Monday Memories: Hamlet’s Summer Day

The inspiration for this poem comes from a photograph published on Jan’s blog in her “Wordless Wednesday” post.  Check out her site for some wonderful poetry, inspiration, photography, and so much more.  There is probably a hint (yes, definitely) of the rustic and tranquil life experienced in the small communities of western Montana.

green mountains near river under blue sky

Photo by Wiriyah Ruechaipanit on Pexels.com

Picturesque, isolated hamlet

Resting below mountainous shadows

Nestled along lake’s calming fingers

Life’s narrative writing tranquil prose

 

Sunrise crawls over the mountaintop

Cruising silently in their small boat

Early to rise anglers find their spot

Baiting hooks for trout with rainbow coats

 

Soon village shops begin to open

Curious shoppers fill crowded streets

Welcoming Farmers’ Market today

Locals selling homegrown goods and treats

 

Later, stillness returns to the town

Sunny, summer day comes to an end

Sun setting behind lake’s dozing shore

Waiting for tomorrow’s best friends

brown wooden boat on dock during sunset

Photo by Maximilian Münzl on Pexels.com

Originally published May, 2020.

From My Journal (5/6)

agriculture countryside daylight farm

Photo by Kerry on Pexels.com

From Big Sky Buckeye

Many of life’s riches are found in people instead of things.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated May 6)

S. Kelley Harrell Quotes

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

We don’t heal in isolation, but in community.

You don’t find light by avoiding the darkness.

S. Kelley Harrell is an American author with many books to her credit.  Her home is found in North Carolina.

From My Journal (5/5)

agriculture countryside daylight farm

Photo by Kerry on Pexels.com

From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s Word clearly uses His active voice, which encourages our faithfulness with thoughts and actions which bring praise to His glory.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated May 5)

A. W. Pink Quote

Photo by Eduardo Braga on Pexels.com

True liberty is not the power to live as we please, but to live as we ought.

From Galatians 2:20:  “It is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me.  And the life I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer.  Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers.  This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.

From My Journal (5/4)

agriculture countryside daylight farm

Photo by Kerry on Pexels.com

From Big Sky Buckeye

When we share witness of our own adversity, others will see the bright, enduring light of our faith.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated May 4)

Ulysses S. Grant Quotes

Photo by Julia Larson on Pexels.com

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.  I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours.

Hold fast to the Bible.  To the influence of this Book we are indebted.

Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) was the 18th President of the United States.

From My Journal (5/3)

agriculture countryside daylight farm

Photo by Kerry on Pexels.com

From Big Sky Buckeye

Our relationship with our Heavenly Father reminds us that we will always have a safe refuge within His love and grace.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated May 3)

Robert Fulghum Quote

Photo by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com

What’s necessary to live a meaningful life–that isn’t all that complicated.  Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, but there in the sandpile at Sunday School.

From Proverbs 5:5-6:  “Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget nor turn away from the words of My mouth.  Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.”

Robert Fulghum (born 1937) is an American author.

Words Matter

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Wisdom always teaching

Every day, words matter

Sharing encouragement

Negative now scatters

 

Gentleness in spirit

Words of inspiration

Sending intended grace

Fragrance of carnations

 

Pleasant conversation

Cooler than grill’s briquettes

Reflecting heart’s sweetness

Love guiding words’ mindset

 

Strangers greeted as friends

Careful with choice of words

Sharing joy with others

Kindness stirred, always heard

 

Words echo character

Softness cradles each thought

Thinking before saying

Always, as mother taught

 

Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels.com