Here I find myself in mid April.
The days continue to race past.
I reach to grasp a moment,
and feel it slide away
leaving only the scent
of a once presence.
Time is fragile.
It passes us without a blink.
Sometimes...
we are fortunate to witness a miracle,
given a second chance.
Touch,
inhale,
and savor the taste
of every moment.
And have no regrets.
Have a wonderful week.
Thanks for your lovely thoughts. I hope I can live a week with no regrets as well.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful week too!
Similar to what my garden is sharing with us right now - the delicate blooms of Spring...............a miracle every year!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Bonnie and beautiful words - April is speeding by far to fast but enjoy this week and all it brings.
Hugs - Mary
Absolutely beautuful . . . I loved this . . . so happy I have met you . . .
ReplyDeleteLynne, Thank you so much! I am equally blessed to have met you. Bonnie
DeleteTime is fragile, Bonnie. Moments do fly by before we can capture a memory. You are a rare gentle soul to remind us to take a good moment with no regrets.
ReplyDelete“I don't know why it is we are in such a hurry to get up when we fall down. You might think we would lie there and rest for a while.” ~Max Eastman
Another suggestion for your summer reading list (if you have not already read it) is: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
Lynn, Thank you for your kind comment. I am going to save the quotation, I love it! I am always adding to my summer list. I have not read The Lace Reader. I remember when it first came out. Thanks again. Bonnie
DeleteBeautiful, sentiments I would have said myself! Cheers~
ReplyDeleteThat was so beautiful. I lost seven days last week, but feel better now. Time goes by so quickly especially as we age, and I hate to miss out on anything.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful soul, Bonnie, and I am so glad to have gotten to know you through this wonderful world of Blogger.
Arleen, I was beginning to worry about you. I am glad you are feeling better. You are always so kind. I have enjoyed getting to know you as well. Bonnie
DeleteWise words Bonnie. I feel like I have been given a second chance with my move to the coast. I do and will savor it.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I am happy your move has been successful. Thank you for your kind words. Bonnie
DeleteSounds like some very good advice! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteI feel so blessed that you posted this today. My father had a very risky surgery this morning but came through it better than we had hoped. It was truly a miracle and this post really lifted my spirits. Time is such a precious gift ... too precious to have any regrets.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Thank you for the lovely reminder of how precious life is.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
Bonnie this is so beautiful...it makes me want to slow down and savor each day and like you have no regrets. God bless you. Also thanks so much for stopping by and visiting me. Hugs Debbie
ReplyDeleteHello there dear Bonnie,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections on the most delicate but most ESSENTIAL moments of existence. And to have no regrets, but rather gratitude for just having breath and life. Thank you so very much for commenting today, and I love to attempt to say what maybe others want to, but are not able. Thus the challenge of writing. Anita
Hi Bonnie, I was out looking at blogs that some of my followers followed, when I found your lovely blog. We have many mutual followers so I think that we were destined to cross paths at some point. Your blog is a breath of fresh air and I love your photography. I am a retired activity director of an assisted living building. I enjoy fixing up my home, and anything artsy. I also love to cook, garden, play guitar, sing and just plain enjoy life. I have been married to my sweetheart for 37 years, I'm a mother and grandma.
ReplyDeleteI would like to take this opportunity to invite you over to follow me back.
I have met the nicest people in blog-land :)
And I would love to get to know you better through blogging:)
Your newest blogging sister, Connie :)
Hello Bonnie, I was delighted to get a visit from you. Thank you for the lovely comment, and do come again. I wish that I could have had a basket of cookies and a pot tea waiting; we could have become better acquainted. Do have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteConnie :)
Bonnie, how beautiful! You are so right time does tend to slip away, sadly it is the one ing w can never get back. Thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteI have not forgotten you, I have a busy week but I will be emailing you for your address.
Thanks for visiting! Elizabeth
Elizabeth, you are too kind. Please don't have any worries. Bonnie
DeleteHello Bonnie, I wanted to tell you that my photo did not do justice to the work of Maria Merian. If you can locate a copy of her books you will see what I mean, the work is extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful weekend, Elizabeth
A beautiful entry bonnie, the perfect reminder for all of us!,
ReplyDeleteSoft, pretty purples!! Life is so precious, I try to live every day as if it were my last!! Spring is finally here and I don't want to miss a thing!!
Yes, those blooming miracles pass all too quickly, as do the moments in our lives, therefore we must savor each one and ATTEMPT to live without regret ( that is the difficult part). Lovely writing today Bonnie.
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