Believing is so hard . . .
Believing is so hard
When darkness covers us
We pray, we sigh, we cry,
But silence fills the soul
And the weary, clinging heart
Just wants to let go . . .
Then amidst the dying leaves
When Autumn dries up hope
A lonely little flower
blossoms on the barest branch . . .
A tiny smile from Heaven,
A whisper of encouragement,
Welcome refreshment on the dusty road . . .
And so we carry on . . .
And so we carry on . . .
(I took this photo of a red leaf plum blossom this afternoon in early November. This tree just does not bloom at this time of year, yet there it was, a single little flower on a bare branch amidst dying leaves. I really needed this little boost for my faith just about now when hope about certain things is waning and I’ve been trudging along pretty lamely. I post this in thanksgiving to the good Lord who I believe supplied this little “miracle” to revitalize my drooping spirits. I hope it refreshes someone else who is tempted to stop believing, to give up hope.)
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Christopher E...
a beautiful poem and beautiful picture, love the detail on that flower, awesome work bonnie
Bootiewootsy
Stunning image, Bonnie with wonderful workds to live by….
Maria Dryfhout
It takes the last bloom of the season to boost your waning spirits… God put it there… just for you!
...and we so we all carry on.
Carolyn Staut
sigh…............Bonnie, your work is such an inspiration in itself but your sharing of these words of hope and delight in the face of life’s dissappointments and worries, will be a blessing for all. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents and inspirational words of hope.
Kathy Reid
Very beautiful…. so inspirational, lovely work Bonnie!
Krys Bailey
Absolutely stunnin words and image, Bonnie!!! Beautifully done! Totally uplifting! ;o) x
Joan A Hamilton
Beautiful Bonnie! Inspiring and comforting words for us all, because who among us never needs such a lift. Thanks for sharing this!
Tizme
such an awesome poem .. and beautiful flower to go with it.
Delores Knowles
Lovely and inspirational. Wonderful perspective on the flower.
jeffrae
Beautiful words and photo…the words struck a note for me, thank you.
Marjorie Wallace
The image and the word are an inspiration. Beautifully done and it rises to the top of my list!
Kay Kempton Raade
Beautiful sing, Bonnie. Carry on bravely. I used to say that to the students as they left class.
Troy W. Smith
Beautiful Bonnie, beautiful image and such awesome words. I have seen a few trees blooming in November this year, this unseasonably warm weather has a few things confused.
Lisa G. Putman
AMAZINGLy beautiful shot, great deatail, light and shadow. I love the poem. This is so true, a great reflection. I was in the woods, excited about the color that was all around, but feeling so sad at the same time about all the dried up crinkled leaves lying crushed beneath my feet. Everytime I saw a tiny wildflower or colorful mushroom, I couldn’t help but crack a smile.