Word of the day

Lentitude – slowness or sluggishness.

Milne muses

“Rabbit’s clever,” said Pooh thoughtfully.
“Yes,” said Piglet, “Rabbit’s clever.”
“And he has Brain.”
“Yes,” said Piglet, “Rabbit has Brain.”
There was a long silence.
“I suppose,” said Pooh, “that that’s why he never understands anything.” ~A.A.Milne #fridayfeeling #wisdom pic.twitter.com/zY4SSkNEXZ

— A.A.Milne (@A_AMilne) May 17, 2024

 

Beautifying the blogosphere

Its well worth going out and looking at the aurora australis tonight.
It's not as bright as photos show, but the sky is obviously red. pic.twitter.com/P3J7MWF4Yh

— Craig S🧢 (@CKMonty) May 11, 2024

Maya muses

“You have been paid for. Bring them on stage with you… It is your job to pay for those yet to come.” – Dr. Maya Angelou. On this #Juneteenth, we honor those whose sacrifices paved the way for our freedom. Let’s continue the fight for justice and equality. ✊🏿❤️💛💚 pic.twitter.com/vmemdFOLN6

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) June 19, 2024

 

Prayer of the Woods

I’ve always known this poem as Prayer for the Tree, but the video calls it Prayer for the Woods.

Ye who pass by and would raise your hand

against me harken ere you harm me

I am the heat of your hearth on cold winter nights

The friendly shade screening you from the summer

Sun and my fruits are refreshing draughts

Quenching your thirst as you journey on.

I am the beam that holds your home, the board of

Your table, the bed on which you lie and the

Timber which builds your boat

I am the handle of your hoe the door of your

Homestead the wood of your cradle and the shell

Of your coffin

I am the bread of kindness and

The flower of beauty

Ye who pass by listen to my prayer

“Harm me not”