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Friday, June 2, 2017

My Sentiments Exactly




from Prayers from the Ark by Rumer Godden

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  1. Buffy SilvermanJune 2, 2017 at 6:06 PM

    Love how this poem slows the reader down to a plod--lovely!

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  2. Linda MitchellJune 2, 2017 at 6:11 PM

    There is a reason the Chinese named Ox as one of their zodiac animals. They are special creatures. I love this Ox. This Ox has his/her priorities straight. Perhaps a messy kitchen or dog hair to vacuum up from the carpet. But, this Ox knows that time for each activity is a blessing from God.

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  3. Linda BJune 2, 2017 at 6:50 PM

    The book is new to me and I think I would like it. Doraine. Simple words can mean different things to the reader. A plaintive voice calls out, and who will listen?

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  4. Brenda at FriendlyFairyTalesJune 2, 2017 at 10:27 PM

    How appropriate that the ox has a quiet steady voice. Phlegmatic, with secret thoughts. Love it.

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  5. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesJune 3, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    "My sentiments exactly" <-- Mine too, Dori. Life these days doesn't lend itself well to time-takers. :(

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  6. Mary LeeJune 3, 2017 at 1:55 PM

    Amen. I need more plodding in my life!

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  7. Mrs. WymanJune 3, 2017 at 4:46 PM

    Time to think sounds heavenly right now amidst end-of-school-year chaos. Thank you for sharing this! -- Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/blog/

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  8. Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.caJune 3, 2017 at 7:58 PM

    Couldn't agree with that ox more!

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  9. KayJune 4, 2017 at 8:03 AM

    Yes! This ox has wise words for me today.

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  10. Carol VarsalonaJune 8, 2017 at 8:19 AM

    Dori, this is a timely piece. Slowing down to savor life is important.
    My daughter's baby has slowed down time because she is still comfortable inside the womb rather than arriving.

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