While on an ocean voyage vacation an elderly couple was approached by a Reporter who
asked if they would grant an interview which they graciously did. He asked them to relate
in their own words what a long life had taught and meant to them.
We have been blessed and privileged to have experienced the wonders of life learning that
the “tree of life” is nourished by love. Knowing this we were able to grow and forgive and
in doing so we left no one out of our lives.
Having respect for others brought respect and what matters in life are family and friends
therefore we must have concern when life brings tragedy here an around the world for we
must show concern for all God’s people who are rejected for all are entitled to be treated
with dignity and respect for life is fragile.
We at this very moment feel the rolling sea and hear the sound of the mighty waves as they
crash against this vessel tossing it about like a cork. This is somewhat like life’s journey.
When we came aboard we had faith in this mighty ship and the Captain who will lead us
through turbulent waters to the calm and beautiful inlet of the bay and then to the safety
of the harbor.
Even with our faith in this beautiful ship an in our Captain we are still not certain how
our trip will end.
However over life’s voyage filled with sorrow and grief we acknowledge by faith the
undying love of the ” Greatest Captain” who gives guidance and solace over troubled
waters which he then fills with love and forgiveness, thus our voyage will last forever on a
sea of tranquility with Him.
” Have we answered your request adequately ?” The Reporter did not reply but shook
the Gentleman’s hand then leaning over gave the little lady a kiss on the cheek then
he thanked them. ” You are certainly welcome”, they replied. Then looking into their
loving eyes the Reporter said, “you have changed my life forever”.
As they walked away the Reporter never took his eyes off the couple, holding hands they
walked slowly through the fog as the last beams of sunlight revealed a soft embrace.
I saw a petal from a Rose fall
in a sparkling creek tho in ran
and babbled to the petal
it could not speak.
The petal twirled and spun then
went the way it pleased yet
stayed the course by the
nudging of the breeze.
While Sunbeams glistened on the creek
they danced their way down deep
as the petal spun through closed
white lilies which seemed so fast asleep.
It crossed my mind as time went
by, this petal from a Rose how
it worried not from whence it
came but only where it finally goes.
Epilogue
The Rose is God
The petal is us The creek the path
of life. The breeze our prayers .The
Sunbeam is Jesus. The lilies ,our
deceased .Thus the petal ends
in heaven with all. Amen
😀 loved it.
Me too! 😀
Too close to home.
I heard that, lol! Especially the ones about vision 😦 Blessings, Terri
love this
Thanks Betty! 🙂 Blessings…
Good one in the morning.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I like the “10”
LOL! Me too!!!! Mom is a nut and so, obviously, are her friends who send her these e-mails – bless their pea-pickin’ hearts…
senior humour is good for laughter,heart and soul and i am glad to be one and to have other good natured seniors to share with Sandra
Amen to that!! We lose our sense of humor and what do we have left? Thanks for the comment and visit :)!! Blessings, Terri
Hahaha ! Thanks for sharing ! 😀
Thanks Sanah! It was pretty funny, wasn’t it! My mom is a nut 🙂 Blessings, Terri
Believe it or not, my granny is going to love this post. She’s got a quirky sense of humour. 😛
The Golden Years
While on an ocean voyage vacation an elderly couple was approached by a Reporter who
asked if they would grant an interview which they graciously did. He asked them to relate
in their own words what a long life had taught and meant to them.
We have been blessed and privileged to have experienced the wonders of life learning that
the “tree of life” is nourished by love. Knowing this we were able to grow and forgive and
in doing so we left no one out of our lives.
Having respect for others brought respect and what matters in life are family and friends
therefore we must have concern when life brings tragedy here an around the world for we
must show concern for all God’s people who are rejected for all are entitled to be treated
with dignity and respect for life is fragile.
We at this very moment feel the rolling sea and hear the sound of the mighty waves as they
crash against this vessel tossing it about like a cork. This is somewhat like life’s journey.
When we came aboard we had faith in this mighty ship and the Captain who will lead us
through turbulent waters to the calm and beautiful inlet of the bay and then to the safety
of the harbor.
Even with our faith in this beautiful ship an in our Captain we are still not certain how
our trip will end.
However over life’s voyage filled with sorrow and grief we acknowledge by faith the
undying love of the ” Greatest Captain” who gives guidance and solace over troubled
waters which he then fills with love and forgiveness, thus our voyage will last forever on a
sea of tranquility with Him.
” Have we answered your request adequately ?” The Reporter did not reply but shook
the Gentleman’s hand then leaning over gave the little lady a kiss on the cheek then
he thanked them. ” You are certainly welcome”, they replied. Then looking into their
loving eyes the Reporter said, “you have changed my life forever”.
As they walked away the Reporter never took his eyes off the couple, holding hands they
walked slowly through the fog as the last beams of sunlight revealed a soft embrace.
(c) By Marion Marshall Guttmann
My site: http://www.poetrypoem.com/poetry3878
Marion, thank you for that lovely story! I truly enjoyed it and I will be over to visit you soon 🙂 Blessings, Terri
Petal From A Rose
I saw a petal from a Rose fall
in a sparkling creek tho in ran
and babbled to the petal
it could not speak.
The petal twirled and spun then
went the way it pleased yet
stayed the course by the
nudging of the breeze.
While Sunbeams glistened on the creek
they danced their way down deep
as the petal spun through closed
white lilies which seemed so fast asleep.
It crossed my mind as time went
by, this petal from a Rose how
it worried not from whence it
came but only where it finally goes.
Epilogue
The Rose is God
The petal is us The creek the path
of life. The breeze our prayers .The
Sunbeam is Jesus. The lilies ,our
deceased .Thus the petal ends
in heaven with all. Amen
© By Marion Marshall Guttmann
mariongttmnn@gmail.com
Site: http://www.poetrypoem.com/poetry3878
How lovely, Marion!! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I shall be over to see you soon. Blessings, Terri