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changing seasons, Diana Schwenk, Diana's Enormous Book of Quotes, growing up, laughter, Life's like that, living in the moment, poetry, Spring
The other day I saw the following poem posted by my friend Ellen on Facebook. I knew immediately
that I would have to share it
here
with you.
Enjoy.
Spring
To what purpose, April, do you return again?
Beauty is not enough
You can no longer quiet me with the redness of little leaves opening stickily.
I know what I know.
The sun is hot on my neck as I observe the spikes of the crocus.
The smell of the earth is good.
It is apparent that there is no death.
But what does that signify?
Not only under ground are the brains of men eaten by maggots.
Life in itself is nothing, an empty cup, a flight of uncarpeted stairs.
It is not enough that yearly, down this hill, April comes like an idiot, babbling and strewing flowers.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Minuscule Moments said:
Diana its brilliant thanks for sharing.
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Kath – thanks for stopping By! ♡
Diana xo
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Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
Life in this world is but a proving ground. We can prove we are of this world alone, or simply in it and destined for more.
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
Or already in the “more” while here, I think, Alan. ❤
Diana xo
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Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
More or less, Diana. Archbishop Fulton Sheen said: by our choices we are already in Heaven or Hell.
-Alan
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sedge808 said:
‘The sun is hot on my neck as I observe the spikes of the crocus.’
How I love the crocus ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
How I love any indicator of Spring! ♡
Diana xo
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Ann Koplow said:
Love the babbling.
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dianasschwenk said:
Me too Ann! ♡
Diana xo
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Louise Gallagher said:
Not to mention strewing snow! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
I missed it Louise, but had to experience cold, wet snow in Rosalind, Alberta where I was visiting my daughter and her boyfriend for Easter ♡
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Such truth! Love it 💚💕
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dianasschwenk said:
I know, right?! ❤
Diana xo
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David Kanigan said:
Love!
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dianasschwenk said:
Me too David! ❤
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
Thank you for sharing this
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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cyclingrandma said:
Perfect timing! I’m visiting the ESVM home in NY State and an exhibit of her works later in May. Will report!
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dianasschwenk said:
That’s awesome, can’t wait to hear about it Lisa! ♡
DIANA XO
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