When I rise up
let me rise up joyful
like a bird
When I fall
let me fall without regret
like a leaf.
~ Wendell Berry, “Prayers and Sayings of the Mad Farmer” from The Mad Farmer Poems
Notes:
- Poem: Thank you Beth @ Alive on All Channels
- GIF from Head Like An Orange of Rufous Hornero / Red OvenBird, the National Bird of Argentina
- Related Posts: Wendell Berry
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Amen…have an awesome rise today, Dave…
Thanks Mimi. You too!
and sometimes….’when i wake, let me drag out the process of opening my eyes and really moving, like a sloth.’
Laughing. Exactly
Such a gift to have Wendell’s words in this world. 🙏🏻
Isn’t he though!
Yes.
Beautiful– wishing you an awesome start to your week, DK!
Thanks Lori. You too…
you know wht. yeah. just like this. simple and there.
rise like a bird fall like a leaf
That’s it. So easy!
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jinxx🔸xoxo
Thanks for sharing…
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I am falling with regret….
Gently, though, softly.
let us hope so…
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Thanks for sharing my posts Karen. Glad you enjoyed them.
Yes! Let it be like that. <3
Diana xo
Beautiful start to the week. I love waking up to the choir of birdsongs outside my window each morning.
Yes. Nothing like songbird Orchestra in am.
One of my favourite authors 🙂
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A sweet reminder and lovely aspiration…