Annette J. Dunlea's Blog, page 61

Frost at Midnight By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The Frost performs its secret ministry, Unhelped by any wind. The owlet’s cry Came loud—and hark, again! loud as before. The inmates of my cottage, all at rest, Have left me to that solitude, which suits Abstruser musings: save that … Continue reading →

How Doth the Little Crocodile By Lewis Carroll

How doth the little crocodile Improve his shining tail, And pour the waters of the Nile On every golden scale! How cheerfully he seems to grin How neatly spreads his claws, And welcomes little fishes in, With gently smiling jaws! … Continue reading →

From time to time By Matsuo Basho

From time to time The clouds give rest To the moon-beholders Tagged: From time to time, Matsuo Basho, poem, poetry

In the twilight rain By Matsuo Basho

In the twilight rain these brilliant-hued hibiscus . . . A lovely sunset Tagged: In the twilight rain, Matsuo Basho, poem, poetry

Keep Reading!!

Reading won’t solve your problems. But then again, neither will housework!! “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss If one reads enough books … Continue reading →

My Life, My Journey! Don’t Judge!

If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Until you’ve lived my life, walked my path, suffered my pain and seen what I’ve seen, I could care less about your judgements. Always when judging Who people are, Remember to footnote … Continue reading →

King Canute By William Makepeace Thackeray

KING CANUTE was weary hearted; he had reigned for years a score, Battling, struggling, pushing, fighting, killing much and robbing more; And he thought upon his actions, walking by the wild sea-shore. ‘Twixt the Chancellor and Bishop walked the King … Continue reading →

The Garden Plot By Jonathan Swift

When Naboth’s vineyard look’d so fine, The king cried out, ‘Would this were mine!’ And yet no reason could prevail To bring the owner to a sale. Jezebel saw, with haughty pride, How Ahab grieved to be denied; And thus … Continue reading →

Open-Minded

Open minded people do not feel the need to impose their beliefs onto others.They just accept all of life’s perspectives and realities, doing their own thing in peace. Tagged: ., open minded people, quote

Once you realize what you were asleep to, the change happens on its own.

You can’t change what you don’t acknowledge! Tagged: Bryon Katie, can't change what you don't acknowledge, quote