I like to think a flower opens itself to outgrow its plantedness.
That it yearns to be carried away. ~Author Unknown
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“The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see nature all ridicule and deformity… and some scarce see nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagination itself.” ― William Blake
“I thought love was a rare orchid that bloomed only once – but once it bloomed, it bloomed forever”. The Poison Diaries
“Old age. It’s the only disease, Mr. Thompson,
that you don’t look forward to being cured of.”
— Citizen Kane
There is no glory in star or blossom till looked upon by a loving eye;
There is no fragrance in April breezes till breathed with joy as they wander by.
William C. Bryant
The Organ Grinder and Me
By Vic Zarley
Sometimes I’m just the monkey
Just the Organ Grinder’s pet
I hold my cup into the air
Then solemnly I let
The coins fall in like magic
With their resounding clink
The Law’s the coin behind my thoughts
It gives me what I think
And if I’m very careful with
The cup that I hold out
I will like the changes that
Are sure to come about
And when the change is given
I become so happy that
With a twinkle in my eyes
I quickly tip my hat
And once the show is over
And the last coin’s in my cup
The Organ Grinder will reach down
And slowly pick me up
Away we’ll walk together, then
My Partner and me
To form a brand new circle
And a brand new destiny
∞
Full many a flower is born to blush unseen… — Thomas Gray
“Life is something like a trumpet.
If you don’t put anything in, you won’t get anything out.”
William Christopher Handy
“I am so glad you are here. It helps me realize how beautiful my world is.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
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