“I could not, at any age,
Be content to take my place by the fireside,
And simply look on.
Life was meant to be lived;
Curiosity must be kept alive.
One must never, for whatever reason,
Turn his back on life.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
I read these words by Mrs. Roosevelt
For the very first time, several years ago
They must have become lodged in my mind
My interest in all life, still continues to grow
The newborn kittens is my shed delight me
I’ve been fascinated by their daily progress
Their feline mother is a most loving one
The care she gives them, simply the best
Today, I’m fascinated by three baby robins
I found their nest in some nearby shrubbery
Watching how their mother cares for them
Has truly filled my heart and soul with glee
I had also moved their nest, to a higher location
Their mother had built it very close to the ground
She even seemed to agree that I had a sound idea
There were some egg eating critters lurking around
I also continue to visit the deer in the wood
Checking up on mother and her two fawn
I think my love of observing all life forms
Still makes me jump out of bed, at dawn
I still rush to the back window, to gaze out
Wondering what new life forms I might see
My entire life, I have been intrigued, by ‘life’
And by all the creatures of earth, sky, and sea
And when I can lend a hand to any life
Whether it be bird, animal, or fellow man
I feel that my own life, has a little purpose
And that’s a feeling, which I still find grand
“Nothing else matters much -- not wealth, nor learning, nor even health,
Without this gift: the spiritual capacity to keep zest in living.
This is the creed of creeds, the final deposit and distillation of all important faiths:
That you should be able to believe - in life.”
Harry Emerson Fosdick
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IF - America had Knighthood - YOU WOULD BE OUR CHAMPION!
Thank you for - Loving Life - in ALL the ways you do! Tom.
We all should learn how to respect The Earth
and surrounding wild life......
Peace be with you
William
With Love,
Cindy
In Spirit,
Bear
God bless,
Lew
fee
Be always safe,
Karen
Just build a little underground toadhouse, for some are finally coming back, and I want them to stay, to keep me company, ha.
Bless you my friend! Jasmin Horst
we look closely we will see the beauty.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
One week later mama laid three eggs and we all watched as her man brought her some food, once in a while she would fly out and leave us to attend their creations. Two long weeks later the first faint little peep, then the next, and finally the next...all healthy! The parents sang, and sang...they were overjoyed! We were proud too! Both were very busy feeding their wee ones, until one week later a black snake came through the window and ate them!...I cried, lied to the kids and said they flew away, I was ready to go out on a snake hunt...typical human displays. I must continue to be taught, yet, I never really listen! It's starting to make sense with ALL my senses...Your write verifies my find!
Outstanding thoughts, my friend in the wood...A Tellers job is based on how they react to what it is their observing!
I must condensed my pen...geez! ...Its been awhile, and I have LOTS TO SAY! LOL!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
The biggest hand you ever give your brothers is to ask for presents & then whine when you don't get them...
Despite what Georg says this is a nice write, as usual & always expected from you...Ed
Now, you talk so much of "dear little creatures" what about commenting about road kill? Jersey Devil Ed promised us a Grand BBQ with your help,
Ma and yours truly have a week worth of stomach empty space!
Edvard, yer hungry Ole Brother
To live life too it's fullest is very important
I get great joy just viewing the birds at my feeder each morning
If they were gone I'm sure my morning coffee would not be the same
{ The Great Canadian Buzzard }