Todays thought...

I have always enjoyed poetry. I have even tried my hand at a few poems and am proud of what I was able to write. I really love the mode of expression poetry is. I am a particular fan of a man called Edgar A. Guest, who lived in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century. He was reportedly known as a "Poet of the People". I am grateful for his insight, word usage and rhythm. I commend an internet browse on his work. I wanted to share just one of the poems here today that he wrote.

Life
Edgar Guest

Life is a gift to be used every day,
Not to be smothered and hidden away;
It isn't a thing to be stored in the chest
Where you gather your keepsakes and treasure your best;
It isn't a joy to be sipped now and then
And promptly put back in a dark place again.

Life is a gift that the humblest may boast of
And one that the humblest may well make the most of.
Get out and live it each hour of the day,
Wear it and use it as much as you may;
Don't keep it in niches and corners and grooves,
You'll find that in service its beauty improves.

From the book "A Heap o' Livin'" ©1916

Isn't it beautiful? I think so. There are many more gems that he has.

Todays pictures are of Tristan, a songwriter, musician and film-maker. Last Sunday he married his love, Jrisi. She is a South American belly dancer, instructor and accomplished dancer. They are a very sweet couple and I was proud to take their pictures and to show them here.





Have a great day and weekend everyone.

CP