Skywatch Friday: Ordinary Times


When I rise, 
Let me rise. 
Like a bird, 
Joyfully. 
And when I fall, 
Let me fall. Like a leaf, 
Gracefully, without regrets. 
(Thich Nhat Hanh)

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34 Comments

  1. Yes! Falling gracefully would be wonderful!! Rather than a face plant!! Ouch!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  2. A dramatic photo, and a great choice of words.

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  3. romantic view, Sandy
    have a great weekend

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  4. Gorgeous skies and such wise words! I think I'd better put these where I can see them -- frequently! Hope you have a wonderful day, Sandy! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  5. extraordinary and then some , Sandy.

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  6. quite serene
    and the poem is so lovely

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  7. i called it a poem, but it is more like a prayer, so lovely either way.

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  8. Lovely sky and poem.

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  9. Anonymous3:57 PM

    What a lovely quote to go with this great sky

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  10. Your photo is indeed full of grace. Thanks for the reminder.
    Enjoy your weekend, Sandy!

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  11. This is very dramatic with the poem. Leaves one wondering.

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  12. What a beautiful sky an I love the poem

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  13. Perfect words for the photo.

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  14. What I can say this sky is shy ^_^

    SWF

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  15. Just perfect Sandy.

    Hope to see you with your Thats Silly Header next week my friend.lol.

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  16. This is stunning in its beautifulsimplicity. I love the thin streak of brilliant light between the shades of gray above and below. Wonderful shot!

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  17. Eerily beautiful--I love the quote-such a good thought put into such lovely words. Have a nice weekend, Sandy. Mickie :)

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  18. a beautiful peaceful sky & a nice quote I hope too remember when I'm 'falling'.

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  19. Yes, a graceful fall! That will be indeed a blessing!

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  20. how lovely, Sandy. thanks



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  21. could not be a more perfect combination of image and words Sandy. May it be so.

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  22. A truly lovely image. Well done.

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  23. Yes, I agree with all the comments. Thank you for enriching my day Sandy.

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  24. Wonderful and mysterious image with perfect words.

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  25. i love the grace and meaning of the poem, gives so much meaning to the image of the breaking dawn

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  26. How wonderful!
    Enjoy your weekend dear one.
    xo

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  27. Your new style of blog and photos reflect a dramatic change in your life since we blogged. Maybe it is me but I liked the new englander better. You seemed more oopenthen.I am not a critic but a friend that misses you. Of cource your poems are alwas good Maybe it is because my sight is dimming But I have a repreave The V.A. will operate on my eyes to recover some sight. Then I wiil be a better observer. Maybe a better speller as well.

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  28. I very much like the Thich Nhat Hanh quote. Maybe I should take a book off my bookshelf and read more of his wisdom tonight. :)

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  29. So very gracious! Serene....

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  30. Lovely poem -- makes a great companion to the photo.
    Mad Kane

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  31. if im not mistaken he's vietnamese. a really nice thought.

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