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Don't look for the flaws as you go through life

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 4:12pm — Carol
AS YOU GO THROUGH LIFE

Don't look for the flaws as you go through life;

   And even when you find them,

It is wise and kind to be somewhat blind

   And look for the virtue behind them.

For the cloudiest night has a hint of light

   Somewhere in its shadows hiding;

It is better by far to hunt for a star,

   Than the spots on the sun abiding.

The current of life runs ever away

   To the bosom of God's great ocean.

Don't set your force 'gainst the river's course

   And think to alter its motion.

Don't waste a curse on the universe--

   Remember it lived before you.

Don't butt at the storm with your puny form,

   But bend and let it go o'er you.

Little Summer? All-hallown summer?

Thu, 10/11/2011 - 10:48pm — Carol

Been a run of lovely weather here, most unexpected.  A cold night Monday night - down to 2.5C, but much warmer since so no need for any heating yet, and, astonishingly, the allotment is keeping going. 

Went day before yesterday and picked another courgette - with more flowers coming! The beetroot continue to do well, along with the carrots and onions. Think the beans have really had it now - though the French beans are trying to flower.

Went to the beach with Astra yesterday and had a brilliant time.

There was an item in the paper about "All-hallown summer" which was very interesting

Have you heard of a blackthorn winter, or an All-hallown summer? The English language has a rich vocabulary, concerning weather. We excel with descriptive words.

Catachresis

Thu, 05/05/2011 - 11:09am — Carol

The misuse or strained use of words, as in a mixed metaphor, occurring either in error or for rhetorical effect

 


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