Jul. 16, 2008 - Treasures
Here is a wonderful poem that was passed around at an Above Rubies camp. I thought it might really encourage you.
TREASURES
Some folks I know,
when friends drop in To visit for a while and chin,
Just lead them round the rooms and halls And show them pictures on their walls,
And point to rugs and tapestries,
The works of men across the seas;
Their loving cups they show with pride,
To eyes that soon are stretching wide
With wonder at the treasures rare
That have been bought and gathered there.
But when folks come to call on me,
I've no such things for them to see.
No picture on my walls is great;
I have no ancient family plate;
No tapestry of rare design
Or costly woven rugs are mine;
I have no loving cup to show,
Or strange and valued curio;
But if my treasures they would see,
I beg them softly follow me.
And then I lead them up the stairs
Through trains and cars and Teddy bears,
And to a little room we creep
Where both my youngsters lie asleep,
Close locked in one anothers' arms.
I let them gaze upon their charms,
I let them see the legs of brown
Curled up beneath a sleeping gown,
And whisper in my happiness:
"Behold the treasures I possess."
by Edgar A. Guest
Comments
Jul. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ElCloud
I just wanted to let you know I posted pictures today of the progression of homes we had for the guinea keets after we got them. It also has pictures of our new outdoor fenced enclosure. Hope it helps you!
April
Jul. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by cammiemelisabray
sweet poem...thanks for posting.
Cammie
Jul. 17, 2008 - Love it!
Posted by LadyPoet33
Truly a great poem. I need to print that out.
Makes me think of my little blue eyed, brown skinned boy and my little freckled brown eyed boy. My two youngest. They are so cute!
I realize I know have a 20 year old and an 18 year old, and then the 3 younger ones...15, 9 and 7. 2 of my kids are adults!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't feel that old. lol I'm not ready for them to be adults. But, can't stop them can we? Sometimes wish I could freeze a moment and just keep it to go back and visit every now and again. (sigh)
LadyPoet33
Jul. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by tsukayama
Thank you for commenting on my blog and for the links! I have checked out currclick before, but never the freebies! Off to see what goodies I can find!
