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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Road Less Traveled

 
From Horses at Midnight Without a Moon by Jack Gilbert
Our heart wanders lost in the dark woods.
Our dream wrestles in the castle of doubt.
But there's music in us. Hope is pushed down
but the angel flies up again taking us with her.
The summer mornings begin inch by inch
while we sleep, and walk with us later
as long-legged beauty through
the dirty streets. It is no surprise
that danger and suffering surround us.
What astonishes is the singing.

This morning this quote was sitting in my inbox
and that last line particularly struck my heart.
Even though we wander and struggle some days,
"What astonishes is the singing".
I do hope you are hearing that singing today.
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11 comments:

  1. bethMarch 28, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    this photo is AMAZINGLY beautiful !!
    xo

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  2. JeanneMarch 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Love and hugs and a most beautiful quote.
    Love you
    Jeanne

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  3. RosemaryMarch 28, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    never stop singing!

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  4. StephMarch 28, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    That is a great quote! And a great photo!

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  5. Karen's PlaceMarch 28, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Nope, never stop singing, whatever life takes you...love the photo!

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  6. LaurieMarch 28, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Thank-you Marilyn, there was singing today, even amid the turmoil.

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  7. TracyMarch 29, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    LOVE the image and these dazzling words that give so much food for thought, Marilyn! What a difference a day can make. Yesterday was not so great. But today is a real singing day in the form of good news, new ideas, art, sunshine outside and more. May the beautiful songs keep playing for us all! :o) ((HUGS))

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  8. koraleeMarch 29, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    This is beautiful today my friend...thank you. xoxox

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  9. S. EtoleMarch 29, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Your photo invites quiet exploration.

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  10. Angela McRaeMarch 30, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Lovely! And yes, I agree that last line is pretty profound.

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  11. JeanieApril 1, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    This photo is simply stunning in every way. Where was it taken? It looks very European...!

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