Linking today to Six Word Saturday AND Back Linking to Paint Party Friday
...its comfortably warm this morning, not yet too hot, and sunny; i'm reading 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel (a book club recommended novel - which means other persons in my book club are also reading this) i've gotten through more than half, my favourite quote so far is from [page 6]
"The reason death sticks so closely to life isn't biological necessity — it's envy. Life is so beautiful that death has fallen in love with it, a jealous, possessive love that grabs at what it can. But life leaps over oblivion lightly, losing only a thing or two of no importance, and gloom is but the passing shadow of a cloud."
...so i decide to sit outside this morning, (i'm an 'empty nester' so my time structuring is very much mine) Wow! my blessed sixties; my son and daughter, out on their own; my grand daughter will be one year old next month; i'm truly and humbly thankful for today, and yesterdays.
on the front steps ants crawling
--gillena cox
22 comments:
A marvelous haibun. Salute!
Didn't care much for the novel, & I thought the movie was even worse, though it did have some visual appeal.
If you're interested, here's a haibun I wrote for the World Haiku Review, published back in March, about the Full Harvest Moon experience:
http://eggsovertokyo.blogspot.com/2013/03/two-small-threes-by-five.html
I still haven't read the book and I keep hearing mixed reactions to it so I keep postponing it. Are you enjoying it so far?
Sounds like a fab Saturday... enjoy your weekend!
perfect visual.
that book is so on my to be read list...
To celebrate the publication of my memoir, Dangled Carat, I have several giveaways on my blogs - prizes include autographed copies of the book, a ring from Berricle jewelers and a $25 Victoria Secret gift card - I hope you can check it out...
Ron thank you for leaving our link, will visit
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Cessie apart from the quotation i pulled out, frankly, its not my kind of novel
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Mishla, happy you dropped in
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glad you dropped in Hilary, sounds like a mini festival at you blog, will visit
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Wonderful analogy and piece art to match!!
Hugs Giggles
Thank you Giggles, happy you dropped in
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Love that quote, and your words! Have a good weekend.
glad you stopped by Beth
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I read that quite a while ago and didn't initially remember the quote. (the short-term memory's not what it was :)) I should have because it's a great one. Peace and warmth- two of my favourite things- enjoy!
Wonderful composition, excellent!!
Love the imagery both visual and in words
Being grateful is a grace, this is beautiful, as always Gillena
Jo, thank you for stopping by
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Thank you Leovi
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Fiona, happy you dropped in
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Thank you Lorraine
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Wonderful work. Happy PPF.
Thank you Soulbrush
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