Art - John French Sloan - A Woman's Work 1912
She gathered beautiful things along the way to pass on, but not clothes or jewels.
She gathered starlight when she couldn’t sleep… and sprinkled it on her stories so that the children of her children would listen in wonder and remember with delight.
She gathered precious, life-giving laughter, and regaled the world with the humorous reminiscing of her follies, her foibles and her mishaps.
She gathered things that may not have caught anyone’s eye in auction, but when examined closely, became true treasure maps, to this life’s gold mines.
SHE GATHERED From ‘I Wish I Knew’ by Donna Ashworth
Sue xx
Lovely!
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ReplyDeleteLovely words!
ReplyDeleteThis is an utterly beautiful poem. I love the whole thing, but especially the bit about storytelling to her children's children. Thank you so much
ReplyDeleteThank you, that was a perfect way to begin the day.
ReplyDeleteI love that painting!
ReplyDeleteI used to hang my washing out that way when I lived in Barrow in Furness. It's surprising how quickly it dries when it's that high up. 🙂
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ReplyDeleteHow very lovely, TQ x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Utterly beautiful x thank you for posting that poem! X Danette
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ReplyDeleteSuch a captivating picture, just like the lines of washing you still see strung up across the narrow streets in villages in the Med! I love collecting beautiful things - not jewels but definitely clothes! xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful-thank you for sharing. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of Donna and have 2 of her wonderful books. Donna's books also make wonderful gifts♥ I also love the painting♥
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that poem with all of us.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you for this poem. I am saving it for my someday funeral program. I love it.
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