Monday Memories: Wild Violet

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She returns annually to announce the arrival of spring

Heart-shaped flowers will bring vivid beauty that sings

 

She loves the cool and damp spring air

Shaded from the sunlight brings no cares

 

She possesses a cute and dainty look

Green fields invite a walk along a brook

 

She adores the color purple, dark is best

Sadly, others see her beauty as a pest

 

She loves to pause in gardens for relaxation

Butterflies seek her as a beautiful attraction

 

She experienced vigorous growth in her younger days

Ancient Greeks consider her a symbol of love that stays

 

She meanders now as a traveler seeking only fun

Looking out at a calm creek called Wild Violet Run

 

There really is a small stream called Wild Violet Run near Pickerington, Ohio in Violet Township, which is located in northwestern Fairfield County.

Originally published February, 2019.

From My Journal (7/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The spring season offers renewal and hope as God’s creation transitions into another season, just as our own lives do the same.

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 July 24)

Anais Nin Quotes

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Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.

You cannot save people.  You can only love them.

Anais Nin (1903-1977) was a French-born American writer of novels and short stories.  Much of her published works came from her diaries.

From My Journal (7/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s magnificent creation sustains us with every morning’s sunrise while another sunset brings us His rest.

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(Updated July 23)

From My Journal (7/22)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we take time to appreciate the works of nature, we will definitely see so much more.

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 July 22)

From My Journal (7/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We can never fully fathom God’s love until we see the Cross.

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(Updated July 21)

Life’s Open Book

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Fragile, yet unbroken

Remaining soft-spoken

 

Perplexed, yet answers found

Feeling free, homeward bound

 

Deadlocked, yet finding key

Moving on, let it be

 

Homeless, yet seeing light

Making nightly campsite

 

Troubled, yet finding peace

Forging life’s brand new lease

 

Hidden, yet discovered

Finding future covered

 

Misplaced, yet always found

Sleeping on softest ground

 

Wounded, yet walking free

Earning final degree

 

Useless, yet finding worth

Flying high above earth

 

Hungry, yet always fed

Tasting life’s daily bread

 

Shortchanged, yet now fulfilled

Making steps, always thrilled

 

Forgotten, yet now loved

Sharing days with beloved

 

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From My Journal (7/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Perseverance will crack open a closed door.

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(Updated July 20)

Euripides Quotes

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Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.

One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.

Euripides was one the leading ancient tragedians from classical Greek culture in Athens.

From My Journal (7/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The Holy Spirit brings us answers, sometimes in advance of any questions life brings.

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(Updated July 19)