a girl in fringe, pretty in red
just breathe
no reason
some mistake
no turning back, just go
don’t be glued to what we do
life’s full of ups and downs
just breathe
finding peace
remain as one piece
it’s inside us
key is being free
no pressure
normal to err
(c) ladyleemanila 2016
Freedom by Helen Hunt Jackson
What freeman knoweth freedom? Never he
Whose father’s father through long lives have reigned
O’er kingdoms which mere heritage attained.
Though from his youth to age he roam as free
As winds, he dreams not freedom’s ecstacy.
But he whose birth was in a nation chained
For centuries; where every breath was drained
From breasts of slaves which knew not there could be
Such thing as freedom,–he beholds the light
Burst, dazzling; though the glory blind his sight
He knows the joy. Fools laugh because he reels
And weilds confusedly his infant will;
The wise man watching with a heart that feels
Says: “Cure for freedom’s harms is freedom still.”
What are you thankful for today?
I am thankful for freedom and for all the men and women who fought for our freedom.
How do we remember the men we’ve lost?
How can we tell them they’re still being missed?
That every day, especially on this crisp autumn day
Their memories still linger and they’re not forgotten
That what they’ve done are truly appreciated
Would wearing poppies and lighting candles do?
Lest we forget, lest we forget
Men of valour and courage going to war
Every generation, there are some reasons
Of why men waged wars against each other
We send them there, some still boys and girls
Not knowing whether they’d still come back
The experience they’ve got, we don’t really know
And when they come back, are they still whole?
Our heroes, our loved ones, their sacrifices
Lest we forget, lest we forget
And so we remember them
We appreciate what they’ve done
To our countries and to our freedom
Wars are ugly, wars are unfair and wars are ruthless
But then they are necessary sometimes
Let’s just hope that peace and understanding come
Lest we forget, lest we forget
(c) ladyleemanila 2016
war or peace?
misunderstanding
what expense?
for freedom?
and life’s so complicated
talk instead of fight
(c) ladyleemanila 2016
For: B&P’s Shadorma and Beyond: Bob Dylan – October 22, 2016
I am happy to thank Natalia of Caboosemama Little Pleasures, for nominating me for this challenge. It was a lovely experience. I invite you all to pay attention to Natalia’s blog, which is very interesting and informative.
Today`s Nominee`s with quite unique blogs are:
Rules of the challenge:
1.Three quote for three days.
2.Three nominees each day (no repetition).
3.Thank the person who nominated you.
4.Inform the nominees.
Have a lovely day/week!
It is not enough
to talk of
senseless hatred
irrational violence
or senseless evil
in this world
no matter how hard
it may be
for us to understand
an absurd waste
of human lives
and total failure
we have to take
responsibility ourselves
no more empty promises
we have to see sense
stop the silliness
do something good
let there be peace
(c) ladyleemanila 2016
For: Poetry Prompts Day 18 – OctPoWriMo 2016
Since Thou Hast Given Me This Good Hope, O God
by Robert Louis Stevenson
SINCE thou hast given me this good hope, O God,
That while my footsteps tread the flowery sod
And the great woods embower me, and white dawn
And purple even sweetly lead me on
From day to day, and night to night, O God,
My life shall no wise miss the light of love;
But ever climbing, climb above
Man’s one poor star, man’s supine lands,
Into the azure steadfastness of death,
My life shall no wise lack the light of love,
My hands not lack the loving touch of hands;
But day by day, while yet I draw my breath,
And day by day, unto my last of years,
I shall be one that has a perfect friend.
Her heart shall taste my laughter and my tears,
And her kind eyes shall lead me to the end.
For: Travel theme: Enlightened by Ailsa. Also for: #MySundayPhoto – Glorious Pier, SEASONS -BEAUTIFUL OCTOBER (9-12), Plaster Cloth Mask Making (Sundays In My City)
commune with nature
subtle beauty of the sea
tranquility felt
embraced by the wind
blue sea reflects the sky
magnificent feeling
mountains and forests
pure joy to be part of them
sunrise and sunset
For: Tranquility ~ Pic and a Word Challenge #57 by Patrick Jennings
The oasis of serenity when everything’s at peace. Blue sky with cotton like clouds, calm sea, green grass and trees and the island across my bench. Birds flying and singing above me, ah, this is heaven! The joy of being here, the freedom I feel of love and happiness. This is my favourite place when I want to be alone and commune with nature, when I want to say thanks for all the blessing that I have or when I want to drown my sorrow and pain, leave them here and move on with life. This is where I can find my peace, to remain whole and to be free. I may not be perfect, but this place is pure bliss.
Oasis of peace
Feeling of love and delight
Sitting on the bench
(c) ladyleemanila 2016
For: Heeding Haiku With Chèvrefeuille September 28th 2016 Imagine That Haibun
Who will you make peace with?
Is it wrong to search my soul?
So I know what indeed is my role
When I wonder deep down its meaning
And forgiveness I am begging
When I pushed the cobwebs of lies
And each one has his lows and highs
Is it wrong to find atonement?
When there was a creepy silent?
For all who I’ve offended
Out with the truth blurted
For all who are suffering
And the tension it brings
For all who are in pain
Like being in chains
What’s clear is I want peace
All misgivings to decrease
Reflections on Life through poetry, essays and photos
Creative Exploration in Words and Pictures
All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain!
Roaming, at home and abroad
Reflections on places traveled and photos taken.
Enjoy every moment of LIFE !!
Creative writing, photography, opinions, random thoughts and pretty much whatever I feel like!
The blogging challenge keep you motivated and start the new year on the "write" track!
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