t aware that Lewis Carroll wrote poems 🙂 You surely have some beautiful flowers to bless your camera – those in our backyard fails to bring such variety to the cam!
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I go for long walks. I’m lucky to pass beauty all the way. 🙂
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Thank you very much for the beautiful words.. It sure will be lightening my day.
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So happy it will. I had read so many sad posts.
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What a lovely, magical blog. Reading your tales and selected poetry accompanied by carefully chosen photos brought tears of happiness to me. Thank you.
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What wonderful words! Thank you. You are always welcome to share our magic. I hope you have a terrific day! Warmly, Brenda
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Your pictures are great!! 🙂
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Thanks! We had fun taking them!
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I love New England, rich in history, I was impressed with scenic villages filled with flowers during my first visit there.
I am no stranger to pain but manage nicely, thanks to my Doctor.
best wishes
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I love New England, too. So many things to do, great culture, terrific people. Lovely flowers this time of year. Regards, Brenda
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So very thoughtful. Bless you and your kind heart!
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My heart goes out to all the people blogging about sad things. I know when I feel sad, I like to see beautiful things. So many people live with chronic pain.
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I am with you on this…
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That was a beautiful poem. God bless us all, and save the children.
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Yes, peace, joy, blessings and luck to all of us! Warmly, Brenda
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🙂
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Lovely! I especially like the salmony double flower.
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Thanks! Even lilies have twins! 🙂
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we’ll miss you, but these lovely photos will help. 🙂 I love your flower/garden photos, and the light you share with us all. Enjoy your time away! xoxo
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Thanks! Turns out I can use wi-fi at breakfast, so just my time on-line is limited. 🙂 Enjoying the ocean breeze, the pool and time with my kids and husband. 🙂 Hope you have a great week, too!
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A beautiful poem – and lovely flowers too! 🙂 Are they from your garden?
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A few are from my garden, and the others are from my morning walk.
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Wonderful photos to accompany the words-it had been a long time since I read it-
Enjoy your week!
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Thanks! We will enjoy sun, pool and ocean this week. Wi-fi at breakfast! 🙂
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Thank you for such a beautiful balm to the spirit…
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My pleasure! Thanks for your wonderful comment!
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Beautiful photos……… we all need fairies!!
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Indeed we do. Especially easy to find them in flowers during the summer! 😀
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true , very true!!
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🙂 Magic and joy to you and yours!
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I wonder if these pics are from your garden??
none the less its beautiful…
words- pictures- everything..
thanks for sharing 🙂
love,
Ch
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A couple are from my own garden. The rest are from a walk I took. I like walkways — they allow my imagination to travel. 🙂 Warmly, Brenda
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Just lovely and such lovely flower gardens too !!
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Thanks for visiting! I hope you have a lovely week full of magic and happiness!
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Very touching, and nice use of words!
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Thanks! I’ve been reading such sad posts the last few days. So many of us have sadnesses we carry.
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Beautiful! Thank you!
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Peace and Joy to everyone who visits here!
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